Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde at the Indianapolis Repertory Theatre

On September 27, 2012, we decided to take in a show at the Indianapolis Repertory Theatre (IRT) because we found an incredible deal on tickets for a show we had both been wanting to see.  First we met downtown at one of our favorite restaurants, Buca di Beppo!  This landmark plays our favorite old standards and serves up family sized portions of everything!  We had some baked ziti, but there was nothing left of it for a picture!  

After our meal, we walked the block to the IRT for the new show, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.  The ambiance of the theatre is perfect for these types of creepy shows.  The high ceilings and ornate decor make you feel that you are in an old castle in the hills of Eastern Europe.  Perhaps Dracula will meet you at the entrance!

 The show was absolutely spell binding!  It wove the mind into a confusing web of deception.  Were you happy to see the villain get away?  Were you rooting for Dr. Jekyll, and if so, were you actually encouraging his murderous behavior as the sadistic Mr. Hyde?  Is Dr. Jekyll good or evil?  Is anyone one or the other?

The play although dealing with serious perplexities, had many laughable moments!  The crowd was wincing at the murders and laughing as the characters displayed their detective skills.  It was eerie and inviting at the same time, sort of like its main character.

The excerpt from the IRT website describing the show:

"What is the nature of the beast that lives in all of us? This deliciously provocative re-imagining of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic digs deep to answer the question. Smart, sexy and suspenseful, Jeffrey Hatcher's adaptation takes us from Victorian drawing rooms to the grim alleyways of London as it examines the inner workings of two different personalities and the ties that bind them dangerously close."

We enjoyed every suspenseful minute!  We also reminisced about our days in Scotland when we visited Deacon Brodies Tavern in Edinburgh.  The tavern was named after William Brodie, a man believed to be one of the inspiration for Robert Louis Steven's character.




Once again, we were able to savor the memories of yesterday, melding them with new to expand our enjoyment of both.  What a perfect time of year for something a little spooky and thought provoking!  Best twin night ever!

The Casque of Amontillado

Ashley planned a SECRET twin event!

  We met up near the city market in downtown Indianapolis at 11 AM.

  

We both got in Ashley's car and what a surprise!  She had a Cask of Amontillado!  

What a rare delicacy and especially unique to find it in such a handheld size!

This is not only a fine drink but also one of our favorite Edgar Allan Poe's stories!  

With the narrative in the background, we enjoyed our first taste of Amontillado.

Then we proceeded to the City Market where we bought tickets for the catacomb tour.  We walked around the market and bought some lattes and pumpkin bread to share!  The music of the square and the fall air made us feel like we were part of the history of this beautiful place.

At noon we started our tour (just like in the Poe story) to the underground.  

We explored the catacomb and learned about its early history and 

possible uses for the underground area. 

(this catacomb was never used for burial or to wall someone and as far as we know!) 

It is, however, a beautiful, historic place which is not very well known to the local community.

Later we had lunch of pumpkin ravioli, pumpkin parmesan sauce, mozzarella garlic bread, 

and green beans with a little witches brew!  

It was a wonderful taste of the fall!

Then we worked on another diaper cake for a mother to be in Ross's family. 

This time it was for a boy, and we are becoming real professionals!

We finished the day by watching creepy shows on TV and enjoying the 

leaves sway on a lovely fall day!  

Best twin day ever!

Indy Irish Fest 2012

On Saturday evening, we had a bon fire and enjoyed a beautiful evening!  Then we woke up Sunday morning to corned beef hash and Irish coffee!









We headed off to the Irish Fest in Military Park!  There was great bagpiping, music, Irish step dancing, food, and so many shops!  We had a lot of fun just walking around and taking it all in!

Later we watched Braveheart and enjoyed some corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, carrots and onions. It reminded me of the old Irish Blessing.

A Wish for a Friend

Wishing you a rainbow For sunlight after showers— Miles and miles of Irish smiles For golden happy hours— Shamrocks at your doorway For luck and laughter too, And a host of friends that never ends Each day your whole life through!

Asian Adventure!

This week Emily and I made sure to attend Indianapolis' annual Chinese festival!

We parked on campus and walked through the fall breeze to military park where there were booths, food tents, and even a concert stage! We took in all the booths, walking together as we did in Korea and feeling nostalgic of our time in foreign lands. We then sat near the concert stage and listened to the beautiful haunting notes of Asian string instruments as their sounds melded into one with the wind through the trees. Then, the drums began to pound and the procession of the "dragon team" began!

As the dragons snaked their way through the park, children took paper lanterns and ran alongside!

We followed the procession all along the White River Canal where the dragon appeared the swim through the waters.

As the dragon grew closer, and the drums louder, we could feel overwhelming goosebumps in knowing we were a part of something that has centuries of culture behind it.

As we left the festival, we kept the evening theme alive by having dinner at PF Chang's! Their Asian dishes never cease to disappoint! We spent the evening in perfect weather and felt blessed to enjoy our time together with the memories of adventures past while making new memories for the future!

Diaper Cake for Baby Shower

On September 6, 2012 we spent some time shopping at Christmas Tree Shop for fall accessories!  We had such a great time and with coupon in hand, we really stocked up!  Next, we stopped off for some Chinese food before heading to Ashley's to make a diaper cake and go through some things from Natalie's.

Using our wrap technique makes diaper cakes look so much cleaner
and doesn't use nearly as many rubber bands!

We used small birds to go with the theme

Ashley's lettering really made this cake!



















The diaper cake turned out amazing and we know the mother-to-be will be really impressed!