Imagine Dragons Concert

Imagine Dragons came to Kansas City, we were a little excited. My awesome cousin Mac (the band manager) got us and all of Jeff's family that was able to go tickets to the concert.

The band set up this concert kind of last minute because the festival they were supposed to play at was cancelled.  They invited 4 other bands to play at the Starlight Theater with them.  Even though they only had a few weeks to set up the show, they sold out the nearly 8,000 seat theater.  We got there during the band (Captial Cities) that played before Imagine Dragons.  The theater filled even more between the acts.

Backstage!!  Dan was as tall and loving as ever.  It's still VERY weird to think that my gooney cousin is a bona fide rock star.  I can't really fathom it.  To me, he's one of the Reynolds boys.  When I see him I want to punch him in the shoulder and tell him to stop growing.  I still manage to punch him in the shoulder.

Anxiousy waiting!

I'd look down the aisle at the kids, specifically Capri.  She sang every song, danced her heart out and had an absolute blast!

"I'm never changin' who I am!"

BEST CONCERT EVER.  

We were talking about it for days afterwards.  For real, the most fun we've ever had.

Coffee Table Redo

Before: Our $5 coffee table.

All sanded after several episodes of  "Fringe".

Done!  Love it.

Girls Trip

For my Mom's birthday she wanted to take all her "girls" to Vegas. That meant my 2 sisters-in-law, 1 future sister-in-law, and myself got to spend 4 days in a gorgeous hotel, be treated to glorious food, and sit in a luxurious spa (among other things).

I flew to La Quinta, CA and then drove with my Mom and sis-in-law Denise (married to Rob) to Vegas.  We ate at the Mad Greek.  It was awesome and the start to a lot of really great food on the trip.

We stayed at the Palazzo hotel.  It was goregous and the rooms are GIGANTIC.  I shared with my future sis-in-law Jocelyn (marrying Josh in September).  Neither of us snore, we got along great.  Poor Jocelyn will soon face a life of sleeping next to Josh.  The loudest snorer in the entire world.

Mom took us to dinner at the top of the Stratosphere.  It is a rotating restaurant.  I ate the best thing I've ever eaten in my ENTIRE life.  Caprese salad with 2 slices of huge tomatoes and a slice of watermelon.  I thought maybe I'd died and gone to Vegas heaven. 

As you can see I didn't get around to taking a pic until I'd eaten nearly all of it.  I ate the rest post haste.

Our group gift to Mom was a necklace from the company Origami Owl.  They make beautiful lockets where you select charms to put inside (the cover is clear).  We each picked a charm that we felt represented Mom. It was really gorgeous and Mom liked it a lot.  I wish I'd gotten a better picture of it. 

Jocelyn was our bachelorette.  I don't think you're even allowed in Vegas if you don't have one in tow.

Waiting to watch the Cirque du Soleil show "Ka".  I got in trouble for taking this super blurry picture inside the theater. 

Erin (married to Dan) is obviously ready to burst with excitement. ;)

Frankenbaby

This is what you look like when you climb on a picnic table, and then decide to get down by rolling off. 
Face first.