The Nutcracker

Another great performance by Carolina Ballet. And yes, the Rat King was dispelled once again... a concern often discussed by young attendees.

tree lighting

Leah & Jack having fun at the Christmas Tree lighting... well, maybe Jack is having a little too much fun.

Christmas village under the Tree

In keeping with Holiday tradition, the weekend after Thanksgiving, the tree goes up.

This year was a well designed vision from Momma. One large tree, small Christmas village, and two rail lines supporting two train engines and multiple cars.

The picture above shows Leah & Jack taking a breather after decorating the tree, and planning how to populate Momma's Christmas village. After completion of the Christmas village, Leah & Jack added Star Wars figures, Hello Kitties, and various Lego people.

Nothing warms the heart like seeing a Star Wars Storm Trooper ice skating with a Hello Kitty... in the Christmas village under the Tree.