Mother's Day Weekend

 Months ago, probably just after Christmas, we got tickets to go see Hamilton in Detroit. I always told the kids who didn't get to go with Kade and me years ago in Chicago that if it came to Detroit, we'd go. They all love the music now. It was just Kade before. The timing for it to come here wasn't great, but we were happy we could go on Friday. Everyone got to go, minus Austin. He opted not to go. We knew when we bought the tix that he would have KLAAs the next day, and he wanted to be well-rested the night before. (He didn't actually go to bed before we returned home, so he still went to bed way too late. Got his same time on the 1600, 4:33. Still amazing after only a couple weeks back from injury.) The rest of us really enjoyed the musical. Victoria thoroughly enjoyed the dancing, amongst other aspects, Erik and Jason really enjoyed experiencing the music with the acting on stage, which brings it all together better. Kade and I enjoyed it just as much as last time, or maybe more. 

Walking to the Fisher Theater.

Kade, enjoying the art.

Victoria, enjoying the photo ops.

The Fisher is gorgeous!

On Saturday, besides Austin's track meet, which I couldn't attend, I participated in my third recital in the Ladies Tap dance. This year was special to have Victoria here to watch me perform and give her support. She so wanted to be on stage, but she had fun seeing familiar faces from her dance days at Dancin Feet. She also got to do service backstage with the little dancers. Her friend Susie taught a couple of classes to some young girls and Victoria, and I helped with managing them backstage as well. I really enjoy this new hobby I have and the friends I have made through my class. (Unfortunately, I haven't gotten the recording of the dance yet, but I'll include it when I receive it, if you so desire to watch it.)

Reverse rolls! (My costume wasn't on here, though.)

Meliss and I!

Vicky and Susie

This year's class! (We were combined with the advanced class, so they had some parts that made us look even better!)

Being in the Relief Society Presidency means Mother's Day isn't as restful, but it's fine. The tradition we have in our ward is to prepare a little spread for all the ladies in the ward, including the YW. I cut up a bunch of fruit after the recital and arrived at church early to help set up, and then we had to clean up. We had lots of help from our families, though, and it was a lovely time of chatting, eating, and a nice short message from our President and my friend, Melissa. We wanted everyone to feel loved and valued, no matter what phase of motherhood they are in, what relationship they have with their mothers, if their mothers are still on earth, or if they will never have children. 

My own family made me blueberry, cinnamon, and cloves waffles. They were delicious! They made me a Greek chicken salad with homemade fries for dinner. Victoria made apple crisp for dessert. Muy rico!

Yes, Erik is as tall as me now!

My gifts! The two burgundy things in the front are a new sports bra and a tank.

And for a special Mother's Day surprise, the mama duck that has been nesting in our ground cover is now waddling around with her 10 babies!!

Happy Mother's Day to all the moms in my life!