Part of a Dream Come True

Last night was THE BIG NIGHT! New Kids on the Block after concert after party at LAX night club at the Luxor. YIPPEE!!! Sariah and I got there about 10:45 (Nicole couldn't go because here wallet was stolen the first week we moved in and the great state of Washington has yet to send her new drivers license - so she couldn't get in without idea...we were all bummed about it.) While waiting in line, we met a new friend... Sara... she was in town for a business trip and loves NKOTB as much as Sariah and I! YAY!

Sara, Sariah and I in LAX!

We finally got in around 11ish, ok so it wasn't that long of a wait but it felt like forever! Once inside it wasn't too bad at first - we actually had room to dance and move. The more people that came the worse it got. I was dancing with all the people around me...it was crazy ... I am not into dancing all up on random people nor am I a fan of having random people dance (or gyrate) all up on me! We found out the boys would be arriving around 12:30 ... however a special guest did arrive around 11:45 ... Guess who....

It's Mr. Belding from Saved By The Bell!!!

Nuts I know... Sariah and I were both thinking isn't he a bit old to be doing the club scene??

Well, FINALLY at almost 1am the host of the party decided to make their appearance... here are the pictures from the rest of the night....

Donnie coming in like the pop star he is

The boys at their table partying like rock stars

The guys... Danny scratching his face

Danny Wood

Danny smiling for the camera

I think this picture of Jordan is so funnyJordan Knight

The guys dancing....raising their hands like they just don't care .. .and Joey Joe

Donnie Walhberg

This is Jon and his friend taking a picture of me... Jon thinks I looked pretty hot and now he can look at my picture everyday...hehe

Jordan smiling

Danny telling Jordan that Sariah and I were in the house....let the party begin! Oh note the guys in the white shirts...there were of them all dressed alike and all had the same hair do....really, can you have your own look??

Joey.... I was going to be his wife

Joey McIntyre!!!!

Donnie telling Jordan how hot Sariah and I were... Jordan agreed just look at the smile on his face!

It was such a FANTASTIC night! We left a bit after 3 in the morning and had breakfast/dinner at the IHOP. What a great night! Here is Sariah and I on our way out of the club...

Happier than if we were at Disney World!

I CAN'T wait unitl Saturday night!

Ok, so I posted a few weeks back about my fave group New Kids on the Block...this Saturday is the concert here in Las Vegas at Mandalay Bay. Well my oh so awesome mom sent me money for my birthday to buy a ticket to the concert. I know my mom completely rocks! Well, I have been hesitant to buy my ticket... for one I would have to go ALONE... and as much as I LOVE the New Kids, going to a concert such as this alone would not be the coolest thing to do. I mean I would be all excited, and would have no one to share it with...not cool. (All my friends are poor student teachers!) So I have been watching concert clips on YouTube that have been recorded by other people... thank you digital cameras! Here is a clip (or 2) for you to enjoy!!!


Seriously, what is up with Joey's smiley face jacket???


Now, seriously, these video clips are better than what I would see from the seat I could get. SO... I made a pro/con list to help me decide to buy a ticket or not.
Pros: HEllO! It's NKOTB!... The new cd rocks and I have a few old faves I would hear them sing

Cons: ALONE! ... $85 for nose bleed tickets and I would need binoculars ... loud, seriously girls screech when they scream, I know, I am guilty of it ... did I mention I would have to go ALONE????

Well, I decided cons out weighted the pros... sad I know, but my roomie Jenn from Judson College has front row seats to the Atlanta concert and promised to send me pictures.. I am cool with that.

Also, I have amazing friends here, Sariah, Nicole, Cat and I had planned on going to Mandalay Bay on Saturday to try and catch a glimpse of them ... this is stalking and could lead to jail time if we are not careful.. we decided it was worth the risk! And besides we are all pretty stealthy.

UNTIL.......a little bird told me that NKOTB were hosting an after party at LAX night club at the Luxor.... SWEET! We are already on the VIP guest list and will get to see them without risking jail time. even better! Now I get to get up close and personal with them as I will maneuver myself to where they are in the club ... OH YEAH! or so that is the plan. So, now I have to go buy a new outfit!
YAY shopping!

Yay for sun and heat!

I am so thankful at this moment for being in Las Vegas! One of my friends still in Rexburg told me they are expecting snow this weekend. The temperatures there are in the 40s (high) and the 20s (low). I am happy for low to mid 80s with a nice breeze... even when it gets into the mid 90s still! YAY heat!

Worst Music Video EVER!!!

Sariah told me to watch this video. After seeing it, I could not let yall go through life without watching it too. It really is the WORST music video EVER! And the words to the song are not much better! Enjoy!!!

A Night at the (Wax) Museum

Since Friday was a staff development day, the girls and I decided to have a bit of fun of Thursday night. It was nice not having to plan lessons. Well, we had 2 for 1 coupons to Madame Tussauds at the Venetian. You've gotta love 2 for 1! The other girls had never been to a wax museum and were a bit hesitant. I had to reassure them that a good time would be had by all! When in the end everyone was happy they had gone. We got there about 2 hours before closing and there was hardly anyone there...oh so nice! Most of the time it was like we had the whole place to ourselves! Here are some pictures from our night at the (wax) museum... luckily we weren't there after closing to find out if they would really come alive!
Getting ready to go out
Sariah and Cat in the car
Cat, Nicole and I waiting to leave

I am getting a little tired of this greeting me everytime I open a door
Sariah, Matthew is a taken man now...that really isn't appropriate!
Nicole loves Johnny
Sariah loves Oprah
Me not so much

George is a VERY lucky man in the next couple of photos:
Mrs. Clooney
A kiss for the groom...I had already changed from my gown....
Sariah loves being Mrs. Clooney
Another Mrs. Clooney

Shootin hoops with Shaq...he had nothing on me
I never thought I would ever play ball with the Babe

No Tiger the putter would be better than the 9 iron...Nicole giving Tiger golf pointers
Two is better than one ... beat that Evil Knievel
We have found Simon's replacement....Cat McCauley!
No Lenny, I said to play this note! Why do rock stars think they know EVERYTHING??
Nicole getting the King's autograph
Michael is looking a bit jealous that Sariah can do his moves better than he can
I would love to dance with you Tony, but my Nana will be jealous!
My new BFF... Old Blue Eyes himself... Frank Sanatra!
Nicole tasting what Lucy was cooking up
Cat LOVES G.W.
Wow the founding fathers were tall....
Give me some knuckles Abe
Our first trip to the moon
Posing with the Kennedy's
A new look we picked up from Elvis
Well, we TRIED to do the lip thing....we will leave that one to the King
Me and Cat on the Balcony at the Venetian

October is here.....

October is a fun month. My students are already buzzing about Halloween...and there are still 30 days to go. For the last two days during reading centers, I gave them a craft project to break up the usual routine and a little bit of fun. And I needed a new bulletin board for outside the classroom. Here is the result....



It is so cute when the wind blows and the bats "fly"! I am not bragging but it is the talk of the school about how cute it is!!!

My Golden Year

So, yesterday, September 30th, was the 5th anniversary of my 25th birthday. Yes, this means it was my golden birthday. I am in denial of getting older so I am eternally 25. However even though I am not getting older, I am still getting wiser. It was an ok day. I am sick and my voice was scratchy. My cooperative teacher, Mrs M, did bring me a mini cake, as pictured below, and one on my students brought me Ghirardelli chocolate yummy! I also received some fun teacher stuff from Mrs M. And the office ladies gave me a Kesterson Coyote personal planner. I receive many (and I mean 11) birthday cards from my mom, some were in the mail and some were by email...but they all made me happy! I brought my class rice crispy treats to celebrate the day and they each gave me 3 hugs...that is 48 hugs in all! And I loved every one!!! My roommates and Nicole took me to dinner at the Cheesecake Factory. Oh so good. Then we came home and had chocolate pie.

My cousin Jenn started texting me 4:30 in the morning... some people forget I am 2 hours earlier than they are....but I am not mad. She told me to enjoy the first of 365 golden days of my golden year...I am taking her advise and celebrating everyday this year. It is going to be a good year, I can feel it.

Here are some pictures from the day....