Nutcracker Photo Overload!!

You will have to forgive me for the amount of photos in this post. 

 This is what happens when two of the things that I love the most come together.

  (Photography and Dance)

I get the parental lump of pride in my throat every time I watch my little girls perform.

  It brings back all of the fondest memories of my childhood. 

 I loved every part of it.

  I am so glad that the girls seem to love it as much as I did. 

We had a lot more people try out for the Nutcracker at the studio this year.  Because of this, Audrey only had one part.  She was a Soldier.  She was a little disappointed that she didn't get to be "girlie" this year but she played the part well!

Rachel was a Party Girl.  She absolutely loved the hair piece and wanted to wear it to school and church!

She was also a Party Boy.  She was not as excited to have her picture taken in this costume. 

I thought that these last two looked cute in black and white.

Before you start to ask why there are so many more pictures of Rachel than there are of Audrey it is because Audrey was a little distracted by her special visitor!

Her best friend Makayla Logsdon came all the way from Dallas to surprise Audrey.

It really meant a lot to have Chauntel and Makayla there to watch the girls.

A little backstage . . . 

And finally, the proud parents with their little beauties.