Haleigh and I hardly ever get all dressed up and take pictures, but we managed to sneak one in last night. We had a truly magical evening. It started several weeks ago with Haleigh determined to pick out the "most special dress" in anticipation of our trip to see The Nutcracker. We've been 4 of the last 5 years, and she loves it. It's always entertaining for me to watch her because each year it's as if she's never seen it before! Well, except for the fact that she basically has the whole thing memorized, but she is just so excited each time that it's brand new all over again!
We attend a local production, even though we have the option of going to Seattle to see the bigger-than-life Pacific Northwest Ballet version. We have never been disappointed. Our local Peninsula Dance Theatre puts on a fabulous show complete with a live orchestra. We always get reserved seats near the front so Haleigh can walk up and see the instruments in the orchestra pit. I discovered the only downfall to those super-close seats this year when Haleigh turned to me as the Nutcracker Prince danced across the stage in his white tights and said "mom, he really ought to wear underwear." Well. I just explained to her that he WAS, they were just part of the outfit.
It really was a special night, and I'm glad I have this picture of us to remember it by.
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