Story Telling

When Russ heard on the radio that Nickelodeon was putting 4 of their cartoons on the big stage, he thought it would be a fun thing to check out. Even though Lexie really only watches two of the cartoons, she knows about the other two from commercials and what not.

After going back and forth on the idea, we got tickets and invited my mom to come out for the weekend to join us. We decided we would keep it a surprise for Lexie since the last time Russ and I took her to see Elmo....it was the only thing she talked about...and she doesn't even watch Elmo! (Did I forget to mention that 2 of the 4 live cartoons were the Wonder Pets & DORA??)

After we bought the tickets, Russ found out that Pitt was hosting Villanova (basketball) and since one of Russ's friends from college is a coach for Nova, he really wanted to go to the game. Worked out perfectly because Aunt Allie really wanted to come out to see Lexie (and Dora)!

We had a great time...even though poor Lexie had a rough week with 5 days of fevers and intestinal issues followed immediately by bronchitis!!! She still managed to enjoy the show, but she didn't get nearly as in to it as she did for Elmo. She stood for almost the entire show and danced as much as she could, but by the end of the production she was pooped! (Though that didn't prevent her from telling us all about Swiper the Sneaky Fox!!!)

Thanks Mom (Nini) and Aunt Allie for making the trip and helping us take care of our little patient! We had a great time...and PRAY you guys don't get sick!



Olivia was soooo excited to see Nini and Aunt Allie! (and Oscar too!)
Lexie laid on the couch while Aunt Allie read her stories


The day of the show...poor thing is looking a little rough..and a little green!
Aunt Allie and Olivia (looks like Aunt Allie is signing her a song...I'm not sure though)
Lexie was just beside herself when she found out what her "surprise" was...don't let the face and her fever fool you!!!!
The Wonder Pets!
I finally got her to sit down once Dora was on...she had been standing for a good 70 minutes or so! Not much energy left in the tank!
Olivia watches the show comfortably from the confines of Aunt Allie's lap...she had a cat nap (Olivia that is) a bit earlier during the first two acts...Ni Hao Kai-lan and The Backyardigans!



Quite possibly Lexie's favorite part...as we are STILL hearing about it!