Tracy and I decided that instead of giving each other’s families gifts, we would go on a joint trip. Tracy had mentioned wanting to see the Ice Castles in New Hampshire. We found a hotel with a pool and made a night of it with our parents and Jenney and Laura too!

In addition to celebrating with Papa, Aidan and Papa again went to the Bruins game. And they won!

We decided to purposefully make this Christmas vacation low key and relaxing. With one exception – a trip to New York to see the new Broadway musical The Prom.

Brendan’s friend Sheldon who was in ShowBoat with him (and was able to score a birthday message from a couple of Hamilton stars) is in the show. It is his Broadway debut.

We loved the show! It has a great message and great music. The dancing is pretty amazing too! After the show we got to congratulate Sheldon backstage. He was super kind to have a swag bag for Brendan too!

Our fingers are crossed that this show continues its success and does well at the Tony Awards this spring!