Day 7
Let me warn you know, I am not going up to 12 days. We are worn out and just want to relax a bit before Tom heads back to work. But I do have a few more days to blog about, I am just slow in posting them.
We couldn't let New York pass us by without going to see the Rockettte's at Radio City. This was actually my second time, Tom's first, and we thought we were pushing it with Luke (he's not even two). The show is really quite spectacular, even for us in our 30's, and for babies too.
I love Radio City Music Hall. This is the third show I have seen here, and I am always in awe of the beauty and grandness of the hall and foyer. Although Luke won't remember being here, I am so happy he got to see a show before we left.
The Rockette's are quite amazing. The precision and gracefulness of every dancer was so captivating. I couldn't help but wish I was one of them. Not only because I would trade my body for one of their's any day, but the energy and excitement they must feel during each performance would be so exhilarating. I quickly let that dream die, but my sister Whitney would fit right in.
Luke's favorite were the dancing bears and dolls.
This year's show was the 75th anniversary. Three quarters of the way through the show they played a documentary on the history of the Rockette's. It was interesting, and a bit emotional, for me. Another big part of the show highlighted how wonderful Christmas is in New York. As if the crying in the documentary wasn't enough, I couldn't contain myself as the Rockette's danced through scenes of New York. I am really going to miss this place.
The show ended with a beautiful nativity scene. I can't help but feel so sad lately how Christ seems to be taken out of Christmas especially here in New York. It was almost refreshing to feel the spirit somewhere different than church. It was the perfect ending, and Luke really loved the camels.
Saturday, December 29, 2007 at 12:36PM
Reader Comments (5)
Glad you can enjoy some of the fun New York has to offer before you move west.
They played the Christmas Spectacular on NBC a few weeks ago.. and I'm sad to admit the whole thing made me cry.. especially the Christmas in New York number.
But it's 70 degrees today, so no complaints!
I love Radio City - we went last year for the first time. Soo fun!
I found your blog through Wiksten, and I love it. Such a charming family, and inspiring creations. Your jumper is great and reminds me of a little top I just made for my daughter. I appreciate what you said about Christ being taken out of Christmas. I realized the reason I was getting so grumpy over the holiday busyness was because our family hasn't built any traditions around the Advent or Christ. It is so much more enjoyable when you are focused on other things than presents and shopping and santa claus.
Okay first of all I love the dress you are wearing where you are holding Luke. Love love love. You look super cute all over the place. Simply fantastic. Second, thanks for the warning. Third, you are so right Whitney would fit right in. Fourth, ahhh you emotional teddy bear. Cyber hug. Although I too probably would've gotten a bit teary eyed, I've been known to do that once or twice in my life, and despite being the most ably challenged in the dance arena, for some reason I can get quite swept up in it. How fun it would be to actually be able to kick up my legs and dance dance dance.
Lysh, you can still visit. I do. Or I did. It's not goodbye forever.