One of the most memorable things we've done in Ohio, is attend the Mormon Tabernacle Choir singing with the Cincinnati Pops. They played together for the first time, two years ago and I swore that if they came back, we would postpone our move until we could see them again. Thankfully, they did come again and it happened before our move.
I was thrilled that my parents were able to be here (mostly to help us get ready to move) but also to come to this. Jon had a graduation event that he had to be at, but my parents and I headed down with the kids. It's about a 2 hour drive and we were delayed because of trying to get our van serviced at Midas. Despite the 2 hour delay and needing to quickly stop and get some dinner, we only missed the first two songs they sang.
The Mormon Tabernacle Choir is absolutely amazing, as are the Pops. They sang in the Riverbed Pavilion and even though it was super muddy and muggy, it was a wonderful evening. The Choir and Pops are under a pavilion. There are lots of seats you can buy to be under that, but we had tickets for the lawn, so that we could bring snacks, strollers, chairs, etc. They sang patriotic and classical songs, as well as the LDS hymn "Come, Come Ye Saints." They also sang the 2002 Olympic theme that John Williams had written for the Choir for the Olympics in Salt Lake. There was also a great number about Abraham Lincoln that was narrated by Neil Armstrong. It was absolutely, beautiful music. What made it even more touching too was that Eric Kunzel, the director of the Pops, was recently diagnosed with several types of cancer, including pancreatic. But, he was insistent that he would direct the Pops with the Choir.
The kids had a great time and were so good. The Rasmussen's & Beth and her boys were there too (they saved us places). I didn't do a very good job of taking pictures, but there are just a couple. 
The kids spent most of the time on the tarp, trying to keep from getting too muddy.
My cute parents - with squirmy Hannah
7 comments:
That was a really fun evening and I am so glad you go the tickets to go. Thanks so much for doing that-we will definately go again if they come in 2012. What a neat experience to remember. It was fun to enjoy it with you guys!!
It sounds like you are very close to coming home to Utah...can't wait to see you guys.
I think my kids would have spent most of the time OFF the tarp trying to GET as muddy as possible!
So when is the big move? Sounds like soon...
It is nice to see your parents there having a grand time. Have a safe drive! Looking forward to seeing you soon.
What a fun time and I'm SO glad you guys had a nice time at King's Island!!! I'm glad you guys are getting some fun last minute things in from Ohio before the move. Good luck with the upcoming months.
Thanks for sharing your story! Glad you got to attend
Congratulations, guys! You did it! And with such grace and panache. We have always known that John was the bomb-duh! and his family, too. Good luck with the move. Call me as soon as humanly possible.
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