A New Tradition: The Nutcracker

Since baby brother decided to arrive earlier than expected we were able to begin a new tradition this year. It is a tradition I've looked forward to starting with Ava Kate for a while. Sunday afternoon Nana and I took Ava Kate to see The Nutcracker. I was a little concerned she might still be a little young to sit through it but boy did she prove me wrong. She LOVED it!!! She was completely mesmerized. Nana bought us front row tickets and they were perfect. She of course had hundreds of questions throughout the performance. She would clap so enthusiastically after each act. It was just the most precious thing to watch her. During the intermission while we were waiting in line for the bathroom she was twirling and spinning and kicking her legs. After the ballet was over she would run up to the dancers and was especially anxious to meet the Peacock although when she actually did she got a little shy. The memories we made yesterday will be some I'll never forget!