One Big Blur

Fast trip to see two of The Greats, their parents, and their dog, four out of the five performing in The Mutt-cracker and the fifth heading the backstage sewing crew. Like Christmas lights, it's all good, even if total face time amounts to fewer than eight hours.

The lasting impression is always memorable.

A Family Affair

Tomorrow, I'll see the Mutt-cracker, but today I read my nephew's blog post and felt as I did when he made his first grand debut many years ago.

To read "Dancing in the Nutcracker with My Daughters and My Dog," click this link. You'll be glad you did!

The Family That Dances Together

makes lifetime memories. 

As my nephew (father of two daughters) said,

before he became Mother Ginger,

"It's their football. We all love it!"

V as a Party Girl and D as Mother Ginger (daughter and father)

E going up as Jack Frost

Drosselmeyer and Jack Frost accepting congratulations

Not photographed, J (sewing mistress of the best Russian costumes ever!) and the family dog Betsy Ross, one of many canines in The Mutt-cracker.