Friday Recap.

After dancing in The Nutcracker for 15 years of my life, I had not been to see the ballet since my last show (when I was 17!)  Nor had my mom or dad who both supported me through long nights, early mornings, countless pairs of pointe shoes & bobby pins.  It was a holiday tradition for our family that ended when my dancing days ended (let's be frank, my dancing days are far from over....I should say when my classically-trained dancing days ended).

This year I decided to reinstate the tradition as a girls' day for my mom and I.  We started with a shopping spree for Bob.  She looked so wonderful & wintry in everything she tried on...so we had to buy it all!  Then we went to the best hotel in Houston, The Magnolia.  Between the complimentary happy hour, shuttle service to the theater, warm cookies to greet us upon our return, and a piping hot breakfast buffet...the comfy rooms & spectacular views were icing on our holiday cake!  It was so much fun primping & gossiping in our beautiful room as we got ready.  We felt like stars!

We treated ourselves to a glass of Bailey's on ice (that's nice!) as we waited for the performance to start.  So many little ballerinas with their dads.  Eyeing the pretty pink ornaments, and prancing in their tutu-esque dresses.  Their tightly spun buns were perfectly in place for the big night!  It reminded me of when I was that age.  The 'big-girl dancers' were my movie stars.  They were the epitome of grace & beauty.

The curtain call came, and we took our seats.  The performance was absolutely breathtaking!  Instantly I was reminded of why I loved the ballet so much.  The music (a live orchestra!), the choreography, the costumes...it was all so mesmerizing.

It was a wonderful way to spend our Friday night (and Saturday morning--facials at Origins!!)

Oh, holidays! How I love thee!

 The man of the hour + wine + tickets + a view.

 Anxiously Awaiting!

 A sample of the smorgasbord of ornaments!

The Prologue scenery & suite.

 Our seats in the beautiful Wortham Theater.

 The never-ending tree in the theater lobby.

Facials, what a treat!

 Cheers to reinventing old traditions!

c.