my little graduate

ellery graduated from preschool...next is kindergarten.

we were all so proud and happy for her.

she's got the love of Jesus in her heart...too precious.


sister, elle and aunt.

what a cutie pie...a whole wide wonderful world...is waiting for her.

nutcracker baby mice

here's our princess getting ready to go to her

performance for the nashville nutcracker ballet.

this is her backstage waiting "patiently" to get dressed

they have people to help them get in costume.

there are not supposed to be pictures of her

in her costume but i found these in her ballet bag,

probably taken by a backstage mom chaperone.

she is getting her head piece on which "the princess and the pea"

contends is very itchy.

this is after her performance that her dad and i watched.

she was adorable and did a great job being a baby mice.

it is traditional to get your dancer flowers on the night of performance

when you are there to watch them. so a dozen red roses tied up with pink it is.

she also picked a baby lamb from the boutique.

baby grands

how wonderful little life...young life...sweet life...

i have had some lovely visits recently...

...from some of my baby grands.

this little princess was just here visiting from florida.

elle helped me see grace off at the airport.

this is another precious grand...little aiden...

...exploring marmee's angel and bird.

my one year old little boy is grand indeed.