Opera -- why we LOVE the opera

We had the opportunity to go to the Special Needs Access concert again this year. The kids recognized it and we're so excited. I snapped a few pics before the very nice ushers came over and reminded me that it was against policy to take pictures in the theater -- whoops. They were so very nice about it -- which was probably good because it was rampant!!

The kids are mesmerized by the incredible theater. And apparently we're one of the first audiences after a major renovation -- really beautiful. 

Cole starting laughing at all of the kids and instruments warming up ---- 

and then neither he or I could stop …. 

HILARIOUS!!

One of the renovated fixtures -- it was so sparkly in the main lobby. 

Caught Cole's attention. 

And then we get to see the toothless grin … starting to lose teeth now. He's getting so big!

Hey -- It's Happy Catch Up Day (week, month, you get the idea)

Ok -- We're so pathetically behind in posts, but I guess that's what raising 3 small children will do to you. Besides school and the assortment of extra circular activities including dance, soccer, t-ball, swimming, music camps, camping, summer camp, we're just about worn out. And that doesn't include all of the homework and practices when school is in!!

But we wanted to include a few (dozen) pics since we're so busy especially this summer so you'll have a chance to catch up even if we can't always catch up in person.

They don't need a holiday like Valentine's Day to enjoy CANDY, but it helps!

We'll post more over the next few days, but it's time to put everyone to bed!