The Big Day

June 16, Roo made her stage debut as a mischievous raccoon! She did so great and I was insanely proud of her! The first show, I could tell she was a little teeny tiny bit nervous (it was a packed house, I'd be nervous too!) but by the second show, she was totally over it. She rocked the part of raccoon and was by far the best, most mischievous raccoon there! Her raccoon hands were full of wiggles and her bushy raccoon tail was shakin' what her mama gave her! It was adorable!

Dad kept Phia, so I could focus on Roo and give her the attention she deserved, and because there is no possible way on earth that I ever in a bazillion years would have been able to watch more than 5 minutes of the performance had she been with me. (Thank you Dad, you are amazing!) We had lots and lots of family come to watch her debut, and we even had a big surprise guest-GRANNY! It was such a special gift to have her there with us. Roo's best friend M and her mommy even came to support her, and for Roo, I think having M there was just about as good as being on stage itself! They were adorable sneaking waves and giant smiles to each other from the stage and the 4th row. I love that every time Roo came on stage M would "whisper" "Hi Bella!!!!!!" After the show, M told her, "You were my favorite part." *SIGH* Those two girls are just the sweetest things ever. They love each other so much and are so supportive of one another. 

 A Brave Doll for my girl who is brave enough to chase her dreams. I am so very proud of you baby girl! 

Thank you so much to our friends and family who came to support Roo on her big day! We love you all!