Nutcracker Tea

This year we didn't think Jensen would

have a part at the Nutcracker Tea.

However, she was asked to dress

as Clara's mother.

It was an honor for her.

Jensen and her dance buddies.

They have danced together for the

last 8 1/2 years.

Not only did Jensen get to dress as Clara's mother.

She introduced the dancers and

read the Nutcracker story to all the kids

in attendance.



These are a few of the cute girls at one of the Tea's

It was fun to have Jensen be a part of our final

Nutcracker Tea.

The Nutcracker has been a big part of our lives

since she was 8.

It was bittersweet as we said goodbye.

Lots of memories and friends.

December Happenings

Random December Happenings

The Holidays are upon us....

all the kids are wired with excitment!

Kenzie took this great photo of an ornament

on our tree
Jensen finished out Nutcracker.
This is her Court Fairy Tutu

Jensen, Kenzie and Alec

Jensen in her Bon Bon Tutu

Jensen and all her ballet friends.

They did a beautiful job this year.

There were many new challenges.

We are so proud of all of them.

Yummy!

Kenzie and I made 200 of these for

family, friends and neighbors.

It was an all day event and took the

whole family to get them all delivered.

Scott had a birthday and we made homemade pizza
and chocolate cake.

The house is decorated,

presents under the tree and now

we are awaiting the

arrival of Santa.

A new tradition this year...

Hot Cocoa Station on the kitchen counter.

Although it has been in the 80's...

we still have to believe that

it is winter somewhere.

The kids and I will settle in this week with

our activities...seeing Christmas lights,

making cookies and treats, watching

Christmas movies and reflecting on the

TRUE meaning of Christmas.

Such a magical, fun and special time

of the year.
MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Ballet Etudes Nutcracker

The Nutcracker Season is upon us.

Ballet Etudes will be perfoming the Nutcracker at

Chandler Center for the Arts and

Mesa Arts Center.

This year Jensen has a solo pointe role. Woo Hoo!!

All her dances are on pointe and boy,

you should see this girl turn!

She is amazing!!

Jensen as Bon Bon Fairy
Jensen as Court Fairy
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Jensen's performances