Emilia, Susan, Heather, Laurel, and Ruby in our seats waiting for the show
Sally, Ruby, and Heather near the sleigh of the Sugar Plum FairyLast year, Susan treated all the "big" girls in the family to a performance of the "Nutcracker" by the Arizona Ballet at Symphony Hall in downtown Phoenix. They had just spent millions on new set decorations and costuming and we were excited to see it all. We were entranced with everything, but what we kept saying to each other was, "The little girls would love seeing this."
This year we took Ruby and Heather with us to the "Nutcracker." We chose a matinee performance for their benefit. They fit right in as there were many children in attendance. It was delightful to have them with us in their pretty new dresses and so full of excitement and questions. We also had another new "big" girl to take with us, Emilia. The girls were confused as to why those on stage did not talk, Emilia was glad that there was no English to try and understand. She could just sit back and enjoy the show. We were also privileged to have Susan's mother, Julia, attending with us. She had come for a visit from Washington state.
Heather was very kind to show Raymond her nutcracker before she left. I'm glad everyone had a good time- even though Susan and her mom must have been tired from their travels!
ReplyDeleteIt was really fun - we just wished we could have had Janae come, too. Maybe next year when Henry can survive for a couple of hours without his mom :)
ReplyDeleteLaurel - I realized we never got a picture of you with the little girls in their pretty dresses. Maybe they can wear them to Henry's baby blessing or something??
I don't need to have a picture, but if they want to wear them to the blessing, that would be great. Thank you for being so thoughtful.
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