I Feel Pretty, Oh So Pretty

This weekend, I helped my niece Sadie prepare for her dance recital. I pulled her waist-long hair into a ponytail atop her head, tied it into a bun and finished the ends in curls.

I stayed with her backstage as she waited to perform.

Sadie is in the middle with the puff of curls and violet rose pinned in her hair.

I love when the lights go down between performances and dancers chaotically take their places.

The little ones watching the older girls from stage left.

In the dressing rooms, a layer of hairspray hangs in the air, nervous giggles rise and fall and little girls awkwardly apply makeup.

She feels so pretty, this shot melts my heart.

Practice is a must.Adjusting a violet rose on her costume..

My little princess!