Oh Yeah... Time of MY Life

I think I am still floating 6 feet off the ground after Chris and my American Idol Concert experience on Sunday.

It was an awesome experience. I cannot even begin to describe just how awesome. Chris and I got there a little after 8 am and were the third people there, in hopes of meeting the Idols after they got off the tour bus.


After a very long wait of almost 7 hours, the idols got there and started to come out to greet the fans. Unfortunately Cookie, Carly and Brooke had press on that day so they were only outside for about 15 minutes. My hopes of getting a pic with him were dashed, but hey I still met him and got his autograph. Not that it would have mattered because when he said "hi" all I could muster was "T-t-t-thank you". Can I just say he is soooooo much better looking in person than even on tv or in the magazines.


Archie and Jason Castro were out there for well over an hour greeting all their fans. Michael Johns is hilarious and really just a regular guy. Chickeeze is very personable and fun to talk with. Carly is beautiful. Brooke is super sweet and just an itty bitty thing. Everyone but Syesha and Ramile came out.


It was so interesting seeing all the people wearing shirts and other items displaying their favorite Idol. People were holding signs, carrying battery operated radios playing their favorite Idol's music and even brought gifts. It was crazy. One lady, who had to be in her mid-50s, almost passed out when Chickeeze came out. I definitely wasn't the only "Cougar for Cook" out there. My favorite shirt said "I like a guy who wears eyeliner." And my favorite fans had to me the ones of Jason Castro. They were too cute. (As is he!)

Before the concert Chris and I managed to play cornhole for a chance of upgraded tickets. And guess what! We got them. So our nose bleed section seats turned into seats right off the floor. Not as great as if they were front row, but still awesome.




The concert lasted three hours. And it was so different from the other concerts I have been to. Maybe it's because these people were average joes like us who we invited into our living room for 6 months. Maybe its because we saw them transform as the weeks went on? They just seem real, if that makes sense.

I am counting down the days until Cookie's album is released. As well as some of the others. They all were so amazing that I can see myself downloading lots of albums from i-tunes in the coming year.

Now I just have to find a way to goto DCs solo tour. It kick's off in January.

In the meantime, you can see some of my pictures and even a few more videos here.

So what does Chris say about his first concert experience? "When can we go again. Just don't scream so loud next time mom. "

I Must Say Goodbye

Because today I leave for my David Cook American Idol weekend. I have been counting down the days for 2 months and finally its here. And I cannot wait.

Chris and I are leaving today to go to Shannon's house in South Carolina. Chris and her son, David, will get to play and sit and watch the neighbors do some fence installation and Shannon and I will do some girlie bonding and book sale shopping. Then at 6:30 am on Sunday Chris and I will head back north to Charlotte for the big concert day.

No that was not a misprint. I did say am. Why so early? Because Chris and I are going to camp out to watch the tour buses roll in, all in hopes of getting to meet David Cook all the Idols in person. Yes we are lame and yes I am 33. Chris has promised to take my picture with David if I take his with Brooke White. Cute little boy I have.

Obviously I am more than looking forward towards seeing this group of Idols in person. But I am also excited to get to spend some one-on-one time with my son. It's not often we get to do something like this.

I probably won't be back to blogland until Monday. So until then I will leave you with this preview of what I will be seeing in TWO days. I promise I will try not to be one of those screaming ladies you hear in the background.

Happy Early Birthday To Me!

I know my birthday is still 3 weeks away, but I bought my own present. I bit the bullet and got two tickets to the American Idol Tour! **Cue the fireworks, applause and screaming**

I could kick myself. I had the opportunity to buy presale tickets and didn't. They would have been floor seats. I then had the chance to have Row B tickets, but once again didn't. Between the cost of the tickets themselves and the gas to get there (it's in Charlotte, about 2.5 hours away) I just couldn't justify it.

But you know what? It will be my birthday treat. I stay home with my kids. My husband travels–– alot. I deserve it. I didn't get the best buy in seats, but hey they aren't that bad.

And the lucky winner to go with me? My lovely son Chris! I am already planning our departure time to get there in time to line up to see them get off the bus and hope real hard that we are the lucky ones to get meet & greet passes. Val, maybe you should send me some luck. You seem to have a way with celebrities. Maybe make a call into your Talk Soup boyfriend **wink wink**

Only 81 days!

Woh Woh Woh Woh –– The Right Stuff

I am a child of the 80s. So yes that means I was a NKOTB groupie. For all you other NKOTB Fan Club members how exciting is this rumor: They are doing a reunion tour! **cheers**Applause** **Lots of jumping up and down**

Per People magazine:
After months of speculation and rumor, the Kids are coming back. A well-placed source tells PEOPLE exclusively that New Kids On The Block are indeed getting back together. The band's Web site, www.nkotb.com, which had been dormant, is now back up and running in anticipation of the official announcement, which the source says will be made in the next few weeks. The site currently features a television graphic with a fuzzy, flickering photos of NKOTB in their heyday, and a link inviting fans to sign up for info. The boy band, which made legions of tweens swoon in the early '90s, selling more than 50 million albums, became a worldwide phenomenon before calling it quits in 1994.

Eighteen years later, they're still "Hangin' Tough." The oldest "Kid," Jonathan Knight, now a real estate developer, will turn 40 later this year. Since the band's demise, former members Donnie Wahlberg, 38, and Joey McIntyre, 35, have seen acting success, while Danny Wood, 38, has worked as a music producer and Knight's brother, Jordan, 37, has continued to record.

Yes I am a dork and signed up for exclusive breaking news information. And yes, I seriously would go see a reunion concert. Anyone want to join me? I promise not to throw any women's lingerie.


Off to listen to my old tapes... yes I still have them in the storage room.

Summer Concert

I am so excited! July 31 Matt and I are going to see John Mayer with 5 other couples. Jamie went to see him last month and she said he was amazing. Between the concert and the tailgating we are planning prior to the concert this should be awesome. I guess another benefit of living here is we are so close to so many awesome concert places.

Here is a little tease for everyone of what we will see. Enjoy!!