The big night has come and gone. Tilling the garden and hauling manure, then the Anniversary.

The Ladies were beside themselves with excitement when Poppie picked them up, they had make up on their faces from the dress rehearsal/school presentation.  They were so excited they didn't manage to eat their first real dinner all week before they had to return to get ready for their grand performance.  We arrived later and the night began. We made our way through admission line, I chatted a few with my friend from CAKLS that donated her time at being the pianist for the performance.  We soon were in the gym nearly full with all the proud parents and siblings of the young Thespians.  Mokie, Son and family were in the corner on the bleachers just below Drama Queen, Princess, Butterfly and Flower.  Drama Queen offer Poppie her seat as it had a back support but he assured her he would be fine below her. Grandpa arrived a little later and joined us.  Buga was a few seats down and kept waving up at us in her excitement.  Bubbie cried a little and then drifted off to sleep, Cubbie was a naughty girl, she kept saying she had to go pottie to see if any of us would take her, we knew she was playing games so said she could go when it was over.  She went from lap to lap and never did sit still or truly be quiet. 

The stage was soon taken and all, but Cubbie, quieted.  Mokie was sure she saw Booboo in the front row, I wasn't sure it was Booboo, Poppie was positive it was not as the child was to short.  I soon agreed that Booboo was not on the stage but our M was, they were little bunnies that came onto the stage anytime anyone said "it is race time", a running joke that was nicely developed in the play.  All the kids did a wonderful job, all my friends had children who participated.  Kindergarten thru high school.  Yogie made her debut on stage next, with Eldest, and they sang a cute song about not being the one to do something, which was funny.  Before long, at long last Booboo, the real one, did take the stage in a very similar costume to the one M had on.  The play ended up being a twist on the tortoise and the hare.  It was about caring about your fellow man, that winning wasn't the most  important thing, and being part of the race in a meaningful way was, the human race.  The MCT traveling groups started in 1975, I remember being part of the begin years of their coming to schools to share the love of theater, and so much more, with children. They have a documentary out called the Little Red Truck about their progression from their early beginnings to their program that now includes 17 countries and near half a million children over the years.  Kudos to them for all they do.  Drama Queen bought each of the girls a tee shirt for each of the girls so they could remember their evening, it was so nice of her to do that for them.  They were so excited and had their friends sign their shirts.  I took a few photos but my camera was acting up so we'll see how they came out, I know the photos of them in their beloved shirts did come out well and maybe that is the important part of the memory for them.

Today we have a busy day, we are going to get started early on tilling the garden, Poppie has Thor's Kubota and has to return it tomorrow or Monday so lots of tilling to do in a short time.  I think he is to do Shinny's and Sons as well.  We are going to start by putting manure we have mulched since last year on it and then tilling it in.  I have modified pulled pork to make for the Anniversary and renewal of vows party for Little Sister today.  I have a pork loin and not sure I really want to make it into pulled pork so will roast in and thinly slice it, more like french dip, with barbecue sauce with coleslaw sandwiches, sort of pulled pork but with a little up grade.  It will be a nice evening for a nice couple.  Busy day to get on to, coffee is coming, go out and enjoy your day.... tomorrow.