Arriving at the Event venue, we ride the escalators up one level, and this ride alone, immediately gets the twins excited! Being just two-years-old the escalator could easily be the highlight of their little day.
But wait… The escalator delivers us into a sea of friends, lights and action! Elmo balloons float above the heads of all these little people. Vendors have glass – cased stalls set up on every side, selling T- shirts, soft stuffed big birds and glow in the dark Elmo spin toys. Popcorn and hot dog smells mix with the excitement in the air.
In a split second, Mason is off running to go claim his red friend, lured in by the marketing tactics. He rushes to the glass case, slips his hand around the side and takes hold of Elmo. According to Mason his friend Elmo was now exactly where he belonged – in his little hand. So I ask for another and hand over the cash to seal the transaction that Mason initiated!
Next we fell pray to the smell of the popcorn, and with that purchased we head to our seats. Mason lagged behind, got distracted and took a tumble. A sweet girl, no taller than himself, helped him up, and sealed her kind act with a hug and a kiss 
I wish all adults were as quick to react with kindness!
At our seats we find our blond friend “E” from our neighborhood! The boys are thrilled! They seem a little in awe of their surroundings…Cameron excitedly points at the stage all lit up, and I’m sure it looks vaguely familiar to him from the TV show.
Taking it all in! Huge claps from Mason (Bottom Right)
Well the show starts and Cameron’s eyes couldn’t stretch any wider, and neither could his smile! Mason was clapping along enthusiastically as the Sesame Street characters made their debut! E was making sure her little brother was having just as much fun as she was!
As a parent it was so fun to see the twins’ reactions. When your kids adore something, what could possibly feel better than giving that to them, if it’s in your power to do so? I was amazed at how riveted the kids were for the entire show!
The kids sang along to the ABC song, shouted out the number and letter of the day and devoured the popcorn that was way to big for these little kids. And at half time E’s daddy went and bought the kids an Elmo balloon.
An escalator ride, huge popcorn, hanging with good friends, and Elmo balloons…
Perfect first show, perfect day.
What was the first show you went to or took your kids to?
Ohhhh no…. I can’t remember their first show.
I do, however, remember when Ben saw Pooh at Walt Disney World. He was so excited and just took off, running into Pooh’s waiting arms. He beamed like your boys.
I may not remember shows, but I remember the smiles and heart full of perfect love!
This was our 1st live show. My dad had taken her to see Winnie the Pooh when it came out. In both cases, I was surprised by how captivate she was. The awe on their faces is so priceless! What an amazing time!
Oh, you had me smiling just imagining the scene. I haven’t taken my girls to any shows yet but I hope to soon. Wondering if Sesame Street comes to Calgary?!
The first show I took my eldest daughter to was an in-store Donner Summers promo.
Ended up having to change her nappy while changing tracks behind the disco unit I was
operating.
Jealous!! Lucky Caroline!
The photos that you posted of your adventure out to the Elmo event look magical!!! So great seeing them have fun like this, mind you they always have fun! I can’t believe how they are turning into little boys, not our little babas anymore :0(
I wish you could have seen their precious faces …. so happy!
I’ve loved Elmo since I was in high school, so yeah, I am envious! Haha. The show must have been so fun!
I NEVER thought I would go to a show like this AND say I had fun but I did. Never say never, right?
It looks like they had a blast! My kids haven’t went to a live show except for at Disney and they loved it!
Awesome!
Oh my gosh!! They are simply adorable…and so so happy! I’m not sure what beats watching the expression on their little faces as they take in the wonders of the world for the first time.
I remember watching my daughter’s face when she saw the Princesses for the first time at Disney World. I was so filled with emotion just seeing her expression of amazement! Priceless.
Disney is one place I never thought I would go and now I am seriously considering, after Elmo was such a success…
I love Elmo too! How fun:)
So glad y’all had a great time! We took our kids to a small theater production of the children’s book ‘The Stinky Cheese Man’, and we’ve taken my daughter to see the Nutcracker. They were both thoroughly enjoyed!
Sounds like great fun! I love taking my kids out for special dates like that.
Great photos, too!
Awww, they’re so adorable Leigh! I’m sure they had an absolute blast.
The first show I took both of my oldest to was Blue’s Clue’s. I don’t even think it’s on anymore!
I’m not sure if it is – maybe re runs. I only allow the kids to watch 3 shows right now…Obviously Elmo made the cut
It looks like your kids had a blast. I would love to take my son to see something like this or a circus.