Lake’s first Nutcracker ballet! We took a calculated risk of inviting Lake to his first ever full length ballet or other theater event. We stacked the odds in our favor: fifth row, mid-day performance, and we invited Nana to join us. He was rapt and attentive for both halves. He did a stellar job at being a respectful and appreciative ballet patron. Clearly awed, he said succinctly,

I never seen that before.

as we were leaving the theater. How was it, I asked?

Pretty good.

It was quite an experience for him and met with the Lake’s stamp of approval.