Little Ballerina

Since her third birthday, I have been amazed at the growth in Elli's imagination.  She's using her closet for her house; holding a "school" for her buddies; and having a dance party with Daddy in character as Beauty and the Beast.  (This is my favorite, because her Daddy puts on a suit jacket and plays along.  Precious!)  She is almost constantly dressed up as a princess or moo-moo or ladybug.  

Or my personal favorite - a little ballerina.  

She twirls. She spins.

She loves her little tutu and slippers.

I think she fancies herself Angelina Ballerina.

Every twirl has a wind-up.

She is a sweet and silly sister-ballerina.

 A sassy Rule-Keeper. "Mommy, no stand on that!"

 And this little face is pure joy, but she tries to hide the smile.  Something that is so uniquely hers.

Keep twirling, little girl!