Girl Scouts and the Nutcracker

Lia and I headed out this afternoon to attend The Nutcracker Ballet with her Girl Scout troop down in Olympia.  Although we have been taking Lia to various productions of this ballet since she was four years old, this was only our second year in a row going with her troop to see this ballet.  We carpooled down with Bethany and her mom and had a wonderful time enjoying this mother-daughter tradition.  I have loved this ballet since I was a little girl and I love that I have been able to pass this onto my daughter.  We had a great time watching the ballet together and getting to go up on stage after wards to meet and take pictures with all the dancers.  Until next year!

Lia with two of the girls from school who joined her new troop this year, Ellie and Bethany.

Lia and I in the lobby before the show began.

Lia getting to meet the Snow Queen during the intermission.

Lia and her troop on stage after the performance was over.  This specific performance was set aside for Girl Scouts to attend and that is why we were allowed to go up on the stage after wards to meet the dancers.

From left to right:  Addy, Lilah, Kaydence, Ellie, Eva, Mollie, Gabby (sister), Olivia (another sister), Lia, and Bethany.

Lia and the Arabian dancer.

Lia with the Sugar Plum Fairy.

And, last but not least, Lia with Clara!