This past weekend Anna Grace had an amazing opportunity to dance with
Ballet Magnificat! in their production of the Snow Queen. She loved every second of her time on stage, practice and being around the professional dancers. She was a "woodland girl." And after seeing the show three times and watching the three boys enjoy it once I have to say if you ever have an opportunity to see Ballet Magnificant's Snow Queen it will be well worth your time.
And a very special thanks to all of the family and friends who came to watch it with us and support her. We loved being with you and it certainly made for an extra-special weekend for all. I wish we had thought through it but they took the costume before she was able to leave back stage on Sunday so we missed half of the picture opportunities because we did not think to gather everyone beforehand on Sunday.
And the real shock of the weekend...Anna Grace announced on Sunday after the final performance that she no longer wants to be a chef and own a restaurant when she grows up (her only dream since she was 4). She now wants to grow up and be a professional dancer for Ballet Magnificat! She says it will be easier "than making the sign, building the building, planning the menu and cooking all of the food for a restaurant." That is if she doesn't change her mind again - her words not mine.
More Snow Queen memories from the weekend
I don't believe I mentioned above that she enjoyed the hair and make-up portions of the weekend. If I did I lied because she was not a fan. However by Sunday I realized that if she did not look at the mirror she did not make such faces and squeal as much. She also promised me that when the "colorful angels" (I don't know their real names; that is what she called them) finished her make-up she was well behaved, pleasant and gracious. Huh, I wonder what that was like?
After Saturday Evening's Show
Before Sunday's Matinee
Don't let the boys fool you. You can see Caleb and Hudson enjoying it. Dean was in Big Daddy's lap at the other end so you can't see him but they were captivated from the beginning. Hudson did take a brief nap in the 2nd half but he was up for the end. They did not want to miss the "bad guys."
One final picture to complete the experience for Anna Grace
Anna Grace and the Snow Queen (Kathy Thibodeaux) herself
It must be hard carrying such a load and being such a star!
(I love how Dean is patiently waiting for her in the background.)
