We are really lucky in our little town to have a professional ballet company, Ballet Pensacola. This past weekend, they presented their annual show of The Nutcracker, and for better or worse, my mom and I took my three kids to the Sunday matinee performance. Five minutes in I was already questioning my sanity as they played musical chairs trying to get a better view, but as the dancers took to the stage, they settled down. Even my seven-year-old son was entraced by the beautiful costumes and the gracefulness of the ballerinas. So despite my misgivings, I am glad that I took them. I don't know how many more years I will be able to make the boys go, but I try to remember that in a world that is dominated by over-priced plastic toys, over-worked parents and over-stimulated children, it is nice for us all to sit back and enjoy a Christmas tradition like the nutcracker!
PS -Please forgive the grainy iPhone pics. I opted not to try to sneak in my big camera!
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| Right before the curtain went up in our beautiful Saenger Theater |
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| Hudson looking thrilled to be there |
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| This one was a little more excited until.... |
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Maybe he's dreaming of Sugar Plum Fairies and Nutcracker Princes
(but probably he's probably dreaming of Star Wars Legos and football) |
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Seeing the Nutcracker is always a great experience during the Holidays!! I love the theater - it's gorgeous!! xo, Biana - BlovedBoston
ReplyDeleteThanks, Biana! I'm sure there are wonderful, grand theaters in Boston!
Deletei love pensacola! i go every year for a girls' trip! and i love the nutcracker. so magical, even as a grownup!
ReplyDeleteI'm assuming you come down to our beautiful beaches? Next time you're in town, you have to check out downtown. So much going on!!
DeleteI don't think I've ever actually seen the Nutcracker put on as a production. It sounds like a lot of fun though!
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