"The Nutcracker Ballet and Children's Choir 2007"

This is the third year Madison has performed in the Nutcracker Ballet. First year she was a Sentry, then a Soldier and now she is a Calvary Horseman. Aunt Laura (my sister) is in it too as Mrs. Claus (we have a very talented Family). Madison dances in the Battle Scene and protects Clara against the Rat King and his evil followers. To see Madison dancing on the stage brings tears to my eyes (you know how shy she is!) She steps out of her comfort zone and forgets the 600 people in the audience watching her. She's in her own world on stage and dances beautifully. We are once again so proud of her. This year we had a surprise with the Professional Principal dancer, the San Elijo Dance Academy hired Danny Tidwell, from the t.v. show, "So, You Think You Can Dance?" And let me tell you, he is better in person. Madison got to warm up with him and said he was so nice! You know it was killing me not to be back stage taking pictures of them together! Payton and R.J. also performed that night. They joined the Children's Choir that sang before the performances and at intermission. R.J. got to sing a solo in the song, "Santa Claus is Coming to Town." And Payton sang a duet with cousin Emily in "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree!" Boy, my kids are Hams, I don't know where they get it!? It was such a treat to see them all perform this holiday season!