I love, love, love the Nutcracker! There is a sense of seasonal happiness, that is hard to describe to others, I experience when I see/feel/hear this sweet ballet. I'm so happy to bring Gannon back and Mila for the first time, introducing her to a family tradition.
Mila did wonderful. We had front-row orchestra seats, so she was enthralled with watching the members of the orchestra create music almost more than she was enthralled with the ballerinas.
As we've traditionally done in years past, we visit the Capitol's lawn after the ballet to see the gorgeous Christmas tree. Here is a photo of its splendor.
