Nutcracker

Isabel auditioned for the Nutcracker again this year with Utah Regional Ballet, and was selected to be a party girl again.  She was thrilled!

Last year she wore this cute green dress as a party girl.

Isabel with her friend Faith

This year she wore this beautiful blue dress. 

I wanted to make a big fuss over her, so before her first performance, I made her an appointment and took her to the mall and she got her makeup done at the MAC counter at Nordstroms.  They all thought she was adorable and they made a huge fuss over her.  Plus I didn't have to do her makeup.  Win win!

I finally figured out how to do the ringlets this year.  Hooray!  It has only taken me 2 years, but I think I've finally figured out how to make it work with her thin, fine hair.

All of the grandmas and grandpas, her brothers, and her friends came to support her.  It meant so much to her.

Nana, Isabel, and Mom (Popeye was also there)

Isabel with her Grandma Marcia and Grandpa Ed

Isabel with Mom and Dad

Isabel with her brother Joey

Isabel has decided that ballet is "her thing".  She quit all of her jazz, tap, hip hop, and tumbling, and hasn't looked back.  It's really fun to see her find the thing that she really loves.  She tells me all the time about how happy ballet makes her feel inside.

She hums Nutcracker tunes and does her dance all of the time around the house.  I'm kind of a little sad to see Nutcracker season end.  It was a lot of fun, and she did such a great job!  I sure love my little cutie pie!