My parents are super cool grandparents.
Back when their oldest grandchild McKay (my sisters son) was living in California, they bought annual passes to the Orange County Children's Theater and started taking him there. This theater performs at the OC Performing Arts center and puts on about four shows a year.
It's there where the children and their guests ;) get to enjoy a 90 minute play, have the opportunity to learn theater behavior/etiquette, and after the show, meet the actors and get their autographs. It's all very exciting!
When McKay moved away to Utah (so sad), it left a spot open for Spencer to take. At first we weren't sure if a three year old could handle the theater, but Spencer did very well and has really loved this time with his grandparents. We figure that he's been going now for about 2.5 years, wow!
Well, now that Leda is approaching the ripe old age of 4, my folks thought it was time that Leda join in on the fun. This last month was the first time all four of them got to go on a date to the theater together. Truth be told, I'm not sure Spencer appreciated Leda crashing the party at first, but as the night progressed, I'm told he warmed up to the idea of having his little sister along.
The foursome.jpg)
Off to dinner and the show, look at those grins!.jpg)
Grandpa likes to explain things, we all chuckle at Grandpa for how often he stops to look at flowers or point out architecture...but honestly, we love this about him. This picture makes me tear up, it just so perfectly captures my Dad...
And this picture captures my beautiful Mom. She really does love time with her "grandbabies" (her word)...
Autographs after the show, it's like meeting a celebrity! lol
A snapshot with the Frog on the way out, what a night!
And Aaron and I must confess that we kinda love being down to one kid for an evening every once in a while...it's so quiet, we almost don't know what to do!
Thanks Grandma and Grandpa for loving our children the way you do and wanting to make these memories with them.
Disclaimer: I realize this post might make my sister sad, or even cry. SO not my intent Carrie... love ya, muah!
Monday, March 23, 2009
Date night with Grandma and Grandpa
Posted by Marcy at 8:11 PM
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5 comments:
That looks like such a fun family tradition! We will have to check out one of those shows!
Marcy, you really are very very lucky to have such great parents who are great with your kids. That theater thing sounds so fun and your kids will always have great memories of that.
What fantastic grandparents!!
I'm so jealous. That looks like so much fun. What a great idea. I think we have a children's theater here. I may have to start doing date nights with Kayden.
What a fun time with wonderful grandparents! Your kids are SO cute.
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