The Wiggles Concert

We have been waiting to go to the Wiggly Concert for over a month now. J.D. would ask every couple of days if the Wiggles were here yet... we would say, not yet, they have to travel a long way from Australia! Natalie would say... 'Natalie dance. Mommy dance. Daddy dance. J.D. dance.' This is what she was looking forward to at the concert.

So, today was the day! And, they were so excited! J.D. wanted to wear yellow like his favorite Wiggle, Greg. I dressed Natalie in a pretty velvet red dress (which she insisted on wearing striped pants underneath). And, Carson was in blue. Three of the four Wiggles' colors. It was going to be a perfect day.

We left the house around 12:30pm to drive to north Denver and to get there about an hour before the show started. I wanted to have time to find our seats, feed a baby, take children to the potty and buy a t-shirt or two.

We arrived in plenty of time... got the t-shirt, a feather sword and a big red car light up wand. Wow--- there is a lot of stuff. I really wanted a poster for their wall... but no posters this year. Oh, well.

We went to our seats (with cotton candy in hand) and anxiously awaited the Wiggles big debut!

(Natalie and Mommy waiting for the concert to start).

And, then the concert began. They had a little pre-show... and J.D. said, "No Mommy, I want the real Wiggles..." Then, here they came... look at Carson's reaction below! (Carson 4.5 months, first concert.)

And, Natalie proceeded to DANCE and DANCE and DANCE and DANCE. She couldn't keep still. I don't think I watched much of the actual concert, I was having such a fun time watching her dance and sing and smile and clap! This was the PERFECT outing for her. She LOVED it. And, I can't tell you how much joy it brings me to see her have so much fun!

Our little performer, Natalie. J.D. was much more serious during the whole thing...

More dancing for Natalie.

Carson was excited, too!

And, then it was over. The kids couldn't understand why they couldn't talk to, give a hug or high five to the Wiggles. This was the hardest part to explain. But, Natalie went on an on in her pixie voice about what a fun time she had... dancing, clapping, singing, dancing... and then 'all done'.

This is Natalie in the car after the concert... she wanted MORE!

Carson- after the concert- LOVED IT... great day MOMMY! (by the way, we got home... and he was so inspired by the Wiggles that he rolled over from back to belly... for the first time... over and over and over again...)

J.D.'s response to his first concert... cool dude! (J.D. had such a BIG DAY of FUN that he ended up with 'yuckies' as we call them... way too much fun in one day for a little boy's tummy.)

So, what did I learn from this experience...

J.D. has a great memory and loves to anticipate things... maybe next time I won't tell him almost 2 months before the event that it is happening.

Natalie- has happy feet! And, tears are a sign of a GREAT DAY! And, this was the perfect day for her because it was just at the right age. Too many times in her life the day is going to be right for J.D. or right for Carson. What a joy to know that today was just right for her (oh, my middle child.)

Carson- going to love to go and do!

And, again, tears and 'yuckies' are going to be the sign of a fun day had by all... oh joy!

Tomorrow, is Jason's second surgery. So, today was the BIG DAY of FUN. And, BIG it was... FUN definitely... I LOVE MY CHILDREN... and I love being able to do fun things with them. It was a joyous day all around.

Pictures from the last month

We took the kids to the zoo on Saturday. We do all the extras! Feed the giraffes, ride the train, feed the birds, ride the carousel. It was a big day of fun! Plus, it was beautiful weather.

Feeding the giraffes.

Easter Sunday. Yes, it was cold (snowed the night before). So, cute Easter outfits with long sleeve shirts on underneath. I love putting them in matching outfits. Doesn't Carson look like a little J.D.?! The boys matched all the way down to their socks!

I think our kids really enjoyed Easter this year. The new clothes, the great songs in church, the Easter eggs, the cake, the relaxed day of fun with just our family... And, we can tell because at the end of a really good day around here they tell us goodnight by saying... "Happy Easter Day!" Today is April ... weeks after Easter and they are still saying "Happy Easter Day!" at the end of the day. They are too cute for words!

Hunting Easter eggs in our winter coats! (See that adorable coat that Natalie has on... her Granny Jill made it for her!)

We enjoyed an at home day on Easter. We got take out for dinner, took LONG naps in the afternoon, baked a cake and decorated it for dessert. I think more sprinkles made it on the floor and in their bellys than on the cake! Then, the kids thought it was someone's birthday because we were having cake. So, they decided it was Mommy's birthday and sang to me. Okay, why not!

We don't take a piece of the bunny off with our fingers... we just dive right in and eat it! Isn't it fun to be a kid. Natalie is referring to the chocolate treat as eating "bunny ears."

J.D. can take more bites faster than I expected. I took my eyes off of him for one minute and the bunny was almost gone...

Look at this big guy! He loves sitting up and being a part of the action around here.

This picture was taken the week of the endless fevers and snot... doesn't she look adorable anyway. Granny Jill made this coat for her. We wear it all the time.

Traveled in March to attend my sister's baby shower. Isn't she adorable. We took this picture to show that she was the pregnant one... guess I shouldn't have stood sideways.

She loves her little brother!

Can't get enough of this girl. She is precious... love her more and more everyday.

Mommy's New Hair

Those are my sister's eyes!

Haven't seen my original hair color since college... and I didn't realize how long ago that really is now! (over 10 years of haircoloring... oh my... now I guess we shall see if there is any gray... certainly didn't have any before children... hmmm).

I love it!