The first play was Robin Hood. My little brother Jacob played the part of Will Scarlet (who is one of my favorite Robin Hood characters), the best friend of Robin Hood. He was absolutely fantastic! He did several one handed cartwheels during his swordfights and he competed with Robin for star of the show. I am SO impressed with him, his acting ability, and how grown up he is.
David had to work late, so Lydia and I drove up to Morgan by ourselves. She was such a little champ. For almost the whole first half she sat in her little carseat and ate graham crackers and played with her bear. For the second half I pulled her out and she sat on my lap and played a game with my mom that resembled peek-a-boo. It was only for the last 5-10 minutes that I had to stand up with her in the back. (I think she started getting afraid of the dark and all the loud noises.)
We missed David, and he was sad that he wasn't able to make it - but I'm so glad we were able to go. It was really fun and we always love to spend time with my family.
Play #2 was The Music Man. It was put on by the West Valley stake and my sister-in-law Melissa was able to perform in it. She worked SO hard to prepare: all of the rehearsals, all of the dancing and singing, and all of the costume making. I was able to spend some time with her to help put her costume together and we had a great time.
Because children under 8 weren't allowed, we decided that it was best to keep Lydia in her normal schedule as best we could and so David stayed home with her. I was able to meet up with Amy, Cal, and Sue to watch Melissa. Again, I missed David and Lydia - but I really really enjoyed the play! It was amazing to know that all of the actors were just people from the stake. It was very well done.
I'm so glad that I was able to attend both of these plays - both because I love and support Jacob and Melissa, and because I thoroughly enjoy the feeling that comes from watching a play. It's made even better when you know someone in the play and you know how much time and effort they've put in. Congratulations Jacob and Melissa!
3 comments:
One-handed cartwheels?!? Wow!!! Also, Melissa looks so good in her costume!
I LOVE plays too - Carter does not. I usually only get to go when I have a reason to coerce him - which occurs mainly just on my birthday. :) And sadly I don't really have anyone who enjoys them to go with out here! Still hoping to get in at least one this year. :) PS I'll put a plug in - for the Kaysville City Musical this year, which is always around July 4th weekend, they are doing the Scarlet Pimpernel which is my all-time favorite show. My brother and dad are both in it and I'm SO sad I won't be able to see it! If you're available at the time, I'd highly recommend heading there to see it. :) Kaysville City always does a really good job.
I love going to plays as well and it has been FAR too long since I've been. Looks like both plays were really well done! How fun :) Glad Lydia was such a champ for them too.
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