A Night Out On The Town

[Had a hard drive go out, so we're a little behind in getting the pics up on the blog & it's been a crazy busy summer so far]


We had an opportunity to attend a special event at the opera hosted for children with special needs and their families. It was held at the Capitol Theater and it was a mix of operas, ballet, some famous symphonies -- some (or all) of which the audience could sing along to or just hoot out with glee.

It was a HUGE hit for all.


Cole loves anything musical so he was enthralled the whole time and had a big smile on his face all night, especially when the orchestra would play something extra loud or when the whole audience was singing and clapping.

And Brooklyn and Jace couldn't get enough. They were on the edge of their seats and pointing to the stage and looking back to us. We got pretty good seats -- middle section, about 20 rows back but I think they really would have loved to be on the first row. Of course, I think they would have ended up in the orchestra pit so it was probably just as well.


They mingled with all of the kids and families at the event, including intermission where they were serving cookies in the foyer. This is one of the few activities we participate in where they are glued to what is going on on the stage and can't take their eyes off of it.


And lest you think we're getting too sophisticated, here is a shot of what we were working on before the lights went completely down!

Unfortunately, we forgot our camera so the cell phone pictures are a little grainy -- but we can't wait until next year.

Here Comes Peter Cottontale...

Easter was a big hit!

We colored eggs on Saturday in preparation.

It was a great exercise because it also allowed us to practice learning our colors and counting. The only problem was waiting for the eggs to turn colors fast enough,

But the good news is the waiting allowed us time to practice our counting skills!!

that and the desire to drop the eggs from nearly 7 inches above the colored water -- thank goodness for vinyl tablecloths and oversized t-shirts.

Then Easter Sunday we got up early before church so we could check out the goods. And because everyone was especially good, baskets, eggs, and candy filled the house - well it felt like that.

Everyone found their baskets first and then focused on the eggs

Brooklyn was especially adept at finding the eggs! (She still talk about it today)

Cole had a great time listening to the clatter and squealing, mostly coming from his sister (especially with his basket tucked close at hand)!

Jace quickly caught on and followed behind her to pick up her left overs and misses.


After church, still clean and in our Sunday attire, we took a few shots with the kids together on the couch -- very adorable and very funny, well they think they are.

Apparently the bunny glasses were a big hit, at least by the child who wasn't wearing them - this picture of Jace cracks us up!!

Then we headed over to Grandpa Keith's and Grandma Jacquie's for Easter dinner and talk that the Easter Bunny had left the big stash at their house.

Cole showing Brooklyn how it's done.

Within no time, she's scoring eggs at Grandma's and Grandpa's house.

Egg in hand, but looking ahead for more hidden treats.

Sister sharing her eggs -- nice!

With Cole in dad's arms, he can spot the ones up higher the others can't find. 

All worn out and sleeping off the day -- lucky kid