Charlottesville is wonderful for a host of reasons. One of my favorite things here is a little radio program called "Tell Us A Tale". They read stories and play folk music! We were listening the other day and they were giving away tickets to a children's presentation of "The Firebird". We called in and got the free tickets. When we told Evelyn we were going to a ballet her first two questions were: "Can I dance?" and ""Can I wear my skirt?" (her favorite dress-up tutu). I quickly informed her of what went on at the ballet (sitting still and watching)....well, little did I know. Someone listens to three-year olds! The program was a little mini-ballet lesson a meet and greet with some ballerinas in costume and watching them do a dance from "The Firbird". Evelyn was in heaven! She still talks about "her" teacher "Miss Sarah".
They even made a craft: a crown with a "Firebird" feather and jewels.
Evelyn with Miss Sarah
Evelyn with Firebird and Prince Ivan
The fun continues...After the ballet, I had an errand to run and we happened upon a baking competition at a cupcake shop. We got to taste and judge! We ended this magical day with a hike and some splish, splash, sploshing in a creek. We love Charlottesville!
