NUTCRACKER BALLET

Christmas is on its way and one sure sign is the Nutcracker Ballet. Since some of our grandkids perform each year we go and enjoy this each year.

Before going, we stop at Sigfried's for a pre perfomrance dinner. Here is a picture of Christina, Catherine, Becky, Becca and Abigail who joined Paul, Cheryl, Loren and Emilie Eva, Opa and Oma for the traditional pre ballet meal.

We had Schnitzel, Bratwurst, great Sauerkraut, Ghurkensalat,Spaetzeli and the kids had Kartofelsalat. After a week of straight turkey, it tasted really good. Cathy and Pete went down there tonight and had the same. Cathy bought $30.00 worth of German chocolate and Kindereier.

The ballet is performed by professional ballet dancers and kids who are in the West Valley Ballet company. This year Cheryl had her daughter's try out again and three were in the performance. Mary Clair was the smallest of the children in the first scene and danced and twirled and really was so cute. Annabelle was one of the toy soldiers in red uniforms (up from blue). Madeline was one of those servant kids that come in crouched over, do a lot of dancing and she held the cake. 120 girls tried out for her part and Madeline and one other were the onlyh ones not from the Professional group.

It was fun to watch these girls perform so well and they were the main ones I noticed. Mary Clair really emoted and carried on; she was a hit. The ballerinas were excellent and it was a great evening. Now Cheryl can take a deep breath and not have to drive so much for the daily practices.

Here is a picture of our three ballerinas; Mary Clair, Annabelle and Madeline. Good work gals, you brought a lot of smiles to many faces.

We go to Bountiful tomorrow for the baby blessing of Cathy and Pete's new little daughter (our 68th grandchild.)

Alles Gute,

Mom and Dad