Journaling reads:
It was a Dance School tradition to perform the Nutcracker every year. The scenery was magnificent, the costumes were lovely and the dancers wonderful. In 1998, Karen played Clara and in 1999, her dream came true and she was selected to play the Sugar Plum Fairy and her best friend, Sarah, played Clara. She also danced a few other parts, including Doll. It was the best performance ever and it was a thrill to watch it. Rand and I played parents each year and helped with costume changes backstage. It was always fun to take pictures behind the scenes.