Belle of the Ball

My daughter.

Isn't she lovely?

Tonight is her first formal dance.

It is a Father/Daughter "Purity Ball" at a local church.

She has been counting the days.

We made a big deal out of it. A friend & I found her dress at fancy thrift store (it was $7.50!!!!!!!) & it fits her beautifully. I only needed to shorten the straps a touch.

We personalized it by 'pinking' it up for her. We made a sash with a big fluffy flower & made a matching clip for her hair. We found the perfect shoes (her first ever 'high' heels). And made a shawl out of gorgeous hot pink tulle strewn with crystals.

Her daddy even said "yes" to clip on earrings & made a special trip to the mall to find some for her.

I loaned her my mothers vintage rhinestone necklace & we curled her hair & did an "up do".

Her daddy wore his best suit & he has a surprise for her once they get there (stay tuned)...

She was so happy. Just glowing.

I took lots of pictures.

And now I have to share them.

This one here:

made me burst into tears & praise Jesus because she is so beautiful.

I can barely stand it.

So while I cry, you look at the pretty pictures.

Hair...

Shoes...

The whole shebang...

Isn't she lovely? Sigh.

A good shot of the "do"...

With her daddy

Thank you Jesus, for my beautiful amazing girl.


Blessings.