Little Melvin...

She is so darn cute!

Peace and Love,

Em

I'm Goo Goo...

Guess who I was with last night.

This guy...

...and about a thousand other screaming fans.

Maddie and I went and saw the Goo Goo Dolls last night and it was an amazing! I apologize for the lack of photos and videos but the last time we went to this venue all of that stuff wasn't permitted. Little did I know that this time they would forget to search my bag and I could have easily brought my camera and flip video. I have to admit that I got jealous every time I saw a flash going off because that was just one more picture that I couldn't take.

It was our second time seeing them and we couldn't wait. Switchfoot was the openeing band. I had already seen them before but it was Maddie's first time and I think she really liked them. I hate that time in between the opening act and the headlining band when you are just sitting there waiting. Then it was finally time for the Goo Goo Dolls to come out. Everytime we have seen them they open with all of these really cool lighting effects and this time they did not dissappoint. Then Johnny Rzeznik himself walked out through a mist of dry ice and ladies let me tell you that the hair is really as amazing as it seems.

It was such a rad show. I was so happy because they played one of my favorites, Big Machine. Of course they did all the hits: Black Balloon, Iris, Broadway, Let Love In, Name, etc. Maddie and I had a great time and we never wanted it to end. Both of us can't wait for the next time that the boys are in town.

If you can't wait until then, their new album is coming out on Aug 31st. Also the video for their first single off the album premiered today. Here it is below!

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So until next time I am left to dream of black balloons, broadway, and better days.

Peace and Love,

Em

Hanson Tour Diary...

Ok so I think this is super cool! Every once in a while Paper magazine has artists document their time on the road while they are touring and this time it's Hanson's turn! Taylor has been using vintage cameras to take pictures of what goes on during tour. These are just some of my favorites from the first post.

If you want to see the entire first entry go here: www.papermag.com/2010/07/the_shout_it_out_tour.php

Peace and Love,

Em

Love Is Like A Broken 45...

So last Wenesday my mom, Heather, Alyssa, Jenna, and I went out to Vienna, VA to see Todd celebrate his 40th birthday by playing a show. We had so much fun! The music was fantastic. Todd played all 40 of his new songs! We didn't get home until near 1 am but mom and I grabbed a chocloate frosty for the long drive home. We all had such a great time and can't wait to see Todd play again soon.

Scott Simons. Todd's writing partner and opening act. We all had a crush on him by the end of the night.

The Todder himself.

*All photos courtesy of Alyssa Bouma

Peace and Love,

Em

I Can't Understand...

My friends never cease to amaze me. Sometimes that's a bad thing, but tonight it's a good thing. A bunch of my friends keep these little journals that they carry around with them all the time. It has become the latest trend. I think it's cool that they journal, but I am pretty content with my blog baby that I haven't really joined this movement. lol

Anyway, tonight at our Grand Tour dinner I looked through Alyssa's. The whole thing was full of color and the best little doodles and drawings. To me it was like a big book of happiness. But it wasn't all just sweet nothings and songs lyrics, Alyssa writes to and about God a LOT. Flipping through those pages really inspired me. Alyssa hasn't had the easiest couple of years. She's had a lot to go through with her family and herself and she has come out of it an incredibly strong young woman. I am so proud of her. She had to witness and go through something really hard today. She always is able to keep a strong face but today she told me that she broke down.

Through all of her trials this past couple of years she has inspired me more and more. I myself am not a very strong person, but Alyssa has been so mature and strong that she constantly gives me the motivation to be brave.

I am so proud of you Lyss. I know that I will never be able to understand everything that you have been through. God has done amazing work in you and I am so glad that I have been able to witness your growth in your relationship with God. Thank you for being my friend and thank you for being an inspiration to me. Hang in there. Remember that God is always holding your hand.

Peace and Love,

Em