This has become a sort of tradition, going to see the Great Russian Nutcracker. And I love it. The excitement. The dressing up. The loud classical music.

This year was Penelope's first time. She did great, although she asked for my lipstick almost the entire time that she wasn't asleep. Part way through the second act she fell asleep on my chest. It was magic.

Leena got to watch some of her friends from ballet class, and her teacher assistants dance up on the big stage as well.

Oh and this dress. Yeah. Sigh. I'll be wearing it a lot. Starting on a date tonight with my handsome husband.