Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Wicked at The Fox


Jason surprised me with tickets to see Wicked for "appreciation" (which is an inside thing we have and too long of a story to explain). If you have never been to the Fox Theatre you MUST find an event to go see. From the outside I don't find it to be very impressive. There's a neon sign and it looks like the theatre is attached to a strip mall. However, when you walk in it's as if you've entered another world. When I was younger I was part of an organization called National Charity League. For an outing we toured The Fox. There is so much history behind it and since I'm a fan of history here's a lesson for you.

1. It was originally built as a Shriners Temple sometime around the 1920s
2. It became a movie theater/live entertainment so the Shriners could afford to keep it up
3. It was almost demolished around the 70s but saved by a small organization (why in America are we always trying to tear down any little history we have)???

I was young when I toured it but it left a lasting impression on me so if you're ever in Atlanta it would be a fun and unique date. It's not even expensive!


Wicked turned out to be an amazing show, even Jason really liked it. The actors were funny and endearing and the music was fantastic. I highly recommend seeing Wicked when/if it comes back to Atlanta. I haven't heard anyone say they didn't enjoy this show. I'm going to put Wicked as my favorite for now. This wasn't the first time Jason surprised me with tickets to The Fox and it has become a little tradition of ours.




The very first time we went to The Fox. Jason took me to see The Nutcracker for Christmas. (this was when we were still dating)

Friday, November 7, 2008

What Will Happen Next?

I've been tagged twice now so I'm going to start with the first one and maybe I can convince Jason to do the second one in place of me. If not, these are so fun that I'll just do it myself

20 years ago
1. I was 6 years old
2. I lived in Southern California
3. I loved barbies and was always trying to steal my sister's barbie clothes so she had to lock them up

10 years ago
1. I was a cheerleader
2. I got my driver's license and the car I still have today
3. I was the junior class treasurer in High school

5 years ago
1. I had been dating Jason for 3 years and was about to become engaged!
2. I was getting ready to graduate from UGA
3. I was student teaching and living with Dana in the coolest apartment

3 years ago
1. I was teaching and had my very own classroom with homemade curtains
2. After teaching I decided not to go back and became a nanny that summer for the cutest little boy
3. We were living in Sandy Springs in our first home (an apartment) with loud rap music playing at all hours while Jason finished college

1 year ago
1. I was 7.5 months pregnant and more than ready for Kate to be born!
2. We were in our current home and TIRED of doing projects
3. I had been married for 3 years and was loving live

So far this year...
1. I had a baby!!!! that's pretty much all I can say about this year except I'm loving life even more

Yesterday...
I went on a date

Today...
I have an amazing husband and can't stop laughing at all the cute things Kate does

Tomorrow...
I hope to still have an amazing husband

In the Future...
I can't wait to watch Kate grow up
A couple/few more kids???
Celebrate our 50 year anniversary

A lot happens in 20 years