Can't Stop Singing

We went to Sesame Street Live this weekend. The kids loved it, and we're all still singing the main song from it, "Can't Stop Singing," although Piper often sings, "Please stop singing," which may be a commentary on my vocal skills.

Before the show, they have a play zone set up where kids can pretend to be on Sesame Street, interact close up with the characters, color, and work off some pre-show energy.

 

Then it was onto the show. We were about 5 rows from the front, which was awesome because the characters would come right down to us, and dance on a mini-stage right next to us.

It was super fun, but super exhausting. By the time we got home, the kids were high on their candy treats but exhausted from having to keep it together so long, and Eric and I were spent from trying to keep them from lunging at the stage for so long. However, we'll probably do it again because seeing the looks on their faces while were there was priceless.

For the Love of Santa

We've been talking about Santa with the kids for a few weeks now, so they were so excited to go see him yesterday. In general, the kids have very little stranger danger, so I knew they'd be okay with Santa, but I didn't expect them to love it that much. This is the best picture we got because Piper kept turning around to see and talk to him. Fletch just couldn't stop smiling. I just love this photo....

Piper asked Santa for "dollies and babies," and Fletch asked for "trains." They've been good girls and boys this year, so hopefully Santa will bring them everything they want.

Mom Visit

As mentioned in a previous post, my mom came to visit this weekend, and a great time was had by all. The kids were super-cute and well behaved, and really put on a show of all their new talking and other skills.

The high point of the weekend was a Saturday trip to the U.S. Botanic Garden's Seasons Greetings exhibit, where they had model trains running through some plant-based displays.

Seeing Thomas (and Annie and Claribel) and Percy in action might have been the highlight of Fletch's life so far. 

Piper just loved running everywhere and exploring.

And some pics in front of the Capitol

After a quick lunch at the Air and Space Museum, we went home and everyone took long naps. It was a morning of fun and excitement and probably the most walking the kids have ever done. Overall, we had a wonderful weekend, and can't wait to see my mom again in a few weeks.