My Charming Nutcracker Date

I decided that I really needed to go the Nutcracker Ballet this year like I have every year with my Mom and sisters when I lived in Utah. Since my Mom and sisters are far away and my usual date was not super interested, I got to thinking... what if I really talk up dates with Mom, maybe throw in dinner at a restaurant of their choice, then maybe I could convince my boys to do all kinds of cultural events with me! I think their wives will thank me someday if maybe my guys can learn to enjoy events that don't involve a ball at least a little. So I presented my plan and it was accepted with enthusiasm:) Wooo hoo!
It was decided that TJ would be my date for the Nutcracker. He picked a local Southern BBQ place called 'Bones' for dinner. After we ate we headed into downtown Chattanooga to the beautiful Tivoli Theatre.

The ballet was so fun! TJ was a perfect date. He kept telling me how much fun he was having. I am not sure that he really loved the ballet, but he knew how excited I was to take him. He was so sweet. It is a night I will always remember!

After the ballet we walked around and enjoyed some beautiful Christmas windows before heading home. Thanks for the wonderful night on the town TJ!

I sure love this boy of mine!

Next date with Moms: Connor and I are going to the Chattanooga Museum of Fine Arts and Coleman wants to go to a play together. I am so excited that my plan to give my boys a little "culture" has worked:)