March, Part One

I love having the Pearson live with us. Every morning is a giggle fest of watching Kenison enjoy her breakfast, 

or a piece of chocolate Nora managed to slip to her.

I've discovered Nora is not a morning person, despite that super cute bedhead she rocks. She likes to let off steam in the morning, gearing up for a day of mischief, shenanigans, and mayhem. 

I've learned Brinlee is as happy in the morning as she is at every other time of day. She kind of brightens up the whole house.

I love watching these two dress up. I swear it was just last year my own little girls clomped around the house in my shoes. It seems appropriate Ashley's girls are clomping around in her old prom shoes. 

Yep, it's easy to be entertained by these three precious girls. 

I got to run over to the school to see Hailey  J. K. Rowling explain the plot of her first book.

It sounded really interesting. I'm guessing it will be a hit, J. K. Don't forget me when you're famous!

Alas, the weather is still snowy, cold, and all around despicable. We find ourselves again leaving for warmer places. It was really hard to go, especially after receiving this note from Brin. 

 I love Kindergarten spelling.

Rather than embarking on a vacation that began with a 20 hour flight,

Stan had the brilliant idea to break things up and stop in New York for the first night. David and Bonnie did the same, and we met them in the city for a night of fun.

Stan even found last minute tickets for this Broadway play.

Picture from here.

The play is in the Lyric theater,

a venue built in 1996-1997 on the site of the 1903 Lyric theater. 

The old building had fallen into serious disrepair and was condemned. 

Fortunately, several architectural elements and structures were carefully preserved and incorporated into the new building. 

The performance combined traditional Cirque de Soleil acrobatics with a cheesy story line.

Picture from here.

Despite the weak plot, we really enjoyed the performance.

Picture from here.

Somehow we managed to find ice cream afterwards. I know. I was surprised too.

We wondered a little, 

then headed to bed so we could catch our next flight to warmer places. This is going to be fun!