The Second Row

Several years ago, my family and I attended the Broadway production of "The Lion King".  Even though our tickets were near the back of the theatre, we loved every minute of it.  A few years later, when this same production toured Canada, we purchased last-minute tickets.  By some fluke, we were able to get tickets on the second row.  It was amazing!  It was like a totally different show seeing things so close.  The facial expressions of the puppeteers for Pumba and Timon were hilarious!

I once had another second row experience, when my sister-in-law purchased Faith Hill and Tim McGraw concert tickets.  I had no idea we'd be seated right down on the floor beside the stage!  When Faith Hill walked out on the catwalk, everyone stood up to gather around.  We were so close, that if we wanted to, we could've reached out and touched her.  Being so close was incredible!  I could see every intimate detail of her face -- every trickle of sweat.

Last night, by another fluke, The Mr. was offered two free tickets to the CFR.  And wouldn't you know it, they were on the second row!  He thought he'd died and gone to heaven.  (Another chance to wear his cowboy boots, no doubt!)  

Being so close to the action was fascinating!  Too bad I wasn't quick enough to get any pictures.  But somebody obviously did (thank-you Google).  This is what we saw from the second row:

Second-row tickets are definitely pretty amazing!  As long as you can dodge the flying dirt clumps when the animals race by so quickly!  

And remember to keep your mouth closed.

Dixie

Only a Month and a Half Until Winter!

Several people posted this picture on facebook this morning.  Yes, it's true.  We were definitely dumped on yesterday.

• There were were 3-hour commutes to work normally 20 minutes away.  
• There were record numbers of car accidents.
• There were cars stuck in their own driveways.
• There were children stuck in the middle of the sidewalk on their way home from school.

But as I was talking with a friend, we decided that most Edmontonians like that about living here.  I'm serious!  It gives us something to talk about, complain about, or (in my case) blog about. 

Dixie

P.S.  I'd like to give a shout-out to the mysterious neighbor who snow-blowed my driveway last night, as well as several others in the neighborhood.  He (or she) will never know the good that did to my heart!

Gotta Love 'Em

Okay, so the pictures aren't the greatest, but these "Showbiz Kids" definitely are!

I wasn't sure if they would still show up for class on Wednesday, seeing as how it was Halloween.  But they were troopers and came anyway.   And even worked really hard!   I'm so proud of them.





This picture of my assistant and me was taken by one of the previously photographed munchkins.  Unfortunately, you can't see how awesome Emily's make-up was.





Thing 1 and Thing 2 thought it was only fitting that they should have their picture taken with the Cat In The Hat.  (Was I flashing peace signs, or giving those poor kiddos "donkey ears"?  I'm not really sure.  Apparently when I get in front of a camera, I get a little too excited for my own good.)

As I've mentioned a zillion times, I don't really care for Halloween, but these kids helped make the day a whole lot better.  Actually, they make every week a whole lot better!

And so does the younger class that comes on Tuesdays!  I love doing this!!

Dixie