So, Eli and Isaac went to the Superman Celebration in Metropolis, IL last weekend and came back all Supermanized, ( I don't think that is a word), Anyway, they left Madison Thursday night, despite the pouring rain and the continual blaring of the tornado warning horns, and advisement to stay off the roads. Needless to say they made it out safely. After stopping over in Springfield to see the parents/grandparents the two boys arrived in Metropolis a little before noon on Friday.
What is so important about little ole Metropolis, IL you may say? Well, it has been named as the official Metropolis the fictional comic book place is based on, so every year they hold a huge celebration commemorating that distinction and of course the man of steel. This year was special though, they celebrated not only it being 30 years since they were given that distinction, but the flying Kryptonian turned 70 years old as well, so it was HUGE!!!! While there Eli and Isaac got to meet three very special celebrities in the Superman world: Allison Mack (AKA Cloe Sullivan from Smallville), Noel Neill (AKA Lois Lane from the Adventures of Superman Series) and Ned Beatty (AKA Otis from the Superman movie). A few cute stories to go with the meeting.
In order to meet these stars and get their autographs you had to wait in line to get tickets, and then wait in line to get their autographs, so needless to say, Eli was a little bored, but he survived. So Isaac and Eli approached Ned Beatty first, where Ned said to Eli " Hello Sir! How long have you been a sir?" Eli then rightly held of four fingers. Good boy. Next in line was Allison Mack. Here Eli flashed her, to his credit though she egged him on by asking him if he was showing her his belly button. Only could a kid get away with that! Isaac was very happy to have a kid in tow because of course he got special attention from his crush (Allison).
Isaac was very impressed with the Chamber Of Commerce ladies. On Friday when it was pouring rain, Isaac and Eli camped out there. The ladies gave them water and found candy for a bored little four year old. Apparently they were extremely nice (Isaac only told me that like 10-15 times). The Superman was also very nice and gave Eli a cool button for taking his picutre (he was really Hot too). Of course whenever you have a gathering of this caliber you are of course going to see those that enjoy indulging their childlike fantasies and dressing up. Eli and Isaac met the Flash, several Supergirls, Clark Kent, Batman( this is southern IL we are talking about, so it was hot) and a Storm Trooper, a little different, but to each his own. They also were able to gather with fellow members of theSuperman homepage for the event this included the creator Steve and his very sweet sister (she brought Eli a little Kola) who flew in from Australia for the event. They all met at the Superman Staue for a meet and greet and to take a photo.
Anyway they enjoyed themselves, despite the down pouring of rain on Friday and the endless requests for this and that from our oldest child. My boys came back EXTREMEMLY tired, but happy and with memories that will last a life time, or at least until next years celebration.
Below are several pictures from the big event.
