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We've spent this fall collecting leaves, baking cakes, and oh yes, taking ballet lessons.
Here are some shots from her class' Nutcracker Week party.
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Everything else we borrowed from our 2 Christmas boxes.
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It stretched across the whole table for only $1.
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Our Land of Sweets:
Pink "tea," sugar plum cakes, chocolate mice and snowflake pizelle cookies.
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Play the Nutcracker Suite for background music. Display ballet storybooks checked out from the library.
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For a more elaborate party, you could paint your own nutcrackers or make these no sew tutus to share.
Here's hoping that your December will be filled with equally sweet memories!