On Sunday, after we got home from church, we had to gobble our food down very quickly. Why, you might ask? Well, we had a 45 min. drive to get to the "Fabulous" Fox Theater in downtown Atlanta for the Broadway musical production of "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" at 1 PM. Whew!...we made it just in time, with 20 mins. to spare! We had great seats right on the main floor! There were people in attendance from all age groups, young and old alike, and it was a packed house!The lights quickly dimmed and the music started. I sat in my seat with all the anticipation of a child on Christmas morning! Finally, the curtain went up and the magic began. Let me say that the entire production was phenomenal! Yes, there were plenty of moments throughout when I had that glazed over "Laura Ingall's look" in my eyes, as I'm sure Chris will agree. I may not have been up on that stage, physically, but I was certainly there in spirit! I, also, have to admit that when they sang "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang", my eyes welled up with tears. Silly, I know, but it brought back lots of warm memories from my childhood days. The car actually flew...it was the neatest thing! I'm just so thrilled I was able to experience it with my girls...they thoroughly enjoyed it; Chris did, too! I have to give a big thank you to my hubby for making it such a memorable event for us all. He made me feel "truly scrumptious"!
Now, there was one song that I absolutely can't get out of my head..."Me Ole' Bamboo". So, I thought I'd share this clip with you from the original movie. Take my word for it...your feet will be tapping like crazy and when your head hits your pillow at night, you'll be singing the song over and over in your mind! Sweet dreams!
If you ever have the opportunity to see the musical production of "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang", don't pass it up! It will make you feel like a kid all over, again!
"The things which the child loves remain in the domain of the heart until old age."~Kahlil Gibran
P.S. Please say a prayer for Abby...I'll be taking her in this morning to get her rapid palatal expander and she's very nervous about it. Pray that everything goes smoothly. Also, say a prayer for Brittany, as well. First of all, she has lots of finals coming up, which is causing her plenty of stress. Then, today, she's helping out with the Special Olympics all day at her high school. Pray that it will be a very positive experience for her and that she'll be deeply touched by the children she assists. I volunteered with the Special Olympics when I was in college and it was so rewarding...I've never forgotten about those sweet and remarkable kids!
42 comments:
Woo Hoo, now I have to get me a bamboo stick. That was fun sweetie! I will be praying for Abby, and Brittany. I love you.
I get the same way at the theater - I love it! and to watch something you loved from your childhood come to life? Awesome.
Thanks for stopping by!
Sounds like you had a fun afternoon..I love plays and musicals too!
Praying for your girls..what is a palatal expander? Does it have to do with braces???
sandy toe
Oh my goodness....I LOVE musicals and live theater!! How fun that you guys got to go as a family...I cant wait til NYC with some girlfriends next year~we are SO going to a broadway show!
And i will definitely be praying for both girls!
I never helped with Special Olympics, but I HAVE been a side-walker for a Handicapped and Therapeutic Riding Program for a summer - It was a remarkable and unforgettable experience to help children and adults of all ages as they were able to sit astride a horse and control it safely in an arena, on trails, or when riding over obstacles! I hope your daughter enjoys her experience helping others as much as I did.
wow it sounds amazing. i'm so glad you all were able to go! i will pray for both girls today :)
April,
So glad you had a good time seeing that show. Wow, brings back memories for me.
I've paused and prayed for dear sweet Abby. Please let me know how she is doing.
Blessings and big hugs for you both.
Oh, I love Dick VanDyke! I'm glad you got to experience this treat. I prayed for your girls just now.
We have a "Fox Theater" in Michigan! This sounds like a wonderful production!
I will include both your daughters in my prayers!
Oh, April, how fun!!! I bet it was such a great time. We love the theater!
And of course, I will say a prayer for your girls....mine was supposed to have an exam, but school is closed due to flooding in the area!
Suzanne
I love musicals...and nobody did them better than Dick VanDyke!
Yep, my feet are a tapping and I'm singing my heart out!
It sounds like you had the bestest time ever! I know I would have loved to have seen that.
Glad to hear you enjoyed the show. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang always reminds me of Christmas as a child because it was always on TV. I would love to see the stage show one day. We love the Me Ole Bamboo song too! I will keep Abby and Brittany in my thoughts and prayers today. Hope Abby gets on ok with her treatment and pray it's not too painful.
Lindsay
I love musicals what a great family experience. Tell the girls I wish them both the best!
What a fun family event! I will definitely be praying for your little sweetie and her test this morning. Poor thing!
What a great time! I would love to see the show!
Prayers for your girls today! I hope things go well for them both:0)
Sounds like ou had a wonderful time at the theater!! And yes, that song will definitely stick with you!
Tell Abby to hang in there, I was an orthodontic assistant for 18 years, and put LOTS of those expanders in... and I didn't lose a single patient! LOL
I'm so glad you enjoyed the show! it must have been amazing! Praying for your girls right now!
Hello! Stopping over from Ruby Red's after seeing the Razorback comment. Love to find other fans! Sending up prayers for your girls...
Praying endlessly for your babes!!!
Love this movie/book/theatrical production!! Dick Van Dyke was one of my very favorite actors ever when I was growing up.
I bet that was a great musical!! I LOVE going to shows like that!
Abby will do just fine with her extender (maybe a little sore). I hope Brittany has a great day helping with Special Olympics. It will be so special.♥
Oh the Fox how great I bet it was wonderful!
Prayers for your girls!
Now the song is in my head lol!
Glad you enjoyed yourself! Shows are always so much fun!!!
And will for sure pray for your girls! I love that Brittany is taking the time to volunteer with the Special Olympics... she will totally be blessed!
What a fun time! I remember loving that movie when I was growing up! What a cute song!
I hope things go well today for your sweet girl!
XOOX
Jen
Oh how wonderful! You know, I can understand those tears! That was one of my absolute favorites as a child growing up. I know if given the opportunity to see the production, I would jump at it. No doubt, like you I would be mesmerized and sentimental.
I stopped and immediately lifted prayers on behalf of your girls. Thanks for giving us the opportunity to do so on their behalf.
Blessings,
Tracy
April,
I am so happy you & your family had a nice time at the play. And yes, your clip brought back some wonderful memories from when my imagination was filled with magic!
My prayers will be with your girls. Let us know how everything turns out.
xoxo
Jane
Though I'm not much of a theater-type guy, I would have gone to see this. In a second.
Prayers for your girls.
You are such a dear, sweet woman!!! I'm so glad you enjoyed your special day!!
Prayers by the boatload for your girls. I have all the faith that things will go quite smoothly - you'll see!
I've never seen Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. It sounds great. I hope things go well for the girls!
What an awesome time for all! It sounds lovely, April. Your hubby was sweet to do that.
I have been watching the papers and googleing different plays near me, as well. *fingers crossed* something good pops up.
Thoughts and prayers coming your way.
How fun is that? We have the movie on DVD and have watched it several times. The Hushabye Mountain song is one of the sweetest I've heard, and I would sing it to Adam when he was little. I'm so glad y'all got to go! I'll be praying for Abby and Brittany; I've worked with Special Olympics before and it truly IS special!
Oh I love this movie so I know the musical had to be great!
Prayers for Abby and Brittany!
Love Chitty-Chitty Bang Bang!!! Me and the kids watch it and sing along....that and Sound of Music-Yes-my BOYS!!! and they love every second...
How fun...sounds like you guys had a wonderful time!!!!
Thanks for stopping by my blog...your girls are absolutely beautiful!
I enjoyed reading your blog today ....What fun!
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I'm so glad you had a great time at the musical!! I love Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and now it will be in my head ALL night!! haha literally...I've been having trouble with singing at night (I blog about it sometime)haha
I'll keep both girls in my prayers for sure!!
Musicals, plays, live productions are so incredible I think! I am sooo glad you completely enjoyed Chitty Chitty Bang Bang!!
I sent your cards out today. :)
I'll say a prayer for both of your girls.
April, what a sweet thing to visit my mom and aunt's new blog. Thank you for your sweet comments. It will mean a lot I know.
I am glad you are such a great friend!! Take care. Suzanne
Sounds like a fun time had, April! And oh yes!! My feet were definitely tapping the floor looking at this video.
I will definitely pray for your sweet girls. Let us know how everything turns out.
Take care!
April,
I am so glad that you and your family had a great time! I have never seen this movie. It sounds like I need to see it!
Don't gasp, but I have never seen this musical!
or the movie!
Gonna get that on my to-do list!!!
.mac :)
I love that movie, but have never seen the production of it!! I now have "truly Scrumptious" stuck in my head!! Love it!:-) Hope everything went o.k. with your girls!
Sounds like a great night! I love that movie and would love to see the musical. Maybe one day!
Hope things with the girls went well.
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