Kiss Me Slowly.......

All American Rejects, Boys Like Girls, and Parachute in Blackfoot Idaho? Yup, you heard me right they were coming to Bingham County and I decided I couldn't miss it.  As soon as I heard I told everyone at work and before I knew it we had a large group going and I was excited.  On October 25th, Sheri, Trent and I headed to Blackfoot to meet up with everyone at Corey's house.

Keep your eyes on the road Trenton!
Sheri, Myself, and Trent

It was an adventure since we hit our first snow storm of the year on our way there. Good thing Trent is an amazing driver. We arrived around the same time as Wade and after a quick tour of the Dahle home we again piled into the vehicle and headed to the concert to meet up with Britni and her Mom and my friend Stephanie Holbrook (for her first concert ever!). I was pumped! I love Parachute and I have been a long time fan of All American Rejects. Parachute was the opening band and I started to work my way to the stage.  They were really the only ones I wanted to see that night and they did not disappoint.  

After an amazing performance we quickly headed to the merchandise table hoping the band would make an appearance.  Celebrate good times, we were in the right place at the right time.... and I got to not only get Will's autograph but he posed for a quick picture.  

Just hanging with the band! Star-struck!

Thumbs up for concerts!

My night was complete! After coming down from my high, I found the rest of the group and we enjoyed a little All American Rejects.  

Ahhhhhhhh

I am sure he was on something but man they also put on a good show.  It brought back a lot of memories of college when I was obsessed with their music. Boys Like Girls were the final band, they have a few good songs but honestly they aren't my favorite.  We stuck around for a few songs and then headed out early since we knew the roads had the potential to be bad. It was another spectacular concert with some spectacular people. 

Myself, Britni, Sheri, and Kim

Rock On!

Number 1 fans!

Concert number 7 is complete!

Hang on tight and..........scream!

I love scary movies, ghost stories and haunted houses so when I received a text from my friend Rachel to go to the Haunted Mill I was excited.  We decided to meet up at Butter Burrs to grab a bite to eat then we all loaded in my car and headed to the Haunted Mill in Teton. (Jill Polson, Rachel Kingsford, Britni Warren, Lacey Myers, and Andrea Hedstrom)  This Mill was built in 1890 and after being shut down was turned into a haunted house in 1997. I love going to it every year and look forward to the anticipation of who or what will jump out in front of me.  Once we arrived we parked the car and headed to the line only to wait for over an hour before we made it into the mill.  We had enough people that we had to split into 2 groups.  I went through with Andrea and Britni and they didn't let go the whole time.  What a good time...I can't wait to go again. 

(Jill, Lacey, Rachel, Britni, Andrea and Myself)

Awwww Friends!

Smile! Even though you are scared.

Cheese!

Hmmm...Not sure who this is?

I love to see the Temple.......

One of the items on my list has been to attend the temple every month. I am so grateful for friends that have kept me on task and invite me to go with them.  Here are a few pics from the last trip (thanks Jill and Britni)

Idaho Falls Temple

This is for you Britni! Love finding these pics on my camera.

Me and Britni!

Britni, Jill, Me

Britni telling me I have something in my teeth, Jill agreeing!

Hmmm......

Blown Away....by the sound!

I can't believe this concert has already came and went. Whitney and I were at work several months ago when we heard that Carrie Underwood was coming to Utah, we called my Mom and tickets were booked within minutes. I have heard amazing things about her concerts but I was seriously blown away by how amazing she was live.  Whitney and I finished up work on October 10th and headed home to pick up my Mom and head on our way.

On our way!

We made a quick stop at Redrock Brewery (my favorite restaurant) and then headed out to the Maverick Center for our concert.

Maverick Center

We were about 20 rows back on the floor and we were excited for it to start.

So Excited (Mom, Me, Whitney)

Hunter Hayes opened for the Carrie and honestly he surprised me. He is a very talented singer and great entertainer.

Hunter Hayes (Sorry he looks a little crazy here)

 I loved to watch my Mom, I think the last concert I went to with her was Garth Brooks at the Holt Arena back in the day.  I think at first she was blown away by how loud it was but she had a great time. It took awhile for Carrie to come on stage but it was well worth the wait, she rocked it!

There were only a couple of songs I didn't know and between her costume change, floating stage, and powerful voice it was well worth the loss of sleep for the night.

The floating stage, her entire band was on here!

The concert ended and we headed to our car and braced ourself for the 3 hour drive home. What an amazing night, have I mentioned that I love concerts? Only 4 more to go....

Hallelujah! Concert Hangover in the Making!

Britni called me up to invite me to Go Radio and Safety Suit in Salt Lake. We got off work early and headed out on September 25th (Tuesday night) to The Complex. After a quick stop at a Subway we pulled right up to the venue and scored front row parking. We waited in line for a little while then headed inside. So excited to be at the concert! 

We snatched a great location on the elevated platform in back and waited for the opening band. The Better Life Band opened and although they weren't my favorite I was excited for the rest of the show.

Britni was pumped for Go Radio (she has seen them several times.) As soon as the show started we headed up to the front. They were amazing! We made sure to head out to the merchandise table for Britni to pick up something for them to sign afterwards. Safety Suit was next and I was excited. 

They even sang one of my favorite songs - Hallelujah!

At one point during the show he started to make his way down the stairs toward us. Britni and I both had the thought run through our heads - If he only comes by one of us this won't end pretty. :) We both got a big sweaty hug while he sung his heart out. What a great night and a great concert. Only 5 more to go.  

5...4..3..2..Shotgun!

For the past several years the Behrend girls have been getting together to run/walk in the St Luke's Women's Fitness Celebration and this year wasn't any different. One of my favorite memories of this walk is when my Grandma Behrend came with us, I loved spending that time with her and miss her more every year. My Mom decided to registered a team (Sarah, Kam, Whitney, Myself and Mom) this year and we decided to make it a girls weekend in Boise. I was already in Boise because of the BSU game so Mom, Kam and Sarah met me for lunch and then we headed downtown to pick up our race packets and shirts. (A few years back Cody and I had the privilege of running into Jared - The Subway Guy at this same event, unfortunately there wasn't anyone famous this year.)  After browsing through the different vendor's booths we gathered our stuff and went to pick Whitney up from work.  From here we headed shopping and then we called it a night. The next morning we woke up bright and early and headed to the starting line.

The Girls. (Kam, Sarah, Mom, Me, Whitney)

There were people everywhere, the number never ceases to amaze me.

The groups of people!

Photo-bombing my Mom's group shot. 

We waited for them to send off the first few waives and then it was our turn 5..4..3..2..the shotgun sounds and I am hot out of the gate - well at least as soon as I can get past the crowds.  My adrenaline is rushing and I am running fast.  It doesn't take me long to realize that I won't be able to keep up with this speed if I want to finish the full 5K so I slow down a little and try to keep a solid pace.  (Harder then it seems.) Kam took the lead and finished strong, I was so excited to see the finish line and I pushed hard to run to the end.

Kam, towards the back running strong!

Go Kam!

We waited a short time for everyone to join us then we gathered at Ann Morrison park grabbed some snacks and rested for a bit.  We then headed back to the hotel to shower and clean up then we headed to one of my favorite restaurants...Thai Paradise (Best thai food I have had) My Mom was against this but finally promised to give it a try.  She wasn't the biggest fan but I thank her for being a good sport.

Pad Thai from my favorite Thai Restaurant

We then took in a little more shopping and caught a movie then I crashed.  The next morning Whitney and I got up at bright and early (4:30 am) and we headed back so I could catch some early morning meetings. What a fun filled couple of days with some of my favorite people. I look forward to next year and hope that I can run in the competitive waive, watch out girls I am running faster everyday!

Here are a few pics from the day:

My and Mom

Whitney, so excited to run!

Cheese! (Whitney and Kam)

Sarah can't wait to get started. 

Kam striking a pose!

This one wasn't exactly on my list but it does relate to getting healthy! Now I just have to keep going!