Ballet Debut

Four years ago I brought Gracie to a performance of the Nutcracker at the Ballet Met in Ohio.  I can remember how well she did for a 4 year old sitting the entire time enthralled with what she saw.  I asked her if she thought she would ever be in the Nutcracker.  And she confidently said that she would love to.  Today is her debut as an angel in the Nutcracker with the Eugene Ballet Company and Great Falls Symphony.  While her part is literally about a minute long, I believe she is so fortunate to have the opportunity to dance with the professionals...and I am as proud of her as if she was the star of the show.  Last night at dress rehearsal she was able to sit out in the audience for the rest of the final act.  I turned to her and asked her if she thought she would ever play the part of the Sugar Plum Fairy.  She said yes.......not a bad dream!