Well Dayssi’s wish came true today. We were ushered up to San Francisco in (an embarrassingly long) stretch limo to see the SF Ballet’s performance of the Nutcracker. We’ve seen many versions of this classic ballet, but this one was over the top. The dancers were magnificent. The musical performance was inspired, and the production was sumptuous and magical -- from the costumes, to the set, lighting, and special effects.
After the performance, we all went backstage to meet the crew, the lead dancers, and the managing director of the Ballet. Everyone was wonderful and Dayssi and her sister India were the center of attention. The stage manager made it “snow,” even heavier than it had during the show, and the girls danced and had a snowball fight with their new friend Lorena, one of the company’s prima ballerinas. They got to ride in Clara’s magic couch as well as the Snow King and Queen’s Chariot.
The folks from the Make A Wish Foundation and the Ballet were amazing. The event is one Dayssi will remember for a lifetime.
Some action shots are included below for your viewing pleasure.
6 comments:
It looks like wonderful fun! Thanks for sharing so quickly.
Loads of love,
Grandma and Grandpa
Those snowy photos are absolutely fabulous and magical! The girls are adorable. The ballet sounds like it was amazing.
Miss you. Love to all. We're heading out into the real snow now.
K,J,C,A,E xox...
Wow -- GREAT photos! Hope you all have a super Christmas and 2008!
Wow! What a wonderful wish! Those are fabulous pictures. We are so happy Dayssi's wish came true.
Christina - Megan's mom
Deb,
This is Bernard Looney - Sloan from 2005! Sally Pierce sent me the blog in May 2006 and it has stayed in my Inbox ever since. Your story is inspiring and you are indeed the wonderful and amazing woman we all got to know during school. My very best wishes to you and the family this holiday season - my prayers are with you and Dayssi.
Bernard
Fantastic! I think I'm a little bit jealous. I'm so glad it was a great day for you all.
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