VERY EXCITING NEWS! M has been cast as a Little Butterfly in the Nutcracker! This is a big deal because the Little Butterflies are on pointe for a lot of the time they are on stage. They are also in a great scene – right after intermission, before the bees come out. We are so happy for her! It's a really great accomplishment.

I screenshotted this from the WSB site. It is not a good photo but better than nothing:

I am in Kansas City for work. They are very excited about the Royals being in the playoffs:

My colleague and I are going to go to the Royals-Astros game tomorrow night!