Performance Hat Trick: A Busy Saturday

Wow. Saturday was quite the day. First it was to the post office to mail off some goodies to friends in Idaho and Colorado. I was dreading this. The post office around Christmas time is like entering the seventh circle of hell (in New York, the post office literally is the seventh circle of hell; ask anyone who lives in New York) and I knew the goodness of the day would depend on how well it went. I got there at 9:40, even though it didn't open til 10:00 as I was expecting a line. There was. But then a worker came out and opened the doors and said they'd be opening early!! I was in and out before 10:00. Good day.

First performance of the day was Here Comes Santa Claus at Abravanel Hall with cousin Phaedra and our nieces, Ivy and Tashena. Santa came out and even played the tuba and conducted the orchestra. We sang along and used our handmade tambourines with bells during numerous songs. Ivy even got to meet Santa and tell him what she wants for Christmas. It was lots of fun; much thanks to Phaedra for getting the tickets.

































Then it was out to Ivy and Elliett's dance performance. The venue this week was much smaller than last week's and we were actual able to see Elliett the entire time. They were so adorable in their outfits and did a great job. Little Elliett is at the very end and Ivy is next to her.



To top off the night I caught my friend Cat in a production of Ebenezer Scrooge at Murray High. Cat's been working really hard at getting back into ballet and did an awesome job. I've never seen A Christmas Carol performed as a ballet; it was interesting to see the story interpreted through dance with no dialogue.
This is Cat on stage during the performance, and me congratulating her afterward.

















Busy but fabulous day. The hat trick was completed with many claps and smiles.