Obsessed

 A touch of makeup for her big day. 

 Grace, Claire, Maggie, Sarah and Liv

 Aside from Leo's outing to the Irish Heritage Center when he was a wee babe, he's never really seen dancers. He loved it. I asked him what was his favorite part "stomping feet" and "gurls" 

Olivia is in the beginner class, and some of the older kids helped them with the jig.  

 Olivia stood right by the stage the entire time, mesmerized by the outfits, the footwork. 

 Olivia with her buddy Pat.

Olivia with Michael Putman. She stopped mid-bite of a cookie, starstruck. 

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Olivia has been doing lessons at Dennehy for a few weeks now. Introduced to the world of dance by her best buddy Maggie, she is entirely smitten with all of it. She wants to dance "forever" and can't wait to learn the hornpipe. On the way home last night I would say she floated on a cloud of glitter and shamrocks. Beaming ear to ear, she requested a no-music car ride to discuss her favorite parts. "I was so nervous when I got on stage, but when I did the first step I was so happy." " I loved getting to say my name in the microphone. I was filled with excitement." And then, my favorite: "Mom, I'm so proud of you. You signed me up, you got me shoes, an outfit, did my hair. Thank you so much."