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Tuesday, June 30, 2009

3 Blind Mice Ballet Recital

This was a big day that we've been all waiting for.  Makayla's ballet recital.  Not just one in her classroom but a big production!  There was so much to prep before this day.  Costume fitting. Make up directions, hair, etc. etc!  All so worth just to see her up there!  Just melts your heart how darling she is!  Our precious little girl!

This was the practice run on the make up the night before since if you know me I'm so not a make up person at all.  I can barely put lipstick on myself let alone eye make up on my 3-year old.  I had mixed feelings about all this but I'm glad I just went with the flow and did it.  It's  just one day right?  And she loved it all.  She's super girly girl!

Very proud bun! Hard to do on silky slippery hair but I got it done.  It's gonna be covered by her little mouse ears anyways.
Isn't she adorable!  Outside at the community center before figuring out where we have to check in for dress rehearsal.  Still can't believe there's dress rehearsal and then a 2 hour wait before the big performance.  Too long for little one's to wait if you ask me.

Here they are all ready with Miss. Kim their instructor for the class.  Her other mouse friend is Mia.  They've become little  buddies.  Too cute!

Mia & Makayla again.  Boy, Mak's a shorty girl compared to her friend.

Backstage ready for our 1st dress rehearsal run.  They lined up so nicely!  Very proud of them.
Beautiful practice run girls!  Take a bow!  Bravo!
Shakin' her thing!  She was so cute I can't even describe it!
3 blind mice, she how they run!  I'm pretty sure Makayla was one of the smallest and youngest in the group. 
She did great!  Flowers and all from the family after her performance.  Just like the real professional deal!  We're so proud of her!  She was great with her whole routine!
Proud Auntie & Uncle came to cheer her on and take great action shots since I was back stage.  Thanks Som!  You're the best!
The proud Ngoai's and little sis Mylee.  Mylee I heard really enjoyed the whole show and music and was boppin' up and down.  
The other set of proud Grandparents, Stan & Jennie!

And of course Mommy & Daddy & sis are so proud of you!  Thank you everyone for coming and supporting Makayla.  She felt very special which she is! 

 Now, we're all headed to Irvine for some yummy Chinese food.  Peking Duck and lobster here we come!  Makayla being silly with her giant orange wedge lips!  She was so tired from her performance that she fell asleep in the car and stayed asleep for a bit in the restaurant also.  But this is happy her just after a quick nap!  That's my girl!

What a fun celebration.  This was a little gift I found for Makayla.  It was perfect!  A little mouse in a ballerina outfit just like she was!  And it plays music.  She loved it!  What a fun day!

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