Our Little Rosebuds

Katie and Ella have been taking ballet with Ms Lisa and they had their first 'real' recital recently -- with REAL costumes and it was on a REAL stage. They were the "Rosebuds" and they were absolutely ADORABLE! They were so excited -- in part because they got to wear their hair in a bun and put on make-up! And, not a hint of stage fright! They both had their gwagies (their special blankets) and Katie had Puppy backstage so they wouldn't be scared. But, I don't think they needed them at all! We were so proud of them!

The girls waiting in line to get their hair done (Ella on the left/Katie on the right).
All the little Rosebuds lined up and ready to go...

A close-up of MY rosebuds.... Katie on the left and Ella on the right.

We noticed that Katie did the entire performance with her lips held tightly together. Afterwards I asked her if she liked having make-up on and she said, "Yes. And, I held my lips like this (above) so my lipstick wouldn't come off!"

Another shot of the girls waiting for their curtain call.

Katie and some of her fellow Rosebuds after the big performance -- she was so excited!

Ella after the performance looking very proud of herself!

Katie with her flowers... I believe that is her 'princess' smile.

Ella with her flowers.