If you squint really hard or zoom in on this picture, you can see Mr. David Archuleta of American Idol fame! Yes, we were somewhat nerdy and went to the “celebration” last Friday. 
He’s from my hometown and the pep rally was at my high school, and we’ve actually been watching American Idol this season, so it was fun to be part of the excitement. I wish I would’ve gotten a picture of Mayor Snarr and his handlebar moustache and American Flag Jacket. It was…..an interesting look?? Enough said.
It was a cool, potentially rainy day, but we got our orange and black colors on anyway (MHS colors) and went to the football field with my parents (Jaden was out of town). There was loud music and balloons everywhere, and the kids had fun. Annie kept dancing and saying “Everyone is so happy!” Brandon wore my little brother’s old football jersey. Too cute. I wore my little brother’s OLD faded MHS football hoodie because I had forgotten my own stuff, it was really attractive. 😉 I should’ve gotten out my old student government sweater huh. Um….no!! Haylie was cozy and slept in the Snugli the entire time. I wish I would’ve brought my camera and my big ol’ zoom lens so we could see David better, but I didn’t want it to get rained on. At least we had Grandma Wendy’s camera to document the event. We had a good time.
There were lots of people, a little “parade” around the track (hee hee), performances by various Murray High groups (choirs, band, dance, cheerleaders, etc) and a few presentations by local and state leaders. David seemed a bit tired and flustered by the attention (who could blame him–he had a full day!!) but genuinely grateful to the fans and very humble. He sang a few songs and his voice really is so clear and pure. He’s a very talented kid. There were too many people to get a good picture of David, but that’s okay. So, look for us on American Idol tonight! Ha ha! It’ll be fun to see who wins next week. I also like David Cook so who knows…
Lots of playdates with the kids. Archuleta rally on Friday afternoon. Saturday was spent going to lunch and shopping with my mom, grandma and aunt (along with Haylie and Annie), Sunday was a busy Mother’s Day (another post on that later), Monday was lunch at Grandma’s house with my cousins and kids. Oh, and lunch at the Cheesecake Factory with Julie, Mary and Kecia on Tuesday–delicious food and therapeutic conversations. I actually had a whole hour of free time at home on Tuesday afternoon after the lunch–both girls were asleep and Brandon was swimming/playing/eating dinner with his friend Joshua. Yay for me! I don’t even remember what I did, but it sure was a nice fleeting moment.
{ 14 comments… read them below or add one }
i’m still reading and checking in on ya.
yes, life just gets busier and busier and busier. . .
but it’s Fun Busy, right? it sure looks like you all are having so much fun – i love it!
I’m so glad you are beginning to feel normal again. I loved hanging out with you at the David Archuletta shindig. I’m absolutely positive we’ll be seen on tv tonight! Lunch yesterday was so fun…still laughing about our good conversation! I’m glad you had some good free time after, you deserve it!
Oh my gosh, the mustache and shirt…Well, I was very proud of my Murray, UT upbringing. Now everyone out here is looking at me funny as they wonder where in world did I grow up.
Amen to what Julie said! I’m on pins and needles waiting to see you guys on TV tonight! So glad we could work out lunch yesterday, I only wish we could do it everyday! XOXOXO
I must admit that I was looking for you on TV LAST night! Now I’m even more anxious for tonight! Glad things are beginning to ‘normalize’ for you. Oh, and I think the sweater would’ve been a nice touch!
it was great to see you sunday. i really feel like my world is flipping upside down when there is more than a week between your posts haha. but you actually just had a baby in case you forgot so i think everyone is fine with the blog not being updated every five seconds. i made my monthly post, you should be proud. it may or may not ever happen again, i’m just not cut out for it like you brooke!
Yeah for David Archuleta! Isn’t he the cutest human being on the planet?
annie looks so stinkin cute in her orange bows! I can’t believe you went-dork. but then when i saw him cry tonight i thought, oh i wish i would have gone and supported him.
Girls and I hit the Archuletta pep-rally. I don’t know how we didn’t bump into you and Julie. oh.. and that mustache on the Mayor. Sad to say that he looked like such a lurp on TV tonight. OF COURSE they showed him instead of our Governor who looks presentable!! I guarantee people re-wound dvr and paused on him to see if he was for real. Your pics are great!!
wow, glad you’re back on the bloggin’ scene. You are the best!!!
Some people have told me that I sound a lot like David when I sing…
Tell Jaden I am organizing a guys lunch so that we can also have a “therapeutic” conversation.
It is ridiculous how many fans you have. I am, admittedly, one of them. Thanks for sharing your nerdiness!
I was DYING when I saw the Mayor’s handlebar mustache on the news that night! I had no IDEA the Mayor of Murray was SO STYLIN’ !! Sounds like you guys have had a fun but busy couple of days!
how fun that you got to go see David! I just love him! He was SO amazing last night – he’s totally going to win!!