Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Let the festivities begin!


Saturday we went to Brittany's ballet school's production of The Nutcracker with my sister and her girls. It was amazing they use a lot of the kids from the school and then have Ballet West dancers for the Snow Queen, Sugar Plum fairy and their partners. It was the first tradition to be reinstated after our return to Utah. I have to say it felt great. What is it about The Nutcracker that is comforting and enjoyable. There are many things I would not want to sit through year after year. But sign me up for Nutcracker! I especially love going to the same production, love seeing the familiar sets, picking out which costumes are new and watching for any friends we might have dancing.
Do these little faces look excited or what? Matthew was so great. After getting over his initial shock that he couldn't wear jeans he insisted on wearing his suit. Then went on the hunt for a top hat so he could really look the part of our gentleman escort. I had to talk him out of using Great-grandpa's Army dress hat instead. It was a fabulous night, the little dancers were great, the principals were amazing and the music never fails. I couldn't help but think of my friend Tiff's comment a year or two ago though, shouldn't all Sugar Plum fairies be pink? Oh, well maybe she will be next year! Now I am ready, let the Holidays begin!

7 comments:

Circe said...

What cute pictures! If all of you were in them,they'd be Christmas card worthy! It was fun to know you were at Nutcracker, cheering us on!

Sarah Smiles said...

You all look so nice! How fun! Matthew I am so impressed and you look so handsome! :)

noodle and lou said...

How fun Michelle! What a nice photo of all of you together! xox..jenn

Tracy Nuskey Dodson said...

I love the family photo!
The Nutcracker is a favorite of mine as well...nothing better to get into the holiday mood.

All of the new dolls are adorable as usual:)

Happy Thanksgiving Michelle!
Tracy

love.boxes said...

What a fine looking group!

Anonymous said...

Those are such nice photos Michele! Eveyone looks so nice all dressed up and it's wonderful that you get to be near your family for the holidays! HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!

Sandy McTier Designs said...

Fabulous photos!
Hope and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
Many Blessings,
Sandy