We're Off to See The Wizard

We took a day trip to Memphis on Sunday to see Ballet Memphis' performance of The Wizard of Oz where my friend April's sister was dancing the role of Dorothy. The Orpheum was such a cool and intimate environment to see a live performance. The talented dancers deserve many props as well. Piper really enjoyed her first ballet and it was priceless one-on-one time with my baby girl.



A quick stop at the Peabody to see the ducks before the ballet. Did y'all know that those ducks live in a posh, newly renovated $200,000 bird house?

"Take a picture of me and the duck, Mom! That one is my favorite."
That's him behind her head :)

The lovely and talented Miss Rachel Shumake after the performance. Stand in her presence for a second and you can feel her love of the ballet and the sheer joy of being able to do something she loves so much everyday.

This was one of the most fun live performances I've ever seen and Piper hasn't stopped talking about it yet. We actually had to convince her to have her picture taken with Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Man and the Cowardly Lion. She must have been in awe because I'm just saying, that girl definitely isn't shy!