Weekend of Performances

Elliot, Claire and Lily Grace after their Christmas Program

After the Nutcracker Ballet

Lily Grace had her preschool Christmas program Friday night. It was adorable and of course, so was she. As I sat and watched her, I thought to myself what a true blessing and privilege it is to be a mom. That was my sweet baby up there and I reminded myself to take it all in. These are after all, the days I prayed so hard for. So again I tell you, God answers prayers.
Sunday afternoon took us downtown for the annual Nutcracker Ballet. We arrive early for pictures and for Lily Grace to purchase a Nutcracker to remember her visit by. (I've named this year's choice the Liberace Nutcracker.) We love attending this Christmas performance as a family and as always, it was magical.
A downtown dinner followed the performance where I watched my wonderful husband indulge his little girl in the magic of the show we had just seen. Months after we attend, Lily Grace can be found in one of her flowing tulle dresses, dancing to the Nutcracker CD. She loves for Matt to play the role of the Nutcracker and she of course is Clara. When we arrived at this chic little downtown restaurant, she asked Matt to dance with her. Now mind you, this wasn't an environment really conducive to her request, but I watched Matt do something that most daddies would not. He granted her wish. He stood up to the side of the table and twirled her and swayed in movement as she had asked. My heart melted. His love knows no boundaries with her and he doesn't let embarrassment guide or direct it either. Thank you Matt for teaching our little girl to love unconditionally by example.