Thursday, July 28, 2011

"32" was more fun than "21"...in fact it felt like "13!"


About 20 years ago - you could almost guarantee to find me in my room giggling with my best-friend, Jenny...and listening to the New Kids on The Block. You could not convince me that I wasn't going to marry Danny Wood or Jordan Knight.

I won't forget the year that Santa left me the NKOTB doll set and stage (he brought one to Jenny, too) or that Jenny and I spent every Fall and Winter in out NKOTB Tour jackets. We were in love ... with the "five hardest working kids in show business." :)

My older sister's teased us - but we didn't care. We were only doing what every other girl our age was doing...we lived the New Kids craze....and loved it!

As the years went on - we did too - but Jenny and I would often talk about our New Kid days. We would share a laugh and a giggle (its what we do best) - but it would always bring back great memories.

So imagine who the first person I texted was when I heard that NKOTB would be touring Indianapolis the week of my birthday. Yep, Jenny. I heard back instantly - "We're There!" A few phone calls to other girlfriends (there aren't many girls my age who don't share my love for The New Kids On The Block) and it was set. We had a date with NKOTB...added bonus was the BackStreet Boys were joining the concert as well! We were instantly teenagers again.

Justin saw our excitement and threw in a limo for the night - and then we were "gitty-teenagers." Months of anticipation of a night with our childhood crush...and as I celebrated another year older...I got the chance to revert back to my youth. It was more than fantastic.



Jenny still has her "Tour Jacket"

I am so lucky to have such great friends. Old and New!
Left to right: Jenny, Sara, Krista, Ashley, me, Amanda, Kristin, and Jill.

A big thanks to Jenny for my new NKOTB BIG button!

Krista, Ashley, and I (representing the Neighborhood!)

I'm still smiling. Days later. I can't explain it - and most of you will think I am crazy. But is was one night - where for a few hours, old friends & new friends, forgot about all worries and went back to a time when we had none - a time when my biggest concern was should I tight roll my jeans - or wear my pink scrunchie?! :)

I found a YouTube clip from a concert in another city - but it was my favorite part. Check it out and enjoy!



Sunday, July 24, 2011

RAIN!!!




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Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Jackson, Our Little Fish!

Tonight, with the encouragement of Aunt Shel and Daddy - Jackson tried swimming without his vest. I held the camera...and my breath!!! He did great...and he loved it! We were so proud!

Check out the video!


YouTube Video

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Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Loving Summer!










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Sunday, July 10, 2011

Boys and Garbage Trucks

Trash day was pushed back a day due to the holiday - which meant our weekly visit from the garbage truck came over the weekend.

Jackson was excited. He planted his "bisquits" in the front yard for a front row seat. He just couldn't believe the truck can pick up the cans all by itself. ;)

He officially wants to be a "trash guy".

Boys!



















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Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Playing Dress-Up!

Part of the fun having girl cousins...playing dress-up! ;)

Check out what Maddie Boyd INSISTED Jackson try on...he would do anything she asked! ;).







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Monday, July 4, 2011

Happy July 4th!

Our Little Firecracker! ;)


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Sunday, July 3, 2011

The Joy's of Summer!

Basketball in your under-roo's...The Joys of Summer!



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