Dabbling in the arts

Yesterday was a day filled with the arts.  I can't think of a much better way to spend a hot summer day.  The kids are doing the summer reading program,"Catch the Reading Bug",  at the library and when they completed their first twenty five books, they got a voucher to go paint a ceramic bug.  So in the morning we went to this adorable ceramic's studio that is every parents nightmare.  The place is filled with things that could break with the touch of a small finger.  But both kids were great and had a wonderful time creating their masterpieces. 

Then in the afternoon, we headed to Redlands to see The Wizard of Oz at The Redlands Bowl.  It is an outdoor theatre venue that offers free performances every week during the summer.  Being somewhat of a theatre snob in the sense that I get really annoyed when little kids are at plays and are loud, I thought an outdoor, relaxed theatre venue would be a great way to introduce my own loud kids to a full length musical.  We met a group of my friends from Girls Gone Active there, so we had a group of loud kids.  Before the show we had a delicious picnic a la Trader Joes, which we all invaded before heading to the theatre.  Great wine, crackers, cheese, veggies, and chocolate for the adults and PBJ sandwiches for the kids.  I have to tell you, the Wizard himself must have been on our sides, the kids were so quiet and enthralled the entire show.  Viva la culture!