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February 9, 2015

Wicked

Instead of watching the Superbowl this year - Olive and I had a mommy/daughter date night on Sunday. First I took her to a delicious Italian dinner. Then we went to Pantages theater to see WICKED.

It's one of my all time favorite Broadway shows. Even though it was my third time seeing it - I still loved it as much as the first time!

The best part was sitting with Olive and watching her excitement when they sang the songs that she knew. She really does love musical theater……thank goodness!

February 2, 2015

As most of you know, Olive is obsessed with So You Think You Can Dance. Last year we would stay up late and watch it together. Last week Lotus got us tickets to watch the live show and meet all the dancers!

This is Olive's favorite dancer - Ricky. She made him the necklace he is wearing in the picture AND two beautiful drawings. It was pretty much the cutest thing ever.

She had the best time. At first I think she was overwhelmed that ALL the dancers were there and she got to meet them and take pictures. Of course - they all loved her. One thing is for sure - she is one lucky little girl.

Thanks Auntie Lotus for the tickets - you are the BEST!

January 31, 2015

vine of the week

turn the sound on for this one

January 28, 2015

A Few of our Favorite Books

Olive and Buster have a pretty impressive library of books. Here are a few of our favorites right now!

1. Lulu and Pip - by Nina Gruener, photographed by Stephanie Rausser, doll by Jess Brown. This book is amazing. The photographs are absolutely beautiful and the story about a little girl and her doll is pretty adorable. If your child falls in love with this book like mine has, you can also buy the doll for $200. Or….if you have a crafty grandma like us - she can make you one!

2. Dragons Love Tacos - by Adam Rubin. This book is silly and cute. All dragons love tacos….unless there is salsa involved!

3. Press Here - by Herve Tullet. This book is so cool and interactive. Each page asks the reader to press dots, shake the page, or tilt the book. You never know what is going to happen next! This is one of our favorites right now.

4. The Pout Pout Fish - by Deborah Diesen. It's about a grumpy little fish and his interactions with all his sea friends. Olive pretty much knows every word.

5. Children Make Terrible Pets - by Peter Brown. I love this book. The illustrations and story are so cute! A little bear finds a boy in the woods and asks his mom if he can keep him!

6. My Mommy Hung the Moon - by Jamie Lee Curtis & Laura Cornell. I'll admit - this is one of my favorites. This is about a mom who can do everything and her baby who loves her to the moon and back!