I love Beauty & the Beast and Pocahontas. People that know me will probably say this is an understatement. I know each and every song. I can probably say each and every line of the movies. “Little town, Little quiet village…..” “Just around the river bend beyond the shore….” When I was 12 Santa brought me Beauty & the Beast dolls. I thought I was in heaven. The next Christmas came, Santa surprised me with a Beauty & the Beast comforter and sheets. My world as a 13 year old was whole. I love Beauty &the Beast still to this day.
![IMG_0317[1]](https://raisingafarmer.files.wordpress.com/2016/08/img_03171.jpg?w=311&h=233 "IMG_0317[1]")
![IMG_0318[1]](https://raisingafarmer.files.wordpress.com/2016/08/img_031811.jpg?w=311&h=233 "IMG_0318[1]")
Fast forward several years, I am blessed with a daughter. A daughter who receives gifts from friends and family based on my loves. A Belle baby doll, a Beauty & the Beast tea set, Pocahontas, a Beauty & the Beast sippy cup to name a few. Yes, I know I am more excited about this than she is. Last fall I was able to meet Pocahontas. As I waited in line to meet her with my son sitting in Vivian’s stroller not really wanting to be there, my aunt and cousin helping hold Vivian a sudden excitement came over me. I am an adult. I should be able to keep my emotions in check. Nope not me. I began singing, “Just around the river bend.” Yes, kids who should be singing her songs were starring at me as excitement came over me, I was going to meet Pocahontas!! As she came around the corner, I exclaimed, “There she is!!” As I walked away from her in awe, I told my aunt and cousin “If I met Belle I know I would have pee my pants!” Little did I know that would be in my near future. 
I had time to prepare myself when I found out Belle was going to be at the Morrison County Fair this summer. I had time to sing her songs. I had time to talk myself out of my 12 year old self. I had time. I had time to prepare myself and gain my composure before I met Belle. Belle was standing there and I was in awe. She was there at the Morrison County Fair. As I walked up to her, just like Pocahontas did she put her attention to Everett first. Just like the fall before with Pocahontas I was scared to touch her, she might disappear. I exclaimed, “I Love you! I love your movies! I have loved you since I was little!” The best part about meeting Belle at the fair was we were able to take a picture with the cows. Yes my adult brain tells me I know they are ladies probably working through college but my heart full of emotions tell me they are the princesses I grew up with. They were everything I could imagine and more. My favorite princesses bringing out my childhood heart. ![IMG_0231[1]](https://raisingafarmer.files.wordpress.com/2016/08/img_02311.jpg?w=630)
Leave a Reply