yo gabba gabba!

For Trixie's birthday, we went see Yo Gabba Gabba! live.

What a fun show it was! After a slow start . . . [not for the show itself, but for Lucy's fears], a blast was had by all.

We had great seats in the front, but apparently a little too close for Lucy's taste. The show was a bit loud and a bit flashy, so Lucy and I moved back a few rows. We still had great seats, but it wasn't quite so in-your-face. Trixie, on the other hand, loved the whole thing and wasn't phased at all by the sounds and lights.

They sang all our favorite songs, had Biz Markie's live Beat of the Day, and The Super Music Friends Show starring Mates of State.



After the intermission, Muno and Foofa walked down the aisle right next to us. Muno had stopped there for a few minutes. I really wanted to touch him, but I was afraid that Lucy would freak out [She was sitting right next to him but, fortunately, was fixated on DJ Lance Rock and Plex up on stage and didn't notice him or Foofa until they had walked by]. phew

Thanks for a great time, Grandpa!

For those of you not familiar with Yo Gabba Gabba!, here is their official website where you can check them out: yogabbagabba.com

soccer mom

It's official - I have become a . . . soccer mom [oy].

No, this does not mean I will be purchasing a mini-van or become one of those stereotypical soccer moms - though I did have the pleasure of meeting a few on the field . . .

Lucy has joined a soccer team. She was a little slow to warm up [and stayed pretty close to my side]. But by the end of the day, I was stepping further and further away and she was playing with the best of them - she stole the ball and even scored a goal!! [pretty headband and all]

It actually was lots of fun watching these little 4- and 5-year-olds, who really had no idea what was going on, kick the ball and run around the field.

new year, new lunchbox

Lucy has started school again and was back into the swing without missing a beat.

She's off on another learning adventure!