This show was so fantastic! I am a really big fan of this musical and would love to see it again! It was funny, sad, so witty, and felt so sincere. It is based on a true story and the man who wrote the story is the narrator (and himself) in the show. They started out at the Fringe Festival and then got spotted by Mirvish Productions and moved up to the Panasonic. I really hope they can take it even further. The actors were all incredible...especially the main actor playing his mom, from Ikea commercial fame..."start the car..start the car!". Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Road Trip!!!!!
This was so fun! My sister and I headed to Toronto to see "My Mothers Lesbian, Jewish, Wiccan Wedding" at the Panasonic Theatre. It was great to be in the car, just us....something we don't get to do often. We had a leisurely dinner at "Spring Rolls" and then went to the show a few doors down.
This show was so fantastic! I am a really big fan of this musical and would love to see it again! It was funny, sad, so witty, and felt so sincere. It is based on a true story and the man who wrote the story is the narrator (and himself) in the show. They started out at the Fringe Festival and then got spotted by Mirvish Productions and moved up to the Panasonic. I really hope they can take it even further. The actors were all incredible...especially the main actor playing his mom, from Ikea commercial fame..."start the car..start the car!".
This show was so fantastic! I am a really big fan of this musical and would love to see it again! It was funny, sad, so witty, and felt so sincere. It is based on a true story and the man who wrote the story is the narrator (and himself) in the show. They started out at the Fringe Festival and then got spotted by Mirvish Productions and moved up to the Panasonic. I really hope they can take it even further. The actors were all incredible...especially the main actor playing his mom, from Ikea commercial fame..."start the car..start the car!". 
Hazzards of Homeschooling
As soon as Annie sits down with a pencil, whether she is doing art or doing some homeschooling, Baxter has to be in the middle of it! He flips and flops all over the paper, grabs the pencil and demands to be the centre of attention. It is usually a battle until, after about the 10th time of being put to the floor, he retires to the bedroom for a nap..it must be exhausting!
Lee
LeeThursday, March 25, 2010
Kathee and Zee...memory lane!
Wow this was a few years ago...a blessingway for Zee. I can't remember who you were pregnant with!! Ahh that was a good time! Remember that belly carrot cake I made...I wish I had a photo of that...with the cupcake breasts lol. I didn't want to cut it in front of anyone! I would choose a Blessingway over a babyshower. I love that the focus is on the mom and the journey she is on.
Lee
Lee
New energy
This photo cracks me up..my dad is always so playful. This is from a few years ago...he is in his late 70's here and riding around on my kids plasma car....
It was so nice having march break to just hang out..not big plans other than Kate's play...time outside since it was so beautiful out. But now I feel the urge to spring clean, do some projects that need doing, really get Annie into some new school work, get Kate all set up for school in September (dh's department!), get the gardens ready and some seeds started (soon)...I feel like there is lots to do...things I want to do and things that just need doing. I feel that if we are really productive, then later towards summer, we can really enjoy the time "off".
Lee
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Remember when...
a grocery store employee would carry your groceries to your car? It still happens in the small town I am close to! Now if they would just come home and put it away.....and then make lunch.
Lee
Lee
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Tea Biscuits...
....or scones? (are they the same thing?) I prefer the name tea biscuits...they sound so simple and homey and comforting. These turned out really well..the kids like them with jam or honey and a cuppa tea. Good as a sweet with tea or savory with a yummy pot of stew. We use the same recipe for making cinamin rolls...and for putting a crust on our veggie pot pie.
Basic biscuit recipe......
2 cups of flour
1 Tbsp baking soda
1 Tbsp sugar (or more)
dash salt
cut in 1/4 cup veggie shortening or butter
add 3/4 cup water or milk
bake at 400 degrees for 12 minutes.
Lee...
Friday, March 19, 2010
The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon!
Lee here.......This play ran for 5 shows during march break..the last show being today. Kate was so happy to get into this play. Its such a great opportunity for her to do what she loves. She really liked her costume and her role as "The Enchantress" but wished she had more time on stage. She plays an evil role so well, its spooky!
This year they had a new director. Many things were different and one of the fun, positive changes was they had someone come in to do their hair and stage makeup..(I thought of Thuy, Zee!)
There were many kids in this play...so many different characters from many different stories. Kate is signing autographs here which is why she is holding a pen:)
A group shot of the cast. Kate has made some fabulous friends from the 2 plays she has been in at this theatre. She also ushers so she gets to enjoy other plays as well. She is happy to be part of this theatre! The theatre director approached me and said how great she thinks Kate is at acting and she is so mature, friendly and she really appreciates her help. So nice to hear good things about your children when they are outside of the home. (fyi she isnt always mature, friendly and helpful at home;) These plays have been really positive for her.
This year they had a new director. Many things were different and one of the fun, positive changes was they had someone come in to do their hair and stage makeup..(I thought of Thuy, Zee!)
There were many kids in this play...so many different characters from many different stories. Kate is signing autographs here which is why she is holding a pen:)
A group shot of the cast. Kate has made some fabulous friends from the 2 plays she has been in at this theatre. She also ushers so she gets to enjoy other plays as well. She is happy to be part of this theatre! The theatre director approached me and said how great she thinks Kate is at acting and she is so mature, friendly and she really appreciates her help. So nice to hear good things about your children when they are outside of the home. (fyi she isnt always mature, friendly and helpful at home;) These plays have been really positive for her.
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