Congrats @sesamestreet on its 5 Children and Family Award wins. So proud of my Sesame family. #alanathoopers #sesamestreet #emmyawards #smarterstrongerkinder

Woke up wanting some comfort, so decided to make Orange Sweet Rolls. I'll try to eat just one but no promises! #alanathoopers #baker #orangesweetrolls #sugarhigh #happyplace

Heading into this new week and will try to bring kindness and make someone smile. Happy Monday all! #alanathoopers #bekindtooneanother #grateful

Our cat-sitter and friend @isanorikosanchez drew some portraits of Charlie and Steve while we were in Maine. I think they approve!!! #alanathoopers #catsofinstagram #charliethepolydactylcat #stevethegingercat #grateful

Just got Gala pics from @ypcofnyc and you can see the joy that filled the concert hall on Monday night. Please consider a donation to this amazing organization. It will do your heart good. #alanathoopers #youngpeopleschorusofnyc #grateful

Happy Caturday. This is my place of safety these days. Charlie and Steve are so necessary for my mental wellness and so grateful for them. Have a great weekend all. #alanathoopers #catsofinstagram #charliethepolydactylcat #stevethegingercat #grateful

Happy Caturday! It's a cold February day and napping is a must with Steve and Charlie. Have a great weekend all. #alanathoopers #catsofinstagram #charliethepolydactylcat #stevethegingercat #naptime

This is just part of the amazing Producing Team @sesamestreet who help bring education, diversity and kindness to the world on a daily basis. So grateful to all of them, especially these days. Have a great week all. #alanathoopers #sesamestreet #smarterkinderstronger #grateful

Happy Caturday! Charlie smooches are the best and much needed these days. Sending you all Charlie love this weekend. #alanathoopers #catsofinstagram #charliethepolydactylcat #grateful

My happy place. Also your happy place. Have a great weekend all! #alanathoopers #sesamestreet #season55 #smarterstrongerkinder

That time I was a Marvel superhero, well at least a @sesamestreet version. Happy Thursday all! #alanathoopers #sesamestreet #fantabulousfour #ineedahero

I am so grateful that the @sesamestreet episode that I had the honor of directing, Our Family Musical, was nominated for a GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Children's Program. Here's a few pics from that day. Happy Monday all! #alanathoopers #sesamestreet #familyislove #lgbtqia #glaadmediaawards

Just a reminder that if you are in NYC this weekend, Sesame Muppeteers Jennifer Barnhart, Kathleen Kim and I will be doing two shows @metmuseum at 12:10 & 1:00 PM to celebrate the Lunar New Year. Come on by and say hello. Hope to see you there. #alanathoopers #metmuseum #yearofthesnake #singalong