The Rutherfords Are Back!

Greetings! Wishing you all the very best Christmas season. We are thinking of you and sending lots of love as Christmas and the New Year approaches.

Here's 3 Fun and Interesting Things About Each of the Rutherfords:

Kurtis - - -
1. Kurtis now knows 8 tracks on 3 different Broadway shows. He can be found any given week subbing in on Kinky Boots, Mean Girls or Pretty Woman.
2. October brought the long awaited induction in to Local 1 for Kurtis!!! We celebrated and look forward to one more year of hard work to get that pension vested before he is free to just enjoy working with his own goals.
3. Kurtis has spent this year growing his career, but also helping Mary grow hers, which means that he has been a very primary caregiver to Aurora. Their relationship has grown in the very best way because of this.

Mary - - -
1. Mary spent her year in many many tech processes - 3 total (that's a lot!). Each of these takes anywhere from 2-3months depending on how many changes are made to the show and how much work is required to get understudies up and running.
2. The final opening for the year was December 3! The Cher Show is now up and running where Mary is working as the Assistant Wardrobe Supervisor.
3. One of Mary's favorite things this year is the special time that has been spent with Aurora, Kurtis and family on visits and vacations in between all of the work.

Aurora - - -
1. Aurora is sharing all of the words. Our favorite phrases from her are "a little tiny bit" and "maybe Tuesday". She has also learned to try and bribe her babysitters with beer when she really wants something in the kitchen. As we have these taps locked, it doesn't work in her favor, but it's a very funny picture.
2. Recently, she has started singing many of the songs that she hears. Jingle Bells is our Christmas favorite, followed by the theme song to Doc McStuffins and then the Clean Up Song.
3. Maybe the very best part about Aurora is the wonderful perspective that she gives us to the world. She is always happy around others, often making people smile and pause. Learning at every corner, we have our moments, but she is a pure joy to spend time with. She loves to give hugs and blow kisses. What a gift!!!

Here are some family pictures to enjoy. We'll be sending our cards late this year, but you can look for a little update there, too.

Lots and lots of love!
Mary, Kurtis and Aurora