nutcracker ballet 2012: lead mouse.

This past week, Ethnie had her annual Nutcracker Ballet performance at St. Kate's University. This year is the 25th year for Ballet MN so it was pretty exciting! Ethnie performed twice and she had the role of lead mouse. She was so excited and I couldn't be more proud of her! She had a part on stage all by herself and she was so brave. I was a bit nervous for Sunday's performance because it was sold out, but she didn't seem to be intimidated at all. 

All of these pictures were taken back stage. There are very strict rules about where cameras are allowed and in the theater is not one of them. Grrr. I always volunteer back stage and I couldn't even take pictures to the side of the stage; only back by the dressing rooms. 
 
Wednesday:

rat mask. the little ones are usually freaked out by these. they even have red eye lights.

having a snack before lining up.

angels. this is what Ethnie will be next year.

I can't even tell you how happy it makes me to watch her dance.

her cellulite-looking belly is part of the costume; not hers! ;)

Sunday:

posing!

this was the funniest costume!

Ethnie with her instructor, Miss MaryAnn

Nana got to come and watch. So proud!