Nutcracker

Tonight was our annual trip to see the Nutcracker. This was our third year going to one of our many local theater groups to see it. This has become a real treat for us, something we look forward to every year. This is a fun "Ladies Night Out". unfortunately this year Nana was unable to go with us (she caught that nasty cold we were fighting last week). So Aidan spent the evening (and night) with Nana and Poppa and is enjoying himself immensely. That left Chloe, Brenna and I off to the ballet!

Ever since Chloe found out she was going to have a little sister she has wanted matching dresses. This has not been an easy task since Chloe is no longer in little girl sizes. I had pretty much given up all hope of them being in matching dresses. Then an Osh Kosh B'Gosh opened up at our local outlet mall. They carry everything from newborn to size 14!! Yeah! I found the girls matching dresses and Chloe has been in agony waiting to wear it. Both girls looked beautiful (we even managed to get Chloe's hair to curl a bit).

The ballet is the same basic concept (the Nutcracker story hasn't changed any over the years) but each performance is a bit different as the dance theatre changes the choreography to keep it interesting. I must admit, I think this was my favorite year! Chloe loved it! She was completely mesmerized by everything on the stage. She loves ballet. During intermission the girls got to have their pictures taken with "Clara", "Uncle Drossimier", and the "Snow Queen". Chloe informed the Snow Queen, "that whey she gets older she is going to do her part." :-)

Believe it or not, Brenna adored the Nutcracker as well. She watched it and kept squealing and laughing. She thought it was great. I kept trying to put her to sleep but she absolutely refused. She didn't want to miss a thing. She kept all the people around us in smiles, especially the older lady in front of us who loved the fact that Brenna was enjoying herself so much.

We had such a great time with our friends the Cox family and the Jung family. The kids got to have fun together and enjoy some beautiful dancing. It was a great evening and such a fun way to kick off the holidays.

Here is Chloe at intermission-she couldn't stop dancing she was so inspired.


Here is Brenna with my dear friend Rebecca.


It must of been a fun night--I am typing this with a girl on either side of me in bed, sound asleep!