The Nutcracker

 

Awhile ago I found a video of the Nutcracker Ballet and picked it up thinking Audrey would enjoy it. Enjoy it is an understatement. She loved it. So we picked up a Nutcracker book at the library. She loved it. So...when we saw that there would be a live performance of the Nutcracker at ISU, we had to get this girl there to see it in person.

 

Justin stayed home with David and let me go with Audrey since I've always wanted to see it as well. And, well we knew Audrey would love it but the surprising thing was how much I loved it too. Turns out I love ballet. Like, really love it. Who knew?

 

Audrey whispered in my ear through the whole thing. "There's Uncle Drosselmeyer!" "The Mouse King!" and then when the lights came on and the curtain came down for intermission she turned to me horrified and said, "Mom, it can't be over yet!"

 

 

It was a great experience and we're big time fans.

Definately seeing it again next year.

 



A's first field trip

It's been a busy few weeks for our family. It's the end of the semester for Justin which means finishing up all projects and papers, studying for finals, and presenting his thesis on Thursday. It's also getting close to the end of Audrey's school year which has meant parties, reading programs, "under the sea" day at school and field trips.

(Also- May 7th is coming fast and plans for a rainbow birthday party are in full swing. Audrey's counting down the days)

Today Audrey got to ride the school bus (so excited to ride the bus!) and go to the fire station (so excited to see a fire truck!) to learn all about firemen and fire safety. I was able to volunteer to help and I've got to say, watching my daughter with her friends, learning and having new experiences is definitely a lot of fun.

She even got to take home a bright pink fireman's hat.

I wasn't going to take a hat until one of the fireman plopped one on my head as we walked past him. Turns out it's a good thing that we got a spare:

Audrey's Adventures

Chapter 4: The Package

One day, Audrey got a package in the mail. Her Mom and Dad brought it in the house so she could see what was inside.

She pulled out a pair of pink pants..

Some cute shirts...

and a pretty necklace!

She put the necklace on right away and liked it so much that she clapped and made her Mom and Dad clap with her.

Then she saw that there was a plate in the box.

It was such a cute plate!

Audrey decided to fill the plate up with packing peanuts.

Then she popped some bubbles like her Grandma Bunn had shown her how to do.

Audrey loved her package and spent the rest of the day admiring her new necklace!

The End.

Thank you Christine and Millie and the rest of the Mecham Family!!

After watching Audrey open this package we can tell that Christmas is going to be fun this year. She's opened things in the past but now she can pull out each piece and oohh and ahh over it, it's way cute. Justin and I are big fans of the pink corderoy pants- we'd actually gotten a pair for Audrey when she was about 6 months old and she wore them all the time so we're excited to have another pair. The necklace is SO cute, I just may have to borrow it. And that plate! That is such a cute idea! We'll definately use it for birthdays and other special occasions. We love it, thank you so much.

Audrey's Adventures

Chapter 3: A Day in the Life

Today Audrey got to crawl in her Mom and Dad's big bed and watch the Backyardigans while her Mom took a shower.

Then she helped her Mom pick out what to wear. (yes, she's carrying a basket of socks like a purse)

Obviously Audrey's Mom didn't pick out a very good outfit. Audrey was horrified.

So she said, "here Mom, let me help you out. This shirt would go much better with those pants."

Then Audrey changed her outfit and let her Mom do her hair and she played with her memory game. (Aren't those the funniest pants ever?)

Later, Audrey had a hot dog for lunch. It was especially good because she ate it all by herself with her very own fork and she got to dip it in a lot of ketchup.

After lunch she tried on her Dad's playstation controller to see if it would be a good necklace.

Right now she's taking a nap. We'll see what the afternoon brings.

The End.

Audrey's Adventures

Chapter Two: The Costume

One night Audrey's Mom made her try on a pumpkin costume for Halloween.

Audrey wasn't sure that she liked being a pumpkin.

So her Mom took her into the bathroom so she could see her costume in the mirror.

Audrey liked it. She waved her hands and laughed at herself in the mirror.

Then she was distracted by the sink and had to play with her hands and feet in the water for a few minutes.

And then to be nice, Audrey let her Mom take another picture of her. Audrey's Mom likes to take a lot of pictures.

When she was done playing in the water, Audrey came out and told her Dad that she liked the costume. She was all ready for Halloween!

The End.

H a p p y H a l l o w e e n !

We will have pictures of the debut of this costume at Justin's office this afternoon and our ward trunck or treat party tomorrow.

Audrey's Adventures

Chapter One: The Walk

Sometimes Audrey goes on a walk through her neighborhood with her Mom and Dad.

Her Mom makes her wear a hat and she doesn't like it.

but she wears it anyway and walks and walks.

As Audrey walks she comes across a kitty.

She stops to visit for a minute.

Audrey and the kitty pick out a nice rock.

The kitty goes back to it's house.

So Audrey goes back to hers. With her rock.

The End.