(...on occasion, orchestras will sometimes burst into some kind of piece, like Happy Birthday, if the date is, indeed, someone's birthday in the orchestra...mind you, they got me on this TOO, back in November...didn't expect that either...)
So, I REALLY didn't know why they were doing this...after a moment, I did realize they were playing this for ME, and some players gestured towards the audience. There was Sarah, and her mother, Sally, standing there...they were in on it, too!!!
THEN, some gifts were rolled towards me on a chair cart....I was AMBUSHED with a BABY SHOWER at rehearsal today!!! AMBUSHED, I say!!! :-D
Again, I was TOTALLY surprised by this, but extremely grateful for such a wonderful, beautiful gesture.
Below is a picture of what Sarah and I got today:
Included is a "Dad Rocks" hat (which I wore for the first part of rehearsal), an "I *heart* Daddy" footy pajama, a white bunny rabbit (name is still in progress, although his nickname is Oboe, since he had a conversation with Bonnie Farr today...he also conducted part of reh, too), a card (behind Oboe, above) and a pink, squishy Bumbo Seat, with "Fellenbaby" on the back. It was GREAT!!!
So, thank you to the UTSO...I think Becky Henry had a LOT to do with this, although I'm sure there must have been others who had a hand in this...please correct me/let me know by COMMENTING on this blog...we'd love to hear from you!!
Thank you, SO much, orchestra members. :-) You are the BEST...love you guys!
More coming soon...we're only a little over 10 weeks to go!!
Love,
Jim and Sarah
p.s. Also, everyone seemed to get some treats...now, WHO made the pink rice krispies treats?!? O.M.G. YUM!!!
Kudos to:
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All present Friday, for sightreading the Lullaby so well--We oughta recorded it! hmmm...make a note for the next Fellenbaby.... ;-)
to Ethan and Matt for their "stealthy" help--and to William Alex Crowe for coincidentally keeping Mr. Fellenbaum occupied!
to Jill for eloquent "poetry" reading! Come to her recital Thursday Mar. 3, 8 pm in AMB 32!
to Jeff Brannen for leading the Brahms so beautifully-- we couldn't have done it without you!!!
Thanks for filling in and clarifying, Bec!
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And, lovely poem, Jill!!
Good job, Jeff!!
Thanks UTSO for all of the well-wishes and signing the card!!
p.s. We STILL want the recipe for the pink rice krispies treats!!!!
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:-)