Last night C.D.A. had their last two performances of "The Nutty Nutcracker" for the 2007 season. Paige had been at the theater since 1:30 in the afternoon. They had a practice run before the first show at 4 p.m. It was a long day, but she was a trooper and danced and smiled in both shows like a pro. She had lots of friends in the audience at the 4 o'clock show. Aunt Deb and Bud were there. Paige's best friend Brittany was there with her mom. Our neighbor boy Harry was there with his mom and dad and our neighbor lady Linda was there with me. Unfortunately we were unable to get pictures with all of them because they have the dancers go backstage after the show so they can clear the theater for the second show.

So here are the pictures that we took after the final show. Below Paige a.k.a. A Santa's Sleigh Keeper is with the sleingh on stage.Here she is with Rudolph, she better watch those flowers Rudolph is looking hungry.
Here she is in the lobby of the theater. Aunt Terry asked her to turn around so we could see the naughty side of her hat.
But we all know Paige is always NICE!
Paige is such a little trooper to stand with all those flowers and have her picture taken with mom,
and dad,
and mom and dad,
and finally with Aunt Terry. Somehow we never got a shot with Megan, and I am sure Megan will point that out in about 5 years or so.
After the show we were invited over to Aunt Deb's and Bud's for dinner. That was a welcome treat. They only live about two miles from the theater.
Don't you just love their tree ? It's in the sun room and it looks like it could be in a magazine.
Oh here's Megan I told you she was with us, no we didn't leave her home with the dogs!
Paige poses for one last picture with Bud before changing out of her costume. We didn't want to risk getting pizza sauce on her feathers or sequins. That would be a disaster!
Paige relaxed with her dad while our little chef
Megan helped Aunt Deb with the grilled cheese sandwiches. We had pepperoni pizza, grilled cheese sandwiches and a yummy chicken, spinach artichoke soup. It was all warm and yummy!
Megan thought it was amazing that Aunt Deb actually had a real brick covered in foil to press the cheese sandwiches.



After all that hard work our little chef had to have a snuggle break with Joe Boxer.