Annie and More!

 Backstory: GG was sick yesterday. Sometimes when GG is sick it isn't a big deal, he sleeps. Yesterday, it was a big deal. Lots of laundry, sleeplessness, and concern. I slept 2 1/2 hours last night as I was on "alert" and simply couldn't sleep. 

Today: The day was planned to begin with me (De'Etta) going to Benny's soccer game, then a play with Bre and her 3 oldest, Arielle and Benny, Krista, Allie and I, followed by Chosen Part 1 with Jamin, Allie, Stacia, Michael, GG and me. We rearranged the plan. GG feels better, but no one wants to be out and about when he is hit with another attack. Our new plan allowed Michael and I to tag team so GG could have a day to recuperate at home.  We'd skip morning soccer, hit the play, and some of us would hit Chosen. 

Allie went out to walk with a mentor. 

Stacia is packing and checking list for her Japanese trip which begins on Tuesday. 

Krista called and wondered if the girls and I would like to meet her for lunch before the play. She had come out for Benny's game. Allie was out but Stacia and I met Krista. We went to Burger Jims. This is a new spot for Krista and I. HOW COULD WE HAVE LIVED IN THE VALLEY FOR NEARLY 8 YEARS AND MISSED THIS? I ate 1/2 my hamburger and we split an order of fries (AHmazing!) three ways. 

"Bacon fries" and sautéed onions, jalapenos and sauce....

We headed to the theater early because I lost my email which told me how to access tickets. I had a visa statement and a screenshot of my order. They said not to worry, this happens A LOT, and they simply sent me a new email. ::shew:: 

📷by Arielle

Arielle and Benny showed up shortly after Krista, Stacia and me. Since we were there with lots of time to spare Krista and Arielle took Benny up to show him the orchestra pit. He was suitably impressed. 

📷by Arielle

The play, Annie, was FANTASTIC. Wow, we have some talented singers in the valley. The sets were great, the adaptation of the script was smooth, and the actors/actresses carried us to another world. It was a first-rate job.  We enjoyed seeing friends preform.  As the curtain came up, Benny leaned over and whispered to Arielle, "This is going to be really good."  (I'll correct this statement if Arielle helps me remember his exact words). 

Stacia, me, Krista, Arielle, Benny📷by Arielle

Sadly, the others arrived when they were telling us to put our cameras up and I never got a picture of Allie or Bre and kids. I found myself misting up as I sat between Krista and Allie. We are going to miss them both so much next season. I won't think about it yet!!!  

We raced home for a quick dinner. Michael and the girls left to meet up with Jamin at the movies. GG admitted he feels "so so" after eating a normal breakfast. He went bland for dinner...toast, bananas, cheerios... I'm sure hoping he sleeps well tonight. 

I LOVE attending plays! Going with the girls and their kids elevates the enjoyment.