Wow.
We made it through Thanksgiving, Nutcracker portraits, Nutcracker theater week (two tech rehearsals, one dress rehearsal, and three shows - more on those next week), multiple different family members visiting from out of state for varying lengths of time, and a couple of illnesses. All of that was wonderful (except for the illnesses, of course)...and while we're happy, we're also TIRED.
I've spent these last few days trying to catch up, including here on the blog, so without further adieu here are a few high fives from these last three weeks! (I'm planning an all-Nutcracker post for next Tuesday, which is why show week high fives are missing from today's list.)
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One
Our first two Nutcracker outreach events went well and were great opportunities to both advertise our full-length production and share the art of ballet and a glimpse into The Nutcracker with audiences that might not otherwise have the opportunity to experience what Ballet Brazos has to offer the community.
Two
Though my actual birthday ended up being kind of a regular - as in crazy busy - day (we didn't even have time to open presents), it was also a good day. I worked out at the gym, picked up a few groceries, enjoyed my free Starbucks drink, prepped for Thanksgiving, worked on a few Nutcracker-related tasks, grabbed a delicious giant soft pretzel with friends in downtown Bryan before our Nutcracker outreach performance, and then came home to Will and friends singing karaoke in the music room. The following evening, after our last long day of Nutcracker rehearsals, we devoured our cake and I opened presents, which were a perfect mix of thoughtfulness and humor. Thank you for all the birthday love!
Three
My friends and their daughters, who are Hallie's friends, celebrated my birthday mid-Thanksgiving break with a showing of WICKED! We LOVED it, and can't wait to see the film a second time once Nutcracker has wrapped.
Four
I've always adored decorating for Christmas, but the process - because you know it's a process - has become even more fun now that Hallie is involved. On the Sunday before Thanksgiving (sorrynotsorry), Hallie and I put out all of the decor and then all four of us decorated the Christmas tree and watched The Santa Clause.
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| Tom (with Hallie's help) handles the outside, while I (with Hallie's help) handle the inside. Will helps carry things up to and down from the attic and admires our work |
Five
For a number of reasons, we didn't travel for Thanksgiving this year. Though we missed our family, we had a wonderful day, meal, second meal, dessert, and evening just the four of us. Thankfully, we were able to see many of our family members the following week, which worked out perfectly!
Six
The day after Thanksgiving we headed to Houston to watch one of Hallie's dance instructors perform in a different production of The Nutcracker. He did a great job, and it was fun to dress up and go "out" for the first time in quite a while!
Seven
Will's last orchestra holiday concert was lovely, and since my parents were in town that day, they were able to join us for both the concert and our traditional post-orchestra concert dinner at IHOP. Hallie's holiday choir concert - at which Will joined Hallie as her special guest - was also beautiful...and marks the end of this year's holiday performances for the Ferris family!
Happy weekend, friends!
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