A Little Fancy Goes a Long Way

This weekend, we brought Ellie to two major Halloween "Costume Required" events. The plan was that she would be Cinderella...we have a Cinderella dress, a Cinderella crown, a Cinderella ring, glass slippers... you get the idea. For a month now, she has asked me daily, "I get to be Cinderella today, k?" so you can imagine my surprise (not really) when last minute (I mean, literally, the last minute before we had to leave) she changed her mind. Suddenly it was imperative that she be Fancy Nancy (her favorite literary character who loves all things fancy). Fortunately for her (and me), Ellie received all the Fancy Nancy dress up essentials for her birthday. I quickly put her in her revised costume and off we went, with matching Fancy Nancy doll in tow. Miraculously, Little Miss Fancy had a great time being fancy all evening, never again changed her mind about her costume, and most importantly, we all survived. :)

Here are some pictures of the afternoon/evening. According to Ellie, her favorite part was "walking on the squares," which we might all know as a "cake walk." The first time around, the MC called Ellie's number and she won the prize. It was like she just won a lifetime supply of fruit snacks. She was elated.

Mommy and Ellie Marie

Hmm...these arts and crafts are tricky! :)

Ellie and friend Gabriella at Gymboree Harvest Party

Little Miss Fancy

Look Mommy, I won a prize!