June 24, 2010: Thursday Night is Date Night!

I can't explain the excitement that rushed over me as I opened up The Scera's summer schedule and saw that Linda Eder- One of my all time favorite singers next to Judy Garland- would be putting a concert on at the outdoor theater. I could barely control my fingers as I texted Craig, "Linda Eder is coming to the Scera! We have to go!"

These moments have become rare for me. I've become less passionate about theater and the arts since I worked at Tuacahn- and since I became a mom. Shows come and go and the ones that I would have given me that giddiness in my tummy, and that rush to buy tickets- or audition for- no matter what, no longer phase me. I just think, "I'd like to go see that, but we don't have the time or the money- or the babysitter :)" I was actually amazed to find how excited I was at the thought of seeing her in concert because things like this have just become less important to me since marriage.

Perhaps it's because I've been trying to make it to one of her concerts for years. Or maybe it's because she is one of the best kept secrets out there- not many have heard of her but she has a beautifully powerful voice and continues to amaze me with each song. Or maybe it's because she's a singer who seems to share the same liking for music that I do- she is also a Judy Garland fan and has even released a tribute album.



Well Craig got me the tickets, and the day finally came last Thursday and I was way excited! When we got there I was shocked to find that there was no where to park. The lots and streets were full. But we got in, we got our seats and we sat down to enjoy a wonderful evening. Everyone loved the show. They loved it so much she even did an encore performance- I didn't know they still did that. It was a great night!



Thanks to my parents for babysitting and letting Craig and I go on a date. We don't go very often, but it sure was nice to get out as a couple.

September 5, 2009: A date at Cowabunga Bay!

One day I was driving up towards Salt Lake when I looked over and saw a bright, new, colorful water park by the Draper outlet stores. It looked interesting and fun, so I went home to research what it could be. I discovered it is called Cowabunga Bay. I told Craig I'd like to go, so he tracked down some discount tickets for us. Our timing was a little off- we went the Saturday before Labor Day so it was a little nippy out- but we still had a blast.

The whole place is basically like a giant jungle gym that has verious water toys placed everywhere. You could make a day out of finding ways to splash unsuspecting victims that are either walking below you, or sliding on the slides.



There's also a little splash pool and a lazy river. The water was a bit warmer in the Lazy River, so we visited it a lot



Their signature features are these two huge water cups that fill up and then spill all over the park. Craig took the big on and I took the small one.





That's the Worlds Biggest Splash- literally- that just dumped all over Craig ;)






All-in-all it was a fun date! Thanks sweetie!

June 17 and 18, 2009: Steel Days and a Welcome Party

So my mom was very gracious, and gave Craig and I a date night. We all met in AF to go the the Steel Days Carnival. My mom took the boys and went to put our nephew on some of the kiddie rides while Craig and I rode the big rides worry free. Well kind of worry free. I always worry- "What if they're crying and they need to eat" or "Maybe we're taking too long and we should get back now." That's what comes with being a mom

I haven't been to this carnival since I was in 6th grade or so, and I was ready and willing to ride all those scary rides I didn't dare get on when I was little. My biggest feat would be riding "The Ring of Fire."

We started out with "The Orbiter." It was a very fun spinning ride. We then headed to another spinning ride, but we decided there wasn't enough screaming going on. So we headed to "The Zipper." It looked thrilling and fun, and there was plenty of screaming coming from this ride. Well I have to admit "The Zipper" did me in. It was a little too scary. So I chickened out of "The Ring of Fire" once again.

Even though I chickened out, and got sick- which is unusual for me. Apparently the only rides that make me sick are: "The Rocket," "The Zipper" and "The Swings." Yes I said "The Swings."- I enjoyed my date with my husband. It's crazy how we get to know each other all over again each time we go on a date.



I took this picture and he said, "That way it will look like I'm really tired huh?"



This Caterpillar ride was my favorite when I was little. I had to snap some shots when my nephew decided to ride it.



Well to finish off the weekend I got yet another baby free day- though I did get in trouble for it ;). Craig watched the boys while I went to a "Welcome Party" for my cousin's new baby girl. The party was so much fun, but all my relatives kept asking where the boys were. I guess that's what I get for having such cute babies ;)




Thanks to my mom and Craig for giving me a little break. I appreciate it so much!

May 18, 2009: "Miss Saigon" at The Pioneer Theatre

On Saturday I finally got the privilege of seeing "Miss Saigon," a musical based on the opera "Madam Butterfly." My loving husband got me tickets, to this once in a lifetime event, for our anniversary. I hope those of you that have wanted the chance to see this musical masterpiece took it. This play will probably not be done in Utah again,-- unless, perhaps, The Egyptian Theatre up in Park City picks it up-- not only because of expenses, but also because of sexual themes and crude language. To me it is no more offensive than Les Miserables, which is consequently written by the same composer and lyricist, but people seem to be a little less forgiving when it comes to Miss Saigon. Perhaps it has to do with the controversy of the Viet Nam War, or maybe its just that Miss Saigon has less heroic tragic themes. Who knows? I, myself, love it. I think it is pure genuis. The score is powerful and moving, and the story is beautifully tragic. To me the men behind this musical captured the tragedy that is the Viet Nam war, but do not insult those who sacrificed. I could probably talk about it for hours, but I won't because some may find it boring. Just know if you get a chance to see this show I highly reccomend that you do.