The house phone first and when we didn’t answer, the cell phone followed. I knew without answering..Mommy was gone.
One day I’ll tell the whole story, just not today.
While my mother left me here 4 years ago, she only left me physically but I am so thankful for the memories.
Today I choose to smile through my tears. I was looking through some photos and thought I would share. My mama was one bad Mamajama!!
Say a prayer for me today..and the next few days. To add insult to injury her birthday is next Saturday the 4th. Hallelujah for BlogHer for diversion but I am still a little broken.
Love y’all!!!!
Purveyor of the *side eye* early
That's her in the middle
Owwwww!!!! My mama and daddy!!
Grandpa and Mommy
She's in the black dress. THAT HAIR!!
2005 pregnant with my son
So proud she was able to see me have my first child
Super Why is one of the shows that is constantly played in our home. Addison loves this show and will ask for the “Super Vie” in a minute. Then once the intro comes on she breaks out into the cutest dance. Super Why is her show!!
I have always had a love for live shows and I am really glad that my children are now at the age to really enjoy them. We are going to see Super Why Live on Friday. I think I am more excited than they are.
If you are not familiar Super Why is a show on PBS kids and is geared toward preschoolers and encourages them to embrace reading and fosters a love of learning.
If you are in Atlanta, the show will be here on Friday. Tickets are still available. This is a great opportunity to get in some fun family time before school starts.
If the tour is headed your way please treat your babies to a great time. The last three stops on the tour are Atlanta, Tampa, and Miami Beach, with additional stops being added this fall. Please refer to the website at www.superwhylive.com for additional dates and locations. If you are interested in seeing the reviews of others join in the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #SuperWHYLive
Here’s a behind the scenes look at the show with the creator of Super Why and the director of the live show.
If you would like additional information please view the Press Release below
Stay tuned for our review of the show!
Will you be making it out to the show as it continues its tour? Will I see you on Friday at the Atlanta show?!
Press Release:
Super WHY Takes Off in First-Ever Live Show
Super WHY Live: You’ve Got the Power!
Preschoolers’ Favorite Reading-Powered Heroes Soar onto Stages Nationwide in All-New Live-Action Adventure Inspired by Top-Rated
PBS KIDS TV Series!
Must-See Multimedia Experience for the Whole Family Features New Music from
Jack Antonoff of the Chart-Topping Indie Band “fun.”
New York, NY, April 30, 2012 – From Storybrook Village to a town near you! Preschoolers have “the power” to experience Super WHY as never before when Super WHY Live: You’ve Got the Power!, the first-ever live show based on the top-rated PBS KIDS TV series from Out of the Blue Enterprises,flies onto stages across the country starting this summer! Produced by S2BN Entertainment (Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark, Yo Gabba Gabba Live!, Rock of Ages: The Musical) and featuring music from Jack Antonoff of the hit band “fun.” Super WHY Live kicks off in Monroe, Louisiana, and will visit nine cities throughout July. Additional stops will be added to the tour during the fall season. For additional details please visit www.superwhylive.com where you can purchase tickets and VIP “Meet & Greet” packages to really create an awesome experience won’t be forgotten.
“Super WHY Live adds a whole new exhilarating dimension to Super WHY and its power to entertain and inspire young children,” said Samantha Freeman Alpert, Co-Creator and Executive Producer of the series and Co-Founder of Out of the Blue Enterprises. “We’re so excited to extend the beloved series from the screen to the stage with this full-scale live production for families to enjoy together.”
Super WHY Live vibrantly brings to life Super Why, Alpha Pig, Wonder Red, Princess Presto and their puppy pal Woofster, who each take children on larger-than-life, imagination-stimulating adventures. With help from the audience, the characters embark on magical, out-of-this-world journeys to explore what they’ve always wanted to be – from a ship’s captain to a rock star and more! While singing, dancing and interacting with the characters on stage along the way, pint-sized fans (and parents, alike!) discover who really has the power to make dreams come true!
Showcasing cutting-edge technology, visual effects and aerial stunts, Super WHY Live is a sensory spectacular that will dazzle and delight audiences of all ages. The new production features a team of top talent, including a Tony Award-winning scenic designer and an Emmy and Tony Award-nominated lighting designer, who create a mesmerizing setting for the show.
“We’re thrilled to have the opportunity to take fans on this high-flying ride and invite them into the world of Super WHY in a completely unique way,” said Michael Cohl, CEO, S2BN Entertainment. “For many children, Super WHY Live will be one of their earliest live entertainment experiences and we’ve created a truly unforgettable show for the entire family.”
Following are the remaining stops on the first leg of the 2012 Super WHY Live: You’ve Got the Power! tour. Additional cities, tour dates and venues will be announced soon.
Date
City
Venue
Friday, July 27
Atlanta, GA
Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre
Saturday, July 28
Tampa, FL
Straz Center for the Performing Arts
Sunday, July 29
Miami Beach, FL
The Fillmore
For more information please visit www.superwhylive.com to sign up to receive the latest tour news and announcements and follow @superwhylive on Twitter.
Saturday morning my husband took my stepdaughter home :-(. This is one indication that summer is quickly coming to close.
While he was traveling down south, I was at the builder handling some issues with our new home. I’ll go in detail later this week.
For the greater part of the afternoon we lounged around and then around 6 in the evening we all headed out to my bestie’s house. She was hosting a birthday dinner party for herself! We ate and had drinks on the rooftop of her loft downtown. The weather was perfect. Great time hanging out with the family and friends. Those moments are so far and few between that I really do cherish them.
..but what was on his mind
This was sooooo good
My bestie’s neighbor is from Africa and she made this dish. It was potatoes, cabbage, peppers, string beans and a tomato base. So good. I am going to ask her for the recipe and share. You have to taste.
SANGRIA!!!!!!!
I’m standing like that because she is a small and I had on wedges. I was just trying to even up the playing field.
My quest to find a tried and true skin care regimen is not news to y’all.
If you need a refresher, my post here…the one where I was soliciting skin care product recommendations from you never really materialized into anything as I failed to follow through on many of your recommendations *shrugs*
The fact that I have continued to take my skincare for a joke is coming to an end as I am starting to see more dark spots appear and after a visit to the esthetician I have been told that it is imperative that I start AND maintain a regimen if I want to see healthy skin as I get older.
My skin in its current state is combination. I have some oily areas and I am acne prone on my cheeks and lower chin area. There are very small pimples, dark spots and large pores that are really starting to become noticeable.
In a perfect world I would love to see my skin have
Even skin tone
No acne
A radiant glow and firmness
I was recently provided three Makari products to review.
I was anxious to give these products a whirl. Partly because they were provided to me at no charge and they would force me to start taking care of my skin. Prior to starting the regimen this is what my face looked like. It had only been washed for the past week with a washcloth…I’m not ashamed!!
Face prior to using Makari soap
The soap felt awesome. It was lightly scented and had very fine granules that gently exfoliate the skin. I could barely feel them
Makari Soap
It lathered very well and went on my face with ease. Once on my skin it turned into a cream and was very easy to wash off. Upon removal my skin felt tight but not dry…if that makes any sense.After I washed I applied the serum. This serum is dedicated to repairing the skin and helping to even the skin tone
Makari Skin Repairing Serum
The serum required just one squirt. This bottle will likely last forever!! Major cost benefit. After applying the serum my face felt even tighter but again not in a drying way, more in a firm skin kind of way.
Post Makari Skin Repairing Serum application
The last step involved the moisturizer. I will say the smell on this was a bit strong initially but it died off quickly. It was smooth and “velvety” to the touch. Again a little went an extremely long way. We like that!
Makari Body Beautifying Milk
I have only been using the product twice a day for the past week. I’m not sure if I can truly say I see a huge difference in some of my problem areas but I do feel like I have seen a bit of skin brightening.
Prior to being contacted to do this post I had never heard of Makari before. I have further detailed my use of the product via Google +. You will find more photos and additional commentary regarding my use of the product there…and while you are over there please make sure I am in your circle!
For the short time that I have utilized the products I feel they are high quality and will most likely deliver on their promise of providing healthy skin. They offer a range of products from brightening creams to baby products. They are confident that their product will work on African American skin in helping to even out skin tone, and assist with problem areas such as acne, dryness, and discoloration.
Pros include:
Small amount of product needed
Cost effective
Saw some improvement after only using 5 days
Cons:
Smell could be overpowering
If you would like to learn more about the company and try their products for yourself they can be found on Twitter, Facebook, and the web. Feel free to join the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #Makari
Have you used Makari products before? If so, what was your experience? If not, based on this information do you think you will give it a whirl? What are some of your major skin care concerns?
***I am a member of the Collective Bias™ Social Fabric® Community. This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study forCollective Bias™ and Makari #CBias #SocialFabric. As always opinions are mine!!***
We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.
