We had a busy day in San Diego yesterday. We started with a picnic at the park with my siblings {except my brother who had to work...boo! And Kylie who was with her Dad...Booooooo!} and nieces and nephew. It was so much fun! Chris brought the BBQ and cooked us up all some hot dogs. Chloe spent the whole time running, running, and more running. I was going to start calling her Forrest. Jenna and Cooper attempted to walk around with Casey. It was funny/cute watching him attempt to help two walking beginners. Then we all headed over to the swings. Jenna and Shiloh in one, Chloe, Jose, Chris and Cooper on the others. It was one of those memories that you won't forget.
Then we left so that Chris, Sara, Casey, and I could get ready to head to the San Diego Civic Center to attend the Turandot opera. I got Casey tickets for Christmas. We have been wanting to go to this opera forever. I discovered the famous aria, Nessun dorma during an episode of Six Feet Under about 6 years ago. I was sobbing! I am not sure that I have ever had a piece of music touch me like that. I got the opera on CD and have been listening to it ever since. Casey and I have tried several times to find the opera being performed but haven't had much luck up until now. Then while I was looking for tickets for my niece to go to the ballet I stumbled on it being performed in San Diego this season. I was so excited. Sara and Chris got tickets as well and it turned into a fantastic night. The opera, though beautiful was a mixed bag for me. I loved the music but I think I would have been okay not know the story line. It was just a little outdated {as it was written in 1920 and is based on Persian stories written in 1722} for my feminist views. Still a unbelievable night and so grateful to have a husband, sister, and brother-in-law willing to go with me.
Btw, this may be the picture of the night. We asked a woman to take our picture at the entrance to the seating area in the theater. She took the camera, pushed the button, and shoved it back at us saying she really needed to get to her seat. Let me say this, if taking the picture is too much of an inconvenience for you, decline....
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