Aubrey Performs in The Nutcracker 2013

This weekend Aubrey performed in a presentation of "The Nutcracker" with her dance troupe.  The group includes children from kindergarten to college and it is an ornate spectacle.  Aubs had a lot of fun.

The pre-show entertainment was provided by the musical theater ensemble of which she is a part.  (That group happens to be my favorite, I always enjoy watching them perform.)

Here are a couple of snippets of that program.

Then the real event began.  Aubrey was cast as one of the tin soldiers in "The Nutcracker" presentation and she has worked hard (both in and out of class) to polish the piece.  We're pretty proud of her and the work she has done.  Here's a sample.

Aubrey is the third soldier in from the left.

I am grateful that my children have the chance to be part of programs like this.  I love watching them practice and strive for perfection and then shine as they get the chance to share the talents they are developing.

Aubs after the performance with flowers from her dad.