Amanda Renee Snow
Is the Ballerina Princess ©Best

Happy Birthday to Amanda, Love
Mom, Dad, David and Nick
April 25th, 1991

Amanda Renee Snow, age 9, was walking in a park near
Eau Claire, Wisconsin. She was watching butterflies playing in the flowers and was quite surprised when a king and queen arrived.

“We’re looking for a beautiful young girl to become the new princess of our kingdom,” the king said.

“I’ve always dreamed about being a princess!” said Mandy.

The happy king and queen took Mandy back to their castle.
“I wish Bonnie, David and Nick could see this place!” Mandy said. “It’s so big you could have the whole kingdom over for a party.”

“What an excellent idea!” said the queen

Soon, the entire castle was busy with preparations for a fancy ball to welcome their new princess.

The royal dressmakers created a beautiful gown just for Mandy. When she tried it on, Mandy could hardly believe her eyes.

“In this dress I really do look like a princess,” she said.

All eyes were on Mandy as she made a grand entrance into the ballroom.

“Ladies and gentlemen, I am proud to introduce
Princess Amanda Renee Snow,” the king announced.

Cheers from the crowd filled her heart with joy. Being a princess was even more wonderful than she had ever imagined.

In her glittering ball gown, Mandy was the center of attention all night long.

Everyone wanted to meet the new princess and share a dance with her.

“Mandy is the most beautiful princess in any kingdom,” they all agreed. By the end of the night,Mandy had made a lot of new friends.

When Mandy awoke the next morning, the weather was warm and sunny.
“You should go to the beach and have fun with your new friends,” the queen said. “That sounds great!” Mandy replied.

She spend the whole day at the beach swimming and playing in the sand with her new friends.

When Mandy returned from the beach, the queen had a surprise for her. “Tonight the royal dancers will perform a ballet at the castle,” she said. “And they want you to dance with them!”

That night, Mandy was nervous but excited as the dancers began the ballet.

Soon it was time for Mandy to join the ballet. She took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage.

Mandy heard the beautiful music playing and saw the smiling ballerinas all around her. She forgot how nervous she was and danced more gracefully than she had ever danced in her life.

Mandy met the king and queen for tea the next day. She was still tingling with excitement from the standing ovation she received at the ballet.

“You are the finest princess we could ever wish for, Mandy,” said the queen. “We hope you will stay here with us for a very long time,” the king said.

But I miss Bonnie, David and Nick,” Mandy said.
“Then you must return to them,” replied the king. “After all, you are their princess, too.”

“We’ll miss you,” the queen said as she waved goodbye.
The royal carriage took Mandy home to Eau Claire, Wisconsin, but she knew she would be back to visit again very soon.