Fun Night!

I have mentioned before that we are huge American Idol fans at our house. Even though the excitement has been way down lately for this reality show, it doesn't stop us from gathering around the TV to watch and critique the talent. Some of my favorite contestants are Kelly Clarkson, Bo Bice, Taylor Hicks and of course Carrie Underwood.

Well guess what....I was given 2 free tickets to see Carrie Underwood (from a company I do business with at work) while she was in Birmingham this week! And of course, being the big AI fans we are, Jeff and I went!!!!! She was awesome! We were so star struck! Our seats were so unbelievably great that I even got to shake (touch) her hand. She sounded as good as she does on the radio...no kidding. That girl can really sing...really! Usually you don't hear all the really high notes at a live performance (mostly because they can't hit them), but Carrie did not hold back. She sang every high note you hear on the radio, and kept it in pitch. Awesome! She was so awesome! We had such a good time acting like teenagers! I have posted a video we made but the sound quality is not that good. But I want you to see how close we were to her and how much fun we had.




















We standing right here, against the rail!

So cute!





No zoom...she was right beside us!











This picture is for Renee. She was singing "Remember Me" and talked about how much she missed her mom while being on the road. She said "we sing this song because we miss our families so much". So sweet. I know they teased you Renee when Donna left... and kept playing this song. I thought about you! Not how Kori might leave me soon, but how sad you were when Donna moved away. And now look....she's back! PTL!

Awesome Video!

Please watch this video. Awesome message!

Senior Trip

What a great time we had on the beach last week! Beautiful water and beautiful girls, it was awesome. I think I enjoyed this trip as much as the seniors.

Now today... it is time to get back to the real world.

Congratulations Kori!

What a week! Lots of stress, laughter and even a few tears. But, all in all, a great week, that ended with a great night!
Congratulations Kori....you made it.

Now...we are off to the beach for Senior Trip!

20 Years...

...with my very best friend. What a wonderful life.

Happy Anniversary to us!

I am looking forward to the next 20 years.

I love you Jeff!

When...

did this little girl...

turn into this young lady?

Or this one...

when did she become this person...

And please, will someone tell me why I can't stop crying when I see this image?

I remember exactly the moment this picture was taken. She was 2 years old and bringing new meaning to the term "the terrible two's". This pose was not planned. She was mad because the photographer took so many pictures and I kept changing her clothes. I walked away exhausted from fighting with her and wondering if it was worth it. Let me say to all you mothers who are fighting with 2 & 3 year olds to get a good picture....IT IS WORTH IT!!!!!

Last night was Kori's last choir concert. She is in a show choir at school called "Madrigals". We had a hard time holding back the tears. The music was beautiful and so was she. I looked at Jeff as I was trying to hold back the tears and speak through this huge lump in my throat, I muttered,

"She grew up so fast, didn't she?" And his reply was " I love her and I don't ever want her to leave us, but she did not grow up fast...It seems like we have been at these things forever." I had to laugh. Typical man response after sitting through a music program that included 22 songs and lasted for almost 2 hours. But, it didn't stop my tears. I could have listened to the Madrigals sing all night, because I knew this was her last concert with them. I am afraid that these tears are the first of many during the next 2 weeks.

Graduation Count Down...

Yesterday, Kori came home from school with her graduation cap and gown. I can't believe it! The past 18 years have flown by, really. It is hard for her to understand when I try to explain that it seems like yesterday she was just starting school. I specifically remember her first day of school. I remember vividly the scared look on her face. I remember what she was wearing! And in only 20 days she will be wearing a cap and gown, graduating from High School. Graduating from my Alma Mater. It is so hard to believe.

Am I sad? Not today (that may change in 15 - 20 days). Today, I am so stinking excited for her, it is overpowering any sadness I feel. I am excited for what God has in store for her. I know He has big plans for her life, not sure what they are, but I know HE KNOWS and that is all that matters.