Paramore Concert



              If you know me, or have talked to me for any length of time, you hav e had to hear how much I LOVE Paramore!  In the spring I seen that they would be on tour, so Tiffany and I quickly started searching for concert dates that would work for our busy schedules.  Unfortunately none of the shows were close and our over protective hubby's would not let us drive all the way to UVA for a concert.  We were not happy!  But in June Jeremy redeemed himself.  He found out Paramore was the headliner for the Honda Civic Tour this summer and they were kicking off the tour in the new amphitheatre in downtown Raleigh.  So as a birthday present for me he gave the okay for the concert.  I felt a little guilty because the concert was July 23, the same day as our anniversary but we decided we would celebrate on the the next day.  Not long after my birthday we got the news that Jeremy was going to have to have surgery on his shoulder, and of course it was scheduled for July 22, the day before the concert!!  Needless to say I was crushed.  There was no way I was going to leave him, with four kids, the day after surgery to go to a concert!!  But!!  But, my awesome MIL said she would come down and stay with us the week of surgery, which meant I got to go!!

              
                     So, on July 23, Tiffany and me we Raleigh bound for the Paramore concert.  Our journey for the concert quickly became something out of Nick and Nora's Infinite Play List, as we went to three different venues before finding the right one.  It ended up being right in the heart of downtown Raleigh, with the train in the background of the stage.  we got there a little late and missed Kadawatha, and most of New Found Glory but we really didn't mind. When we finally got there we found out seats and then decided to go to the merch stand to get our Tshirts.  Little did we know that we would be standing i n line 2 hours to get a shirt!!!  At least we got to hear a new to us band, Tegan & Sara, while we were waiting in line.  We got back to our seats just in time. We had about 5 minutes to rest before Paramore came on stage.  After waiting in line for so long and the fact that it was in the high 90's with 96% humidity we needed the break!!  They opened up with one of my favorite Paramore songs, Misery Business, and the place went crazy!!!  Every one in the entire crowd sang along with them.  It was by far the best concert that I have ever seen!!  At one point the brought a couch out on stage and did an acoustic set.  It was amazing!!  I personally can't pick when it comes to my favorite memory of the concert.  Is it when she jumped on an amp and held the mic for us while we chanted "We Were Born For This"?  Or was it during the encore when the clouds of confetti poured down on us while singing along to Brick By Boring Brick?  I don't think I will ever be able to choose but I do know it was an amazing night shared with my best friend, and who could ask for more than that!!  Hope you enjoy the pics from the concert, and check out the links to our favorite songs!!



 

2 for 2 hours in line for a shirt!!

Hailey in the opening song Misery Business

During The Onley Exception

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Tiff and me in front of the Civic they gave away.

 

Hailey on the amp during We Were Born for This

Me and Tiff looking a little sweaty

Hailey and Josh during the final song

Independence Day

    We had a very relaxing, stress free 4th of July this year.  We visited with the neighbors, and then a group of us sent to watch fireworks together.  It was so nice to lets the kids play and enjoy the festivities!!!

Bella & Avery

Noah

The Dyke Family

Shane

And of course the men had to have a to wrestling match!

Shane and Noah's Birthday Party

    This year the boys decided they wanted to have a joint Toy Story 3 party for their birthdays.  We were lucky enough to have Uncle Jamie, Aunt Melissa, and Scotty visiting.  It was all of our close friends and neighbors, and all the kids had a great time!!  I can't believe Shane is now 6, and Noah is four.  Why do they grow so fast?

Me and Jeremy with the B-day boys

All the adults keeping cool inside

Scotty really liked his cake!

Eclipse

    How do you know when you are a hard core Twilight fan?  You have read all the books, like 15 times.  You buy your tickets the day they come out.  You watch all the movies, and yes read the books again, before you go to see the new one.  You proudly wear you TEAM EDWARD shirt.  And in this case you are willing to wait in the rain for hours just to get good seats!! 

Me and Melissa in our shirts

    This movie was the best yet!!  I was so happy to get to share it with some of my best friends and my sister in law.  I can't wait for Breaking Dawn!!!

The people in front of us.  The line went around the building!

Tiffany and Kristen

Shane's Authors Tea

    Shane's last day of school was a very special day.  His entire class got to write, illustrate and publish a book this year, and on the last day their books were given to them.  Shane's book was titled "I Like."  It was a list and picture of all the things he likes.  We got to enjoy the schools pond, enjoy some tea and yummy snacks, and Shane got to read us his book.  We are very proud of Shane and we love his book!!  Here are some pictures of his special day. 

McKinley's 2nd Grade Graduation

    Today, after three amazing years, McKinley graduated from Johnson Primary School.  The entire Turtle Team sang "We are the World",then each child gave the speech they had prepared, and received a diploma from their teacher.  After the ceremony the family of the graduates got to have a picnic style lunch of pizza, chips, and a very yummy turtle cake. 
    McKinley has grown so much in the three years he spent at JPS.  He has went from being my baby to my little man. Next year he will be attending Bitz Intermediate here on Camp Lejeune.  He is excited to start 3rd grade but sad to leave his teacher, Mrs. Snyder, who he has had all three years.  We will all really miss her!  I just hope we are blessed with another great teach next year!  Congratulations McKinley!  We love you and we are so proud of you!

       McKinley giving his speech

Getting his diploma

McKinley & Mrs. Snyder

Mrs. Snyder & the rising 3rd graders

The only four left from his kindergarden class.

We are so proud of you!

The adorable cake.

Shane Starts Gymnastics!

    McKinley has been taking gymnastics for a while now, and Shane has always wanted to do it.  So in honor of our baby graduating from Kindergarden, we decided it was time for him to start.
    Today started the summer session at there gym, and the class only had 3 people in it.  I was really surprised at how well he did!!  He is really strong, and impressed me and his teacher.  Gymnastics may just be his "thing."  Here are a few pictures of his first day.