Better than a Party in my Tummy.

Way, Way, Way better.

Seriously, I could write about the reaction on Deak's face when he saw and processed the fact that DJ Lance was standing on stage 50 or so feet away..

But, I'd rather show you...

One of my top ten life moments thus far.

Honestly, we all were a bit worried.

We had gloriously high expectations as to how much Deakon would enjoy the show, and wondered if they would not be met.

We hoped.

We hoped the crowd and loud music would not overstimulate him to the point of no return.

This deliriously happy smile lived up to my most perfect dreams.

Aside from the momentary shocked induced rigidity, Deak was in heaven.

He was attentive and happy and awesome.

Deak was in his element; it was as if this place was created for him.

Here, he did not have Ring 18.

He was just my son.

My son wearing his Brobee shirt and sucking on his glow stick - just like all the other kids there.

They played all his favorite songs:  "Freeze,"  "Be-De-Beep-Beep-Be-De-Beep-Clap-Clap" and "All My Friends are Different."

The latter causing my eyes to fill with those tears of gratitude that they so often do.

Because, I would not change one tiny molecule of this Gabba loving son of mine for anything in the world.

He may be a different little friend, but he is my beautiful son, and I love him all the same.

The Many Highlights are as follows:

Deak on the Stage (The Ushers pretended not to notice this)

Ab with Deak (Who is refusing to turn away from the Gabba sign on the stage)

Before the show: in full Brobee headband and DJ Lance glasses gear. 

Waiting... 

 ...for this!!!

In the very first few seconds before full processing took place, he was in complete shock.

The opening scene.

Awesome Reactions...

Clapping along...

When Deak gets real excited he always grabs his shirt and lifts it up...he gets that from his father.

Ab did her best to pretend she was too old and too cool for this show, but while saying her prayers that night, she actually admitted to being thankful for it.

Guess she figured she can't fool the big guy.

The Aquabats: considering Blair and I are rarely able to get out and enjoy good music, we were quite thrilled with their rendition of "Pool Party"

La.La.La.La.

We had floor seats, and the characters came and walked through the aisles after intermission. 

They did not stop for many kids...

But, Muno must have a soft spot for my Deak. 

Biz Markie, and his "Beat of the Day."

The shirt went up for Biz...he's a fave.

The ending scene.

Such a classic picture; Blair is clearly supportive of it, Ab is rolling her eyes, and Deak is refusing to turn his head away from the electronic sign surrounding the Maverick Center.

My life. 

Within two minutes, he was out.  Only to take a good hour to fall asleep in his bed.

He kept talking and kicking and bouncing.

I'd say it was a good time.

Afterwards, Blair said that he wished we could take Deak to this show every week.

That's how much fun we had...

We just may become groupies.