Garth Brooks Concerts

Geoff and I talked about getting Garth Brooks tickets when they were first released, but lots of people I knew had to sit on the computer forever and got nose bleed tickets, or paid lots of money for tickets, so we didn't think too seriously about getting them. Then as the concert time got closer, Geoff said why don't I just stop by the box office and see what they have left. Well, 2 days before the show, they had amazing seats that were face value. So we ended up going and it was an awesome show. It was all of his old school songs and we knew just about every word, to every song! 

We met up with the Eathornes before the concert.....

We also met up with the Looneys. Andrea met us at the parking booth and saved us a spot in the parking lot....that's what friends are for :o)

After the concert I talked to Fiona (who had gone the night before) and she said she wanted to go again. So I said I would go again, but only if we got good tickets and only had to pay face value. We had no luck getting tickets, then the day of the show a few popped up on ticketmaster and they were amazing seats again. We were all in! We heard about people getting moved to the front row at Garth Shows so Fiona made this cute sign.

When we got to our seats we asked the security guard how to get front row seats, she said "Your tickets are too good here, they will never look for you. You have to be up in the upper levels to get brought down to the front by one of Garth's guys." So Fiona and I hiked up a million flights of stairs and walked around the upper level. I saw a guy in street clothes, but with a walkie talkie attached to his t-shirt, hand two tickets to a girl and she had a huge smile. I asked if he was one of "Garth's Guys", and she said yes.  I walked up to him and asked if he knew how we could get front row tickets. He said, "I don't have front row but how about third row?" It was crazy. Once we figured out we were really on the floor, the tickets were legit, and that this was really, the real deal, we were over the moon excited. But then I felt bad that our original, amazing seats were going to be empty. So Fi and I took another loop around the arena and found a couple who had tickets in the upper level and gave them our tickets. It was an amazing concert the second time around and I don't think another concert will ever compare.

I am not a "selfie" taker, so have no idea how to do it. Two different times, Garth leaned down so I could take a selfie with him, but this is as good as it gets...I will have to work on this if I ever get 3rd row seats again :o)

 Trisha was amazing....

 This was hands down the best concert I have ever been to!!!

Frog and Toad

Allison performed every weekend in March at the Woodland Opera House. This play was Frog and Toad and it was amazing. It is so cool to be a part of such a wonderful group of kids a people. I am learning more and more with each production that Allison is in, and I am is awe of how much time, effort, dedication and heart and soul go in to making a show happen. I wish I could shout from the roof tops so all of Woodland could understand and appreciate what it takes to be in a production. The craziest part, is most of the crew are volunteers. It is all for the love of “the game” if you will. I got to work in the Green Room (under the stage) for all of tech week, and this is where I really get to know the kids. It is fun. Paige even got to help me one day, and she was in heaven. Geoff finally took a leap and worked the Green Room for one of the shows, and really enjoyed it. It is a totally different perspective being under the stage and not in the audience. I think he will even volunteer to do it again :o)Allison was a bee and a squirrel and loved every minute of it! She is always in her happy place when she is at the Opera House. We are blessed and lucky to be involved. Allison is coming off of 2 back to back shows so the down time will be nice, but we will miss being at the theater and rehearsals. But she is in acting class this session so she won’t skip a beat! She had an amazing run with Frog and Toad and we can’t wait for the next show!

Paige finally got to "work" with me for a bit in the much talked about Green Room....she loved it!

A few shots in the Green Room.....

Opening Night...Mom, Dad, Paige, Grandma Ganne, Cousins Ruby & Nora, Uncle Jerry, Aunt Fay, Liz and Hut were all there to cheer her on!

Opening night cake celebration...

A friend from Allie's class came to watch the show....

Of course, Mrs. Crouch Allison's Kindergarten teacher was there! She has not missed a show yet!

Als with a cast member and P. Sharing their plush Frog and Toad dolls from Grandma Ganne

Bzzzzz....cutest bees in Woodland.....

And the birds!

More school friends were at the show.....

Allie's BFF A and her brother G came to the show. They have not missed one of Allie's performances at the WOH. So fun to see them at the show! 

Of course Grandma and Pa make the trek from Portland to see the show!

First Friday....singing in the streets......

Our good friends and neighbors loved seeing Allison perform....

Paige was super excited Allison brought her a cookie prop.....

Allison after her last show, showing off her cool necklaces from Grandma Ganne....she looks so old here with make-up

We are sure going to miss this awesome group of kiddos and wonderful director Miss EJ.