Cinderella

The first few pictures are from the Ever After Party, an RVA event that supported the ballet. We had a blast! Lots of dancing, a photo booth, and seeing everyone all dressed up instead of in leotards everyday was so fun.
Performing in Cinderella was truly magical.  I was cast as the Winter Fairy which is a soloist role! What an honor!
I wore HUGE fake eyelashes which had to be documented! haha
I was "so powerful" as the winter fairy, that I brought on a huge snow storm which postponed opening night! ;) My three little sprites that danced on stage with me said I was the best fairy of them all because they go to miss school because of me;) cuties.
Also, my mom and my two littlest sisters got to come visit me and see me perform! Thankful for them and their constant love and support.
I am living my dream.

Lauren Elizabeth

THIS and THAT

1. On a constant journey to "accept the mystery (manna) as grace".* Living a life full of waiting on the Lord.
2. Most Tuesdays, the girls come over for Tea Time Tuesday! We chat and drink tea and sew pointe shoes.
3. SJ and I went to the Area 10 Barnyard Party at Hanover Farm. Great night of fellowship and singing covers of songs around the bonfire.
4-5. For my 22nd birthday, I had some friends over for a flower potluck. We each brought flowers and exchanged them to make our own arrangements.
6. Performed in the Rite of Spring! Definitely unlike anything I have ever done before, but so fun to perform!
7. First Balanchine piece! I was a Russian girl in Serenade! I was LIVING on that stage!
8. This handsome man of mine came to RVA to visit me for Thanksgiving:)
9. Our first solo Thanksgiving meal! Not too shabby...:)
10. Went on tour to Norfolk to perform in the Nutcracker! I love the people with whom I work. Forming great relationships.
11. I got to perform my first soloist role in the Nutcracker! I was the Shepherdess! (soli deo gloria)
12. My very best friend got ENGAGED! WHAT?!?! So happy for her!
13. Got to go home and spend Christmas and New Years with my family and my man.
14. haha Photobooth fun at a work event! Did I mention I love my job? :)

*from Ann Voskamp's, One Thousand Gifts.

Lauren Elizabeth