Cirque du Soleil

The past week or so, the Cirque du Soleil Michael Jackson Immortal Tour group has been staying at the Hilton Garden Inn. Greg has been working long hours, but had great stories to tell about the incredible people he was interacting with while at work. I went to drop off lunch for him one day and some of the performers were practicing in the hallway!

I think Greg may have mentioned something about going to the show early on, but neither of us had much of an interest in spending money to go see it. The day of the performance Greg called me and said "The Cirque du Soleil group left the hotel free tickets to the show... wanna go?" Well, free is a very good price and even though it would be a late night on a weekday (I am so lame) I decided it would be a fun date night :) We rode the city bus with some of Greg's coworkers to Matthew Knight Arena at the UofO.

Our seats were AMAZING. And so was the show! I don't know how much I would have loved it if I had paid over $100 for it or if it was a regular Cirque du Soleil theme though. I am not a Michael Jackson fanatic, but I do enjoy his music. I think 50 different Michael Jackson songs were played, and the show was put on in such a way that it seemed more like a musical.

While Greg and I did not yell out "We love you Michael!", cry buckets of tears throughout the show, or wear Michael Jackson themed clothing, we had a really great time. I definitely recommend the show to anyone who is considering purchasing tickets.

Born in the Wrong Era?

My cousin Janell is in town visiting from California and I have been wanting to spend a lot of time with her while she's here. Her family went to help friends set up for an estate sale the other night so I tagged along. The woman who lived in the home was somewhat of a hoarder, but she held onto many of her fashionable clothing items from the 50's and 60's. Naturally, my cousins and I took the opportunity to try some things on.

Amanda holding up a cute dress and matching sweater

Mrs. Chase (owner of clothes) was very petite and I had to really suck it in to fit into some of the items!)

Thinking you could find similar things in Anthropology these days? Funny how things come back in style!

Green party dress.... I was tempted to take it, but couldn't think of an occasion to wear it.

She also had some gorgeous hats! They wouldn't fit my fat head though.

Kind of regretting not taking this awesome shirt, even had the extreme pointed collar from the seventies.

 We had so much fun looking around. We were there to "help" but did more playing than helping I think. My cousins were very close to the family and were allowed to pick out some pieces of jewelry. They found some gorgeous broaches as well as necklaces to take. Janell also found a fur collar... she surprisingly pulled it off beautifully. She's convinced she was born in the wrong era. Looking through all the clothes, hats, and gloves felt very MadMen. Makes me second guess getting rid of clothes, but I seriously doubt my style will ever be sought after 50 years later ha ha.

Auntiehood

I was blessed with the opportunity to spend last Sunday through Tuesday back at my parents house where I hung out with this little cutie most of the time...

Macie in her cumbersome bumblebee costume that was put on her first thing Halloween morning...

She wore it ALL day long...

But did surprisingly well :) I think it annoyed me more than it did her.

Macie is smiling every so often now... wasn't quite able to catch one on camera though.

Her cheeks definitely look like mine, Britt's, and Ty's when we were babies.

so, she gives this "furrowed brow" look ALL the time! It is hilarious! Some of her facial expressions at only 7 weeks old are full of such personality already.

and of course, I had to take a self pic of Macie and her Auntie Meg

I had a great time with my niece and family while visiting. So thankful that Katrina and Tyler are easygoing with her and allow family to be so involved in her life! We think she may have colic,because of how fussy she is 24/7. She finishes nursing and then starts crying, she wakes up from a nap and starts crying, she sits happy and content in your arms and starts crying. The only relief she seems to get is to be held and "bounced" in someone's arms. I got quite the workout with her! My arms and abs are still sore from holding, carrying, rocking, and bouncing her. Keep up the good work all you super mom's out there!