Before any more time passes, here’s a record of Parker’s first Nutcracker with BFF Charlotte (the link includes a wonderful video trailer) …
And if two-year-old Ellis didn’t get to go this time, at least she got a souvenir (as did G, who wants to go with us next time) …
Speaking of Ellis, her coverlet is growing by the day. Just to keep things interesting, here’s a view of the other side …
And here’s what’s new on the art blog …
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Adorable BFFs! Great pic of you three lovelies. The quilt is growing in “logs of love.”
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Blessings and love
S&F
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“logs of love” … I love it
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Hi LA – such joy on that face; and a great piece of art to feature at this tough time. Love and peace. B
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it’s always the right time to acknowledge great collaborators like Mo and Rod … and so, thanks also to you and Fiona for the wonderful work you do, artfully and for peace
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Looks like a lovely Holiday tradition has begun!
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I had forgotten how much I love to watch ballet … so yes, I’m pretty sure we’ll be going back sooner rather than later
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Wonderful to see the joy, happiness and excitement of this special event…and to see the three of you at the event and especially to know that it will be on-going. How sweet that Ellis has her very own nutcracker.
Just when I think her quilt could not be more wonderful, it has grown and is even more so….
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grandmothers, mothers and daughters at the ballet … I know this holds a special place in your heart, too
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A tradition is born! You’ve brought back Millions of memories around Nutcracker. These girls have such light in their eyes…nothin’ like it! xo
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Meg was my dancer … I loved every minute of being a ballet mom (and likewise a soccer mom … )
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What a great tradition! The faces! The joy!
In spite of making a case for symmetry with Ellis’s coverlet, I love how the new whites/pinks are bringing balance.
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your earlier comment made me take a second look, which is always a good thing … of course, what doesn’t show up here are the many iterations that didn’t make the cut …
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I didn’t see the Nutcracker until I was an adult and then was lucky enough to see it in Seattle with the Maurice Sendack set. Although it’s been many years, I still remember the delight on everyone’s faces, young and old…
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I didn’t see it until I became a ballet mom … and for all the rehearsals and performances I’ve seen since then, it still delights me every time
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