She looked so beautiful...

...I just couldn't pare down the number of photos in this post.

Last night was the grand finale of Reagan's six-week long cotillion. The night's theme was "Formal" and weeks of preparation went into making sure she looked just right.

She's wearing her first fancy dress (50% off at Dillard's) and her first pair of high healed shoes (75% off at Macy's) which she's practiced walking in for about 6 days. She accessorized with a lovely fake crystal headband, a glistening pair of fake crystal earrings, and a stunning fake crystal necklace. She even allowed Sutton to apply a little makeup to complete her look.

However, there was nothing cut-rate or artificial about the elegance and style she embodied on this very special night.















We all accompanied her to the event just long enough to snap a few pictures...

















(notice Landon being grabbed by a well-meaning sister)

















...and to impart some parental advice during goodbye hugs and kisses:

Mom: "Okay, stand up straight, walk slowly, and smile."

Dad (louder than necessary): "Stay away from the boys, keep your hiney in and remember not to toot!"

Reagan (as she walked away sighing under her breath, shaking her head and rolling her eyes): "Oh, my goodness."

I'm sure she was more than thrilled to see us all leave.