NUTCRACKER Dec 2009

The Nutcracker Ballet is a wonderful tradition in our town. Each year the kids and I (and much of the rest of Bartlesville) get dressed up on Sunday afternoon to go watch the production. The ballet allows students from all local studios to try out and participate. They practice hard for about 10 weeks to get ready for ballet. This was the first year that any of our children participated. Charlie was a child at the party and also a page. RandiKate was a soldier and a trumpeteer They had a great experience!

Chandler's good friend Rachel was "Clara" one of the stars of the show

RandiKate with the professional ballet dancers. What an experience for her!

Ms Charlotte is the artistic director and the one that makes this all happen.

Charlie and some of the boys

Charlie in his page costume. He and his partner pushed "Clara" in her sleigh.

RandiKate as a Trumpeteer

Emma Cone and RandiKate in their soldier costumes backstage

John Cone played "Fritz" this year next to Rachel. He and Charlie killing time backstage. These are their party attire costumes.