Tonight was a very special night for Lily Grace. She attended her first ballet- The Nutcracker. She has been so excited and counting down the days. We have read and enjoyed the story several times while waiting for the big day to arrive.
She was our "ticket holder." She took this job very serious and was so proud.
She was in awe of the Orpheum Theater and in particular the beautiful Player Piano in the lobby. She was mesmerized with the ballet. ( after Matt and I explained to her several times why she couldn't go down on the stage and dance with the other dancers) She had several "favorite parts," like the sugarplum fairy, sleigh ride, of course the snow and the snowflake dancers.
Once home, she immediately had to perform the dance herself. She had daddy twirling her and doing lifts. When they finished, she proceeded to ask him where her flowers were because the girl gets flowers at the end. Too cute! Daddy has become a quick study. He's learned that words of reason can make for a long conversation, but make believe, even when it comes to flowers goes a long way to satisfy a little girls take on how things should be. :-)
We can't wait to take Lily Grace back year after year and see how her favorite parts change, how she reacts and just enjoy a very special time with her.
