Nutcracker

What a great event!  This afternoon I drove to Antioch in driving rain, found a place to park and found Jason and Jo with family right there.  We went to the theatre and found Nikki outside to welcome us.  For the first hour the different dancers from the show were located all over the hall and the stage, they were available for pictures and to chat with, Timothy met one of the girls and filled out a little form she had.  We thought nothing of it.

The show started on time and from the very first moments it was great.  The dancing was first rate, the costumes professional and there were so many very cute moments.

Finally Nikki said we were there and Keanna danced onto the stage.  She was the back of a pair who had a dragon theme and they danced all over the stage all the while there was an older main dancing girl.  Keanna knew her steps perfectly and smiled and enjoyed being there.  It was a magic moment!  All too soon she was gone only to return in the credits and bows at the end of the show.  This was her second show of the day the first one was at noon and Nikki attended that one as well.

At the end of the performance they announced two winners and asked them to come forward.  The first name was Timothy Mustard, Jo brought Timothy down and up on the stage he went.  They gave him a huge Nutcracker doll and he held it while they called a second name who also came down.  Timothy was a brave little guy in front of the packed house.

Once Keanna could join us in the lobby we organized and drove to Olive Garden where we waited for a very long time before we were seated.  The foot was good and everyone had a super time.  First time we've all managed to be together in a long long time.  So we had Steve, Nikki, Kallie, Jo, Pam, Tim, Jason, Mia, Timothy, Keanna all seated around a rather long table.  What fun!

Now I'm tired, tomorrow at 11 the water heater is to be installed, the garage is in total disarray right now, just waiting for the new gallon to be installed.  This afternoon I showered in the motorhome and it was fine, nice to have a back up.

I am so thankful that we could call gather and celebrate Keanna's stage triumph.  She really was great.

Love

Tim