Whew! It’s over.
What’s over? Well, if you take a peek at Honestly…Lately…, you’ll know I’ve had a lot going on.
And I feel like getting past the weekend put the cap on all the craziness lately!
All last week, Alena had dress rehearsals for Seussical. That was a lot for her (and me!), especially since she got a sore throat turned cold in the middle of the week, and missed a few days of school (well, one of the days was -20 or so with wind chills!). Nonetheless, I am sooo proud of my sweetie because her hard work and dedication paid off and she had an amazing weekend of performances with her wonderful cast.
The weekend, however, wasn’t all only Dr. Seuss…
Friday, after helping out backstage of opening night for Seussical, I managed to have an impromptu girl’s night
to check out one of my favorite local bands, Jimmy Nick & Don’t Tell Mama.
We heard about their show at the last minute and made it out to see one of their sets for a couple hours.
It was such a fun night of dancing!
My simple glam look for the night… a warm sweater, smokey eyes, and sparkling earrings.
Saturday night I saw Alena in Seussical with Mike. It was so exciting to see my love bug on stage in her first community theatre performance.
Mike absolutely adores her too!! We loved seeing her up on stage as a Who from Whoville. No other way to say: #proudmama
Awesome collage that the bestie put together when she saw the show, opening night.
(Did I mention my older sister, Erica, was the Sour Kangaroo?)
I spent Sunday evening watching the Oscars with family, sipping wine, and enjoying some chicken fried rice and sweet & spicy chicken carryout.
It was a most relaxing way to end the weekend.
Some of the photos I put in this post from the weekend were posted to my Instagram. Find me @ambershann0n and I’ll follow back!
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How was your weekend? What did you do? Thoughts about the Academy Awards?
Xo,
Amber
Shannon
What a fun filled weekend! Alena looks so adorable as a Who and im so glad she rocked it! Love that show!
<3 Shannon
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Amber Shannon
Hey Shannon! Thank you so much… I was sooo thrilled to see her efforts come into full production. She did such a wonderful job, and it is a great show! So fun for kids!
Sara Kate
You sound like one busy lady, but I have so much respect for that! I hope you find more time to take for yourself!
xo,
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Amber Shannon
Thank you, Sara, you are so sweet! It’s hard to find the time, but now that the madness of Seussical has come to and end, I will be better able to focus on other needs and interests that have been begging for attention!
nicole
Seriously hats off to you for balancing such a busy sched! xo
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Amber Shannon
Thanks, Nicole! You are super sweet, I appreciate the commendation!
bibi
-20 degrees What ! I’m from Paris when it’s only -3 people barely handle it.I found your blog a few minutes ago.
It’s seems like you enjoyed yourself :)
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Amber Shannon
I don’t think I really know the difference between -3 and -20, haha, both are pretty much brutally cold! That is so awesome that you’re hailing from Paris, I hope to go one day! Thank you so much for stopping by my blog, dear!
Andrea
I love to be busy, but sometimes is nice to relax.I’m happy for your little one.
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Amber Shannon
You’ve said it perfect, Andrea! I am the type of person who enjoys keeping busy, but wow, when the time comes to kick back and do absolutely nothing… I love it!
Cee
You have the most gorgeous hair! Congratulations to your daughter on her performance.
xox,
Cee
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Amber Shannon
Many thanks to you, I really appreciate the sweet words, dear!
Jill @ Champagne for Everyday
This Suessical looks so adorable! And you ladies look gorg for your night out with your catty eyeliner. Can never go wrong with a little wing!
xx Jill
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Amber Shannon
Thank you Jill! I love seeing Alena perform, glad it’s over, but it was such a great opportunity and exciting to see come to the stage. And you are such a sweetie, thank you so much… I love getting glammed for a girl’s night!!
Vera
You look so lovely!!
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Amber Shannon
Thank you dear! That’s really sweet of you!!
Margaret Dallospedale
Hi sweetie
Lovely photos
I like this pots
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Amber Shannon
So glad you enjoyed! Thanks for checking it out : )
Cristina
Very nice post! Congrats on your daughter’s performance :)
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Amber Shannon
Thank you!! I was thrilled to see her!!
Denise
Sounds like such a busy time and wow is your schedule packed. You are amazing for handling it all! Loving that sweater and your hair is seriously incredible!
Denise
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Amber Shannon
Well thank you so much for all the kind words… you’re such a dear!!
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Amber Shannon
Thank you! I will check yours out!! : )