Long live American Idol!!

Ok, so you laugh in my face or talk about me behind my back, but I will not deny that I had a fantastic time at the American Idol concert that came to town a few weeks ago.



It all started a few months ago after the AI finale on TV. I have to admit that I was completely hooked this season. It seems that in the past we (Jeff, me and sometimes the kids) really have a good time watching the show, especially during the tryouts when you have the crazys just wanting to be on tv. I have to say, we are entertained. Usually though, we tend to fizzle out through the competition. We forget to turn on the TV or we just have other things to do. We don't really care if we miss some episodes and usually just tune in the night of the finale. But, THIS year...much different. I was hooked. I had to watch it every week. If I missed it, you better believe I had it recorded. (Who ever invented Tivo, I love you!!) You should have seen the night Megan accidently stopped the recording and I missed it! ( Have you ever seen a 31 year old woman throw a temper tantrum? I admit, not pretty! Megan forgave me though :)) When Michael Johns was voted off, I was in shock! I was devastated! He not only had a beautiful voice, but oh the eye candy!! Anyway...long story, short, still enjoyed watching it faithfully every week, but after the finale I decided I would have to venture to the summer concert they put on every year. I didn't even care if I went alone.



Luckily, one day I was talking with a couple of friends about it and realized I wasn't the only one set on heading to the concert. Amber was in!! I was excited. The bummer part about it was we had to wait like a couple of months before it came to SLC. As is got closer, we would drop a text every now and then just reminding the other that it was sneaking up on us.



Finally the day came! I was actually a bit nervous thinking that I may have wasted some good money. Was the concert going to be dumb? Were they just going to do group song and dance like they did on the show? Were Amber and I going to be the only ones over 17 there?

We decided to get a little bite to eat before we went to the concert. We ventured to the Gateway and got a little sushi at Happy Sumo. It was so fantastic. I haven't gotten to eat sushi for awhile with the pregnancy and all, so I decided that if the concert was crappy, the night was worth it because of the meal! We finished dinner and had about an hour before the concert started. We had PLENTY of time to get to the E-Center or so we thought! We jump on the freeway and of course I was babbling and missed the exit. So, I decide to get off at the next exit and just head west. Well, I just so happened to pick the exit that had road construction going on. A big sign on the side of the road flashing "ROAD CONSTRUCTION-EXPECT DELAYS". What the ??? Anyway, make another long story short. We FINALLY get there about ten minutes late. I think we only missed one of Chakeezie's (sp?) songs. The show was fantastic! They all sang their own songs except for two and even those were great! I had a great time singing and dancing and yelling alot. My throat was a bit sore and my ears were ringing for a couple days after.

Well I have babbled enough about the night, although I have only written half the story about the night. (Go see Amber's blog, she details it! :)) In short, we stayed after and picked up a few pictures and autographs from the IDOLS. I got a picture with Michael Johns! Yea for me, woo-hoo! Not only is he a total hottie, but he was awesome with the fans! GOOD TIMES!! Thanks Amber for a night to remember! :)

(I got some other pictures of the others, but this was my favorite!! Except for me and my totally cheesy smile!!)