The Nutcracker Ballet is a beautiful Christmas tradition our family has enjoyed for several years. This year is the first time for the twins to see the ballet. They were mesmerized! We were joined again this year by Diane and Alex Francis. We had the best seats in the house so the girls could move around, get close, or get their wiggles out. We could see the orchestra pit and almost touch the ballerinas. The girls were so close they could hear the snow fall and the swish of the toe shoes. During intermission, and thanks to Diane's keen forethought, we had a reserved table with cookies and cocoa (and a glass of wine for the Mom's ) waiting for us. The length of the ballet was just right and we all left the theater bubbling with Christmas Spirit! Alex and Lillian are pros by now at obtaining autographs from the performers. Anna Kate and Ellie Lou admired the giant gingerbread house and each received their own Nutcracker doll to start their collection. Merry Christmas!
