The play that took over the last 2 weeks of July!!
Such a fun experience for Miriam and I since I "got to" to help with props and make-up. I say "got to" because I would lose $100 deposit if I didn't help. It is fun though, to be apart of something and feel needed so it's required, hard, and fun all at the same time. Fun, and exhausting, and hard on everyone but mostly the boys and dad at home.
Darin was amazing to hold down the fort. He even taught Soren how to ride his bike one evening. We realized that Miriam had seen her dad about 10 min per day for an entire week! We would leave for a performance before he got home from work and she had to go straight to bed when we got back. That is probably normal for some families, but that is super strange for ours. It made me realize how lucky we are that the kids do get to see Darin so much.
The 2 weeks started with the Farmington City Parade
and performance in the park.
Then Miriam came down with Viral Meningitis (what the heck?!) and had to miss some DO NOT MISS practices but got right back in there when she was better.
Then we both had some long run throughs and dress rehearsals.
Which led up to 6 nightly performances of the show.
My favorite part of the play was Step in Time. Cutest chimney sweeps ever.
Some friends and family that came to the show:
I somehow got my camera in that funny setting I sometimes end up in. Darin has since explained how to get out of it but for now...we will call these artistic.
Miriam got a Saturday with Grandma all to herself while Darin and I took the boys to Price to attend our 20th high school reunion. So that was a super bonus...especially when you get Chocolate croissants for breakfast, some new school clothes from H&M and a trip to Miss Cavanaugh's. Two of her neighborhood friends came to that show which made her day!
Most of the nights were sold out, which was not too surprising since the venue is small....but it's Farmington City's highest attended play ever at this point!
This was a huge growing experience for M. Her first play with adults and children and although this is community theatre most of the lead rolls went to extremely talented people. Some moments of intimidation, sadness, and frustration but also such a good learning experience and so so much fun!
Darin was amazing to hold down the fort. He even taught Soren how to ride his bike one evening. We realized that Miriam had seen her dad about 10 min per day for an entire week! We would leave for a performance before he got home from work and she had to go straight to bed when we got back. That is probably normal for some families, but that is super strange for ours. It made me realize how lucky we are that the kids do get to see Darin so much.
The 2 weeks started with the Farmington City Parade
and performance in the park.
Then Miriam came down with Viral Meningitis (what the heck?!) and had to miss some DO NOT MISS practices but got right back in there when she was better.
Then we both had some long run throughs and dress rehearsals.
Which led up to 6 nightly performances of the show.
My favorite part of the play was Step in Time. Cutest chimney sweeps ever.
Some friends and family that came to the show:
I somehow got my camera in that funny setting I sometimes end up in. Darin has since explained how to get out of it but for now...we will call these artistic.
Miriam got a Saturday with Grandma all to herself while Darin and I took the boys to Price to attend our 20th high school reunion. So that was a super bonus...especially when you get Chocolate croissants for breakfast, some new school clothes from H&M and a trip to Miss Cavanaugh's. Two of her neighborhood friends came to that show which made her day!
Most of the nights were sold out, which was not too surprising since the venue is small....but it's Farmington City's highest attended play ever at this point!
This was a huge growing experience for M. Her first play with adults and children and although this is community theatre most of the lead rolls went to extremely talented people. Some moments of intimidation, sadness, and frustration but also such a good learning experience and so so much fun!
