noah sure was a big help over the last several weeks getting everything ready for hansel and gretel. he did it all from hanging drops, to working on lights, to sewing costumes, to building scenery, to playing with props! what a stage hand!
love, laurie
we wish we had more indoor play places near where we live. unfortunately, the options are limited and a bit small for noah's size and interest. noah is obsessed with blippi and one of the places that blippi and meekah visit is billy beez. he loves to watch those episodes, especially with all the slides because noah LOVES slides.
we were so excited to find out that there was a billy beez in new york only 1 hour and 15 mins from our house. on saturday morning we took a trip before our rehearsal in the evening, and boy did noah love it. there were an insane amount of slides there and he was in his glory. we were all worn out for days!
i took a ton of videos but only got a few photos because it was quite a circus act to contort our adult bodies to fit through there after him!
our "hansel and gretel" children's theatre show opens at the university this morning and we can't wait to welcome hundreds of school students into our theatre to see this labor-of-love show.
the costumes are ready, the light cues are written, the pyrotechnics are loaded . . . we're ready.
i'll be sure to share lots of photos of the show next week!
last week ryan checked the mail and said a package had arrived and we were both confused since we didn't order anything. it was addressed to noah and contained the sweetest present from ryan's aunt rose. she made noah his own reversible apron to wear when he helps me in the kitchen and sent along a tiny spatula and spoon for him in the apron pockets.
of course he loved it because he has been stealing my aprons to wear when we're cooking. what a thoughtful and nice surprise! thanks, rose!
we've been so busy with work and this show that we completely forgot that thursday was the first day of spring. it wasn't until i glanced at my email and saw a reminder from rita's for their annual promotion of free italian ice on the first day of spring.
we only had a very short moment of time between dinner and rehearsal, but luckily we don't live far from rita's, so we flew over there and had a little treat in the car. noah loved it thinking it was ice cream. we shared a free pumpkin flavor and a free lemon flavor. he definitely approved of both!
love, laurie
he also likes to switch it up and use other things for his mic check. during this photo is was a rocking rendition of "baa baa black sheep" for an awesome sound check.
love, laurie
noah survived his second ever trip to the dentist and he was a good boy. they rewarded him with a toothbrush and a balloon, which he loved. he also loved checking out the cool cabin-themed playhouse built at the dentist's office.
love, laurie
we've been hard at work on this year's children's theatre production for quite a bit now and it's completely consuming our lives. we're really looking forward to bringing "hansel and gretel" to life for hundreds of local school children to enjoy!
here's a sneak peek at some lighting, costuming, and scenery that we've been working our magic on for this show! this one sure is going to be over the top!
love, laurie
i don't get to have as many leko cuddles as i would like or as i used to because a certain 2 year old is always pulling me in a million different directions. so, whenever i get a moment to cuddle leko i happily take it!
love, laurie
i've been working on costumes for our upcoming children's theatre production of "hansel and gretel" at the university, and noah loves helping me sew. he also loves helping try on the costumes too! he had fun dressing up as a mouse and a dog.
love, laurie
noah loves tools . . . i mean, he really LOVES playing with all of ryan's tools and equipment. he recently tried on ryan's logging helmet and was pleased with himself!
love, laurie
this guy loves helping mama in the kitchen. he was very happy to help me "cut" mushrooms recently.
love, laurie
noah had the best seat in the house recently watching one of my tribute bands on stage from way up in the projection booth. he sure loves mama and dada's "big shows!"
love, laurie
noah doesn't sit . . . he doesn't. we're desparately trying to teach him the art of just sitting down and relaxing, but he's having no part of it.
we've tried to lure him on the couch with fun things on tv and blankets and a cat . . . but it lasts just moments before he escapes.
noah had the chance to play with homemade play-doh with both grandmas recently and he was a big fan. he loves rolling with his little rolling pin and cutting out shapes. too cute.
love, laurie
this guy looked extra cute wearing his 1/4 zip sweater and jeans recently. i had to snap a quick picture.
i was unboxing a new costume that arrived for our upcoming children's theatre show and there was a hat included in the package. noah decided to try it on and looked way too cute in it!
love, laurie
the master chef has really been enjoying cooking and baking with mama in the kitchen. he likes standing on his step stool and he really likes "digging up" ingredients!
love, laurie
this guy loves jumping on headset and calling cues. he recently hopped on the comm system backstage after mom and dad's musical to tell everyone that they did a good job on the big show!
