Nutcracker

 The girls had quite an afternoon on the first Saturday of December! Leila, Grammy, Gramma and I went to The Nutcracker in Seattle. It was COLD day, but clear, so walking around the Seattle Center before and after the show was just perfect! We had tickets to the matinee performance. I grew up seeing The Nutcracker every Christmas (from the age of 4 to my freshman year of college). This was Leila's first Nutcracker experience and she loved it! Next year we are planning on seeing Portland's production (it really is amazing, and truthfully, I like it 82 times better than Seattle's). What a wonderful day full of memories to last forever. I loved watching Leila's face when the music started and the show began. Magical! 

At intermission, we had tickets for a special treat. There were cupcakes, a cupcake sprinkle bar, appetizers, and sparkling cider. We also had the opportunity to play with some props and take some photos in front of a snowy scene. 

After the show we walked up to the Center House so Leila could take a turn driving the miniature train. 

It is safe to say that Leila loved it! As soon as we got home, she changed into her ballet shoes and danced the show several times over. You can't ask for a better thank you!