Nicole and I attended the Nutcracker last year and it was so phenomenal we had to go again this year!! This year we got Curt and Isaac to come along. Isaac was SO excited to go. He remembered being left behind last year, how much Nicole had raved about it, and the cool Nutcracker she brought home. Isaac promised to take a long nap that day (which he did) and felt like such a big boy since he was getting to go out with Mom and Dad and Nicole for a night on the town--after bedtime!! Nicole was excited to sit by her friend, and was almost dancing herself throughout the program. Isaac's eyes were glued to the stage (I initially wasn't sure how he was going to do) and every few minutes he would say "I'm so glad I got to come to the Nutcracker . . . I've never seen it before!) After the lights came on for intermission he was a little concerned "It's not over yet right?" There is a lot of ballet, but this production has an amazing set, sword fighting, a real canon that gets shot, a dancing bear, and plenty of things to keep a little boys attention too. Not to mention they handed out a stuffed Christmas mouse to all the kids. I'd have to say the night was a success. I'm glad we got to see it again before we move. Next year we'll be in Albuquerque!
All the kids--Sarah, Lorien, Nicole and Isaac
Cassie and Marilyn--looking gorgeous as usual!!
We ran into some more friends, the Isaacson's --I like this picture as you can see a little what the theater looks like.
We had picked Curt up from school on our way to the show . . . and were cutting it a little close, so he didn't get to change into his dressier clothes, but still looked as handsome as ever--as you can see in this picture . . .
