Ballet Heaven

Gracie is gearing up for her performance as a bluebird in Beauty and the Beast. This is her first ever tutu, and she is in Ballet bliss! Notice the curls! When Grace's ballet teacher anounced that they must wear their hair "curly, half up, half down," a cold chill swept over me, and I had to sit down. All my life I have considered the use of hair curlers akin to singing in public. To be avoided!! Thankfully, I have a very kind friend, Chantal, who came over and gave me a tutorial in curling hair.
Yesterday Grace had her "official" photos taken, and I was grouchy all day, I was so nervous about that hair! It turned out pretty well in the end, I guess, and Grace was so happy with it.
I love the close-up photo here. Looking into her eyes, I see my sister, Alice. Ah, how I miss her!