Sesame Street Live!

I don't think anything we said could have prepared the kids what they were in for when we went to see Sesame Street Live on Wednesday. We kept telling them that we were going to go see Big Bird and Elmo and they always nodded their heads that they wanted to go see them. I really wasn't sure what their reaction would be. That's why I went with the Wednesday night deal. Opening night tickets were only $10 so if they were freaked out we could always leave if we needed to and be okay with it. So first we went to Tully's where they had a kids pay what they weigh promotion and then we were off to the show. We were so excited to see their faces!! Here they are before we left. Kamryn holding her ear is becoming her new signature. Her finger isn't in her ear -just touching the top. She has a think for wrinkles and "bubbles" in her clothes-she plays with them constantly so may the ear is just another one of those.

Here is walking into Shea's --so beautiful.

Dan and Christian before the show.

The kids were terrified and fascinated at the same time.

As soon as the first character appeared Christian started signing all done like crazy and Kamryn buried her head in my shoulder for the next 10 minutes. Finally she turned around and couldn't take her eyes away and started pointing at Big Bird-her fave- and Elmo. Our seats were in the third row off to the left so they could see everything great. Except when you are in the third row that is right next tot he speaker so every time there was a song or a dance that's when they would cry because it was so loud. At intermission they got Elmo light up spinners that cured everything and by the end of the show Kamryn was waving to all the characters spontaneously without my prompting. Overall we had the best time and can't wait to go back. I think in another year they wont be afraid anymore. The next day they agreed that they wanted to go see Big Bird and Elmo again.

Dan is 40!

Dan turned 40 on March 4th. I think we are all still in shock. Dan is currently working on getting in the best shape of his life though and he has his sights set on running a half marathon in the near future. He really enjoys running and hopefully he will have at least 40 more birthdays. 40 seems old but when you think it could be less than half of your life, it puts things in a new perspective.

Happy Birthday Dan!!! we love you!

I made the cake above at Dan's request. It is our favorite cake. I dont think we will ever get sick of it. We don't have it often but it is so worth it when we do. Soon I will post the recipe on my recipe blog.