Callie as Clara in "The Nutcracker"

Callie had her dress rehearsal for "The Nutcracker" recital on Wednesday night. She was SO excited about all of it & didn't seem nervous. I, on the other hand, was VERY nervous. I wasn't nervous because I thought she wouldn't do a great job ... I was just nervous ... it's what I do. I took LOADS of pictures & had a terrible time narrowing them down so you'll just have to look at them all & love them. Simple, right? :) Yeah, I thought so too. In case you didn't know, Callie was asked to dance the part of Clara for the recital. She was honored & didn't even think twice. She's worked VERY hard in her extra rehearsals. She also danced with her regular class ... 2 different dances this year. She had a lot on her plate but did exceptionally well ... at least I think so & since I'm her mom then I obviously know! lol

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Clara making her entrance ...

blurry but pretty

Clara & Fritz (or Callie & Oskar) checking out a

doll (aka Brooklyn)
Clara dancing with her Nutcracker

Clara alone on the stage ... fast asleep!

Baby mice that Clara is dreaming about.

Waking up after a bad dream!

The Nutcracker (Oskar) to the rescue

Russian Dance pictures

The only picture I got of the Chinese dance that

wasn't horrible ... and it didn't turn out great.