Saturday, July 25, 2009

I've got the World on a String...

IT'S RECITAL TIME AGAIN!! Today was dress rehearsal for the big day August 1. I figured I'd go ahead and post the pics since I probably won't get great pics at the recital of her close-up and NOT a mess (she gets dropped off at 10am, and has two shows to make it thru). We got there early today to help her sweet friend, Kennedy with her hair and makeup. And I realized that I am no good doing baby fine hair like Kennedy and Mabelle's...well no good in term a a sleek bun. So thank goodnes they had a seasoned dancer there who knows her way around a bottle of hairspray, bobbie pins and buns. She did the girls hair awesome and I, then, applied the recital makeup (red lipstick, pink blush, and a leeeetle eyeshadow). Of course Mabelle's FAVORITE part was the makeup. All the girls were great and adorable and sooooo do not know their routine well enough, but part of a 3-5year old dance class recital is the hilarity that many will NOT know their routine and instead just stand there and look cute---Mabelle is an expert at that!! Enjoy the sneak preview of the recital :)
Cutie Kennedy, she's in a different dance class. They have the WILDEST costume.
Mabelle actually enjoying getting her hair done...CAN YOU BELIEVE THIS?!?!?!

Sitting still and listening...it was amazing!

The full costume...complete with beak-like sequined hat...I think Kennedy's mom got a pic of them together. I did not :(

My pretty ballerina

So excited for her makeup!!

SUPER happy about her makeup.

The bun :)

The class watching the big girls perform.
Is she nervously fidgeting?? Hahahahaha

Without the flash...if you zoom in, the forced smiles are AWE-SOME. Almost cringe-worthy.
with the flash :)
Posing AFTER the professional was done taking his pics.

Mabelle was talking about her Daddy (when asked if she liked boys), and how much she liked him. She was the ONLY girl who said she liked her Daddy...doesn't get any sweeter.

Cuties

Showing off her princess twirl.

Just cute

Lining up for the dance...Mabelle's the leader.

Group hug with her dancing friends.

Posing for her beautiful self.

10 comments:

Mabelle Grace said...

Ok, now I might want a girl! I remember the thrill of being little and having my make up and hair done- but it did hurt a lot less if someone else but mom did it!
-Court

Jenifer said...

O.M.G. How adorable are these pictures??? The costumes are GREAT!!! Mabelle looks SO happy getting her hair and makeup done ( a true girl, LOL) and the group shots are insanely cute. Im so sad Im going to miss the show by 2 days!!! BOOOO.

justheather said...

AWWWWWW!!! Mabs is the sweetest in that little outfit and bun! Brings me back to my ballet days, LOVED it! And Courtney's right it always hurts less when someone besides mom does it! What a princess, oh and how sweet her talking about her daddy!!!!

fleanme said...

so funny! can't wait for saturday! see you then!

Isabel said...

WHAT?! mabelle NOT screaming when getting her hair done? I'm glad you got photographic evidence of that moment!! LOL
And hmmm a little ballerina not posing for professional pictures... that reminds me of a little Minnie Mouse ballerina....
Love Izzy- bell :)
P.S. She does "like to look at herself!" ha ha

Mabelle Grace said...

I LOVE HER DRESS!!!! SHE LOOKS AMAZING!!!! TOTALLY BEAUTIFUL!!!! YAY!!

Logan said...

That purple outfit is beautiful!! I love how much of a little lady she looks in it! But still just a little girl. Did that make sense? lol. Adorable!

eliseschnarr said...

She is so freaking cute! Kennedy's costume is very bright!!

Love all the poses and her sweet comment about her daddy:)

Goms said...

Absolutely adorable!!!! Love the forced smile :-) How cute of her to be so still when her hair is being done?

tracyvanhorne said...

OH.MY.GOD. How cute is that?!? Love it!! hahahaha! :)