The Last Wonder of the World

My Children's Hospital Guild in Seattle put on our 14th annual concert this year, and it was my most favorite yet. Matt Messina, a long time friend and composer, writes a new symphony each year, and all money raised goes to Children's Hospital Uncompensated Care Fund. Complete with the most amazing set (12 foot trees), incredible artists (Civil Twilight, Five For Fighting, and Vicci Martinez and the sweetest child patient who stole our hearts. Last year we raised $203K, so I can't wait to hear what we did this year!

PS...Sarah and MK (2 of my dearest friends) flew in for the event and were joined by a slew of our close Seattle friends, which made the event even more special!

John and the girls at Benaroya Hall, getting ready to watch 'The Last Wonder of the World'

My incredibly supportive husband who allowed me the time to work on on this project

My mama recruited over 50 friends/ family and neighbors to buy tickets and support our event!

Matty opening the show

John from 'Five for Fighting' was a huge champion that night for Children's and helped raise our event to a whole new level

Matty and Vicci sharing the stage w/ our patient from Children's who stole the show!

Awe, Steve...Civil Twilight. Incredible voice and incredibly cute!

Vicci could not have been more energetic and soulful. She was spot on for this year's concert's theme.

The Northwest Boychoir absolutely melted my heart, particularly when they closed the show by singing 'You Can't Always Get What You Want...'

Matty not only writes songs for the shows, but he plays them along w/ the full Symphony and the special artists

The finale this year blew everyone away...

John also gave me a Hall Pass to stay downtown w/ my girlfriends. We hit the after party until 2:30 and then slept in, had brunch downtown and enjoyed a relaxing Sat sans children. It was heavenly! THANK YOU JWG!

Meanwhile the boys were back in Kirkland having a lovely time w/ their grandparents and Dada!

Levi even got to ride shotgun in a HUGE truck w/ his Papa...which was definitely his highlight of the trip!

I found Levi's bear Poncho sleeping in my bed! That's what happens when you take a night off....easily replaced by a gigantic stuffed animal!