Fallderall and Fiddledeedee

A few weeks ago, Lydia got a very special treat from Grandma Kanost. We chose not to tell her details other than she and Ashleigh, the girl i babysat this summer, were going to have an afternoon of getting pampered and dolled up. They were more than ok with that plan. So, my mom and I got to work. We tag teamed Lydia's hair...i did the curling; my mom did the pinning it up. Grandma gave Lydia a manicure while I did Ashleigh's hair and nails. The girls were beaming with smiles through the whole process.

We did a quick photo session before we had to leave.

Claire wanted in on the prettiness and pictures, so I curled a couple strands of her hair and snapped a shot so that she was included.

And finally, we were on our way to...

La Comedia to see Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella.

La Comedia is a dinner theatre. Mom had gotten us super seats near the front. We had a wonderful feast, great conversation with "the girls," which also included Aunt Sarah Beth. Picking up Aunt Sarah Beth was also part of the surprise. And then we got to watch one of Lydia's favorite plays. There were many little Cinderella's scattered throughout the audience. During our dinner, we were stopped by someone who was sitting above us and asked if she could take a picture of Lydia. Lydia was pleased to accept her request.

So silly...

Lydia's fruit smoothie, which she was anticipating for quite a while. She got to keep the glass as a keepsake.

Afterward, we got to meet the main characters of the cast, who also signed her playbook. They did such an excellent job and it was fun for Lid to get to see them up close. They were all so friendly.

Cinderella and her in laws, the king and queen.

Cinderella with her cruel stepmother and mean step sisters. (They were my favorites).

Cinderella with the fairy godmother.

And finally, the two Cinderella's with the handsome prince.

Thanks Grandma, for a magical evening.