The Nutcracker Ballet

Today Amy and I went to see The Nutcracker. We wore our semi-dressy attire, making the outing all the more fun. We also went with several other mother/daughter friends, a tradition I hope we continue in the future. There is nothing like an excited group of little girls, all aglow over the beautiful costumes and amazing choreography of the ballet. Amy was mesmerized by the performance. Her eyes were glued on the dancers the entire time. She only became a little squirmy after intermission, at which time I think she just lost some of her focus. But even then, she continued to watch with delight. It was such a treat to experience this with her. Afterwards, we all went out to a tea room for lunch.

And don't think the boys were being left out of all the fun. They spent the day with Granny, who took them to have lunch with Paw-Paw, followed by milkshakes and playtime at McDonald's, and ending with a trip to the store where she bought each of them a remote-controlled dinosaur. I think it ended up being a special day for all!