Nutcracker 2011

This year Anna and I headed to a local dance company's production of the The Nutcracker. Just like last year we met up with our good friends Allison and Grace (minus all the males in our families this time!) for a fun girls afternoon!

Ready for the show, posing like "Belle" does in an ornament on the tree

Getting in a quick cat nap on the way

There was a surprise visit by Santa when the show was over. Love the look on her face while watching Santa with another kid!

Best buddies Grace and Anna with Santa

The BEST part of the show for Anna was actually when it was all over and most of the dancers gathered out in the lobby to greet their family and friends. Since these were mostly dancers aged 8-18 they were just as thrilled to pose for pictures as the kids they were posing with.

Anna's favorite character yet she did not want a photo with him. The Mouse King was perhaps a bit intimidating in person!

Sadly we didn't get a photo with Clara before she left with her family, but such a fun afternoon for all!