Throwback Thursday!

Kenny Rogers has certainly been able to morph himself through the years.  This has allowed him to have a successful long-standing career, and he is doing it again.  On Monday, Rogers released a gospel album sold exclusively at Cracker Barrel.  The album contains 12 songs and are some of Rogers' personal favorites. 

In honor of Throwback Thursday, here is one of Kenny's earlier performances...I didn't know he ever wore glasses!

Wordless Wednesday: Sleepy Travelers

Yes, I'm Really Just A Crazed Fan

This weekend, my husband and I saw the current King and Queen of country music.  Reba and George Strait played at Allstate Arena in Chicago and Le Ann Womack opened the show. 

The concert started at 7pm and we got back to our car at 10 til midnight!  It was an awesome show!! 

We were lucky enough to be the guest of Reba--although she has NO idea who we are, I like saying it.  We were more like annoying party crashers, but I will take whatever I can get!  Thanks Valory Music Company!  Anyway, our seats were right by the stage entrance, so we had a great view and I felt like a crazy teen aged girl in the 50s who fainted when Elvis took the stage...although I was in awe of Reba and I manged to stay on two feet. 

Right before her encore, the video to "Fancy" played on the big screen.  Then, a "taxi" rolled into the crowd and Reba stepped out right in front of ME and wearing her "red dress".  That's when I almost lost it.  I believe I turned to my husband and said, "Oh My God, that was so awesome!" 

Lee Ann joined Reba on stage to sing "Does He Love You" and it was so exciting to see them perform together!  It is such a great song and loses it's meaning when done solo, so I am glad I got the chance to see that. 

Watching George Strait take the stage was almost like watching the President walk out to a rally.  Or, a King into his kingdom.  And along the way, he slapped the hand of a wide eyed radio announcer who sometimes can't believe her luck! 

I have to say...George is really good looking.  My husband is getting a little tired of attending concerts with me where I swoon over the act, but come ON!  We are talking about George Strait!  And it seems as if age is making him even more good looking.  One thing is for sure...his voice is a as pure and in tune than ever!  And it was an honor to watch him do his thing!  

 

 

Throwback Thursday--Exile!

As I was looking through my "This Day in History" section on my morning prep site, I discovered that today in 1984, the group Exile gained its first number one country hit with “Woke Up In Love.”

Of course, Exile had pop success too...most notably with "Kiss You All Over."  I love that song!  I guess I love Exile in general.  What a great group!  This song brings back lots of great memories for me.  My sisters and I did a lot of dancing to these songs!  So, pardon me.  I have dancing to do!

Not So Wordless Wednesday

I'm afraid to say that blogging has gotten away from me a bit lately.  I have been so busy, and since trying to update frequently was adding to my stress, I just decided to put if off for awhile. 

I will go into more details later, but I had quite a busy February!   My baby turned one, we have had every illness known to man, one of my sisters got married, and another sister underwent brain surgery.  I am happy to report that she is doing well and is expected to make a full recovery!  Dealing with all of those emotions, however, really didn't put me in the mood to blog.   

It is a new month, however, and spring is on the horizon!  That means I can start looking forward to new things with a renewed sense of gratefulness.  And I plan on sharing lots of hugs with this little guy while he still lets me!

Throwback Thursday--I'll Think of a Reason Later!

Okay, I'm admitting it.  I hate perfect people.  Perfect, skinny people who can cook meals for their families like a chef, decorate their home like Martha Stewart, photograph well, make motherhood look effortless, never have a bad day, always look fashionable, and who always finds time to do charity work.  Perhaps that is why I love Lee Ann Womack's song "I'll Think of a Reason Later" so much. 



Believe it or not, this song came out in 1998.  I can't believe it has been that long ago already!  Even though the woman in the song is talking about her ex-boyfriend's new fiance in the song, I can perfectly picture all the women I love to hate when I hear this song.  You know who I'm talking about...and I know I'm not alone in my "I'll think of a reason later" way of thinking.  So crank it up and get your dart board ready!

Happy Valentine's Day!

This year, I decided to skip the fanfare and do something very simple for my loved ones...bake.  You know how the story goes, "the quickest way to a man's heart is through his stomach."  Since I have nothing but boys around here, I figured I couldn't go wrong! 

I put an easy spin on the traditional blossom cookie by placing milk chocolate hearts in the center of the cookie instead of a Hershey's kiss.  It makes it even more special when you are allowed to eat one for breakfast!

I used this recipe from Better Homes and Gardens.  It is my go-to cookbook!