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6/5/16

Mama Says Knock You OUT! - #Music

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We just finished my daughter's dance revue.
It was quite the performance.
It's a yearly thing and it's a big to-do.

I love dancing and love that she loves to dance, but I think she prefers to dance without the big production.

Anyway, one of the performances was like a tribute to Muhammad Ali.
It was fun.



I remember when they wanted to costumes put together and I went to research with my daughter, how he'd dress before coming into the boxing ring.


Today I have to tell her that he has died.

But he lived a full life.

JamericanSpice


I will have to let the kids read more about this man.

JamericanSpice

I remember how I used to watch boxing as a child. I would definitely love to see one of his matches right now.




I hope I get to live a long and full life, but don't we all.
We can only trust God with our time and live wisely.


JamericanSpice

This is them dancing during rehearsals.
Performance night was much more powerful!

Dance Performance Video



R.I.P Muhammad


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69 comments :

  1. stevebethereJune 6, 2016 at 2:42 AM

    What a nice tribute to him loved the photos and video :-)

    Have a tanfastic week Colette :-)

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  2. mail4roseyJune 6, 2016 at 4:24 AM

    It's fun that they did a boxing theme. Very sad about the great boxer passing. :(

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  3. ~ NoelleJune 6, 2016 at 8:18 AM

    Now that is fun they did a boxing theme. Love her robe, she can keep it forever along with the memories!!!

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  4. Patrick wesemanJune 6, 2016 at 10:04 AM

    Very nice tribute.

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  5. Stacy UncorkedJune 6, 2016 at 10:26 AM

    Awwww! Love the tribute - so cool they did the boxing theme for their recital. Here's hoping we both live a long, full life! Enjoy your week, Callie!

    Drunk On A Plane, Yeah? No – how about a Pontoon instead?

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    1. Colette SJune 9, 2016 at 1:22 PM

      Just the time eh.
      Thank you Stacy. Here's to life.

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  6. Joyce LanskyJune 6, 2016 at 12:58 PM

    This post is adorable! What a great tribute.

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  7. AnnMarie BrownJune 6, 2016 at 1:19 PM

    What a lovely tribute! Love the quote you used!

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  8. The real lifevideofootage GuyJune 6, 2016 at 1:44 PM

    What a lovely tribute to a great man! It's great children get to know who this man was, and all the good things we did when he was alive.

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    1. Colette SJune 9, 2016 at 1:29 PM

      It is the right time to have them learn more about him.
      Maybe see a fight.

      Thank you!

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  9. Everyday Gizmos ReviewsJune 6, 2016 at 1:50 PM

    So,cool.That was a neat way to remember a great man:-)

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  10. Chloe CrabtreeJune 6, 2016 at 2:09 PM

    What a nice tribute to an amazing man. I think it is interesting that your daughter could do without the big performance, she is obviously very mature and gets joy out of dancing, and doesn't need the reinforcement of an audience! How wonderful.

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    1. Colette SJune 9, 2016 at 1:35 PM

      Thank you Chloe.
      She hates the makeup.
      I like that she prefers to just enjoy dance.

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  11. M.M. HudsonJune 6, 2016 at 5:43 PM

    That is an awesome tribute to the legend!

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  12. Mom Knows BestJune 6, 2016 at 7:43 PM

    I remember imitating Muhammad as a kid. He will be missed.

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  13. Joely SmithJune 6, 2016 at 10:14 PM

    What a GREAT dance the girls did very well choreographed and the costumes are perfection! Your daughter is a real doll! Sad how timely this routine is though.

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    1. Colette SJune 9, 2016 at 1:42 PM

      I know. They did the dance. and then he is gone.

      Thank you Joely.

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  14. Michelle Gwynn JonesJune 6, 2016 at 10:42 PM

    His death is so sad. What an incredible man.

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  15. Chrishelle EbnerJune 7, 2016 at 3:11 AM

    This looked like a beautiful dance! Your daughter is a gorgeous young girl!

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  16. Author TP KeaneJune 7, 2016 at 7:27 AM

    What a lovely tribute to a fantastic man, even if it wasn't intended to be a tribute. Great dance.

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    1. Colette SJune 9, 2016 at 1:50 PM

      Thank you Keane.
      It wasn't really a tribute, but seems to be now right.

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  17. Courtney PiesJune 7, 2016 at 8:34 AM

    This was a great tribute to Ali! Your daughter looks gorgeous!

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  18. Mai C.June 7, 2016 at 9:39 AM

    He is such an inspiration to us all. That's the goal, to be able to live a full life. The performance was awesome! I loved watching the video.

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  19. Lexie LaneJune 7, 2016 at 10:52 AM

    What a great tribute you have. Muhammad Ali is one of the greatest legend.

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  20. Esme SyJune 7, 2016 at 11:33 AM

    What a beautiful tribute to a great man. Ali is such an inspiration. I enjoyed watching the dance.

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  21. Ryan EscatJune 7, 2016 at 12:33 PM

    Your daughter looks pretty and I love the dance! It is nice to know that many people cherished Muhammad Ali's greatness.

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  22. AnonymousJune 7, 2016 at 12:58 PM

    I like the dance tribute, they all looks adorable especially your daughter. Muhammad Ali is the best!

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  23. Enchanting Special EventsJune 7, 2016 at 1:11 PM

    Such a great tribute, your daughter is so cute!

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  24. Gideon Nikos LiquidJune 7, 2016 at 7:30 PM

    That's an awesome tribute to a great hero! I say hero because he was an inspiration even to non-boxers. It wasn't all about the violence, it was how you perceive those punches.

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  25. Delaine MylesJune 7, 2016 at 7:47 PM

    This was so awesome to watch, I smiled through the entire video. She's so cute!

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  26. Echo AJune 7, 2016 at 9:29 PM

    Awww, I love this! What a great tribute!

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  27. Mommy Rockin' In StyleJune 7, 2016 at 9:38 PM

    Ali has been one of the great boxer of all time. Thanks for his contribution to the boxing world.

    Mhaan <3 | Mommy Rockin' In Style Blog

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  28. Life With KathyJune 7, 2016 at 9:38 PM

    This is a wonderful tribute! I thought that your daughter did a wonderful job. Loved the video of them all!

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  29. Debra ClarkJune 7, 2016 at 9:58 PM

    How cool, the boxing theme is super fun and a great tribute! The kids did a super job!

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  30. chrisJune 8, 2016 at 5:49 AM

    What a brilliant video - Love to see the enthusiasm in kids faces.

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  31. Ana FernandezJune 8, 2016 at 11:37 AM

    This is a great tribute! And the quote above is pretty deep!

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  32. MrsTeeJune 8, 2016 at 8:16 PM

    What an amazing way to pay tribute to such an amazing man!

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  33. ConciergeLibrarianJune 9, 2016 at 8:33 AM

    I love to see kids get involved in activities like this that can do double duty....fun and fitness

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    1. Colette SJune 9, 2016 at 2:56 PM

      Thank you.
      I agree.
      I love when kids are part of a team.

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  34. She JohJune 11, 2016 at 11:07 AM

    That is amazing the kids were able to do a tribute dance. I love their robes and how they are dancing with boxing gloves on, how fun!

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  35. Anna NuttallJune 11, 2016 at 1:18 PM

    What a nice tribute <3


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  36. Shannon PetersonJune 13, 2016 at 10:25 PM

    That is so sweet that they did a dance in tribute to him! He was a great boxer, but a great man as well!

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