Okay, I admit it! I'm a David Archuleta fan! And this year, for whatever reason, I became a part of the "cast your vote for your favorite American Idol contestant" craze. So when I bought tickets for the American Idol concert in Salt Lake City, I wondered if I would be the oldest person at the E-Center completely surrounded by screaming thirteen-year old girls begging to be the next Mrs. Archuletta!
Monday night, Ashley, Bethany, and I had one of those rare "girls night out," and other than getting stuck in stand-still traffic near the E-Center, we had a lot of fun being a part of the hoop-la.
Since Randy, Paula, and Simon are on vacation and after seeing the AI Tour, here's "my take" of the whole American Idol phenomenon: (1) Television doesn't do these singers justice: all of the contestants are far beyond the word "amateur." (2) Even better in person: Michael Johns, David Archuleta, and David Cook. Overrated: Ramiele, Jason Castro, and Syesha. Surprises: Kristy Lee Cook and Chikezie. Just what I thought: Brooke and Carly. (3) Okay, I admit it, the viewers did get it right: David Cook is amazing--both as a singer and performer. But Archuleta still brought the house down when he sang "Angels" and "When You Say You Love Me"--such a rare talent and still so humble! I can't wait to buy his C.D.
What was the best part of the night? Spending it with "my two girls!"
It was sooooo fun! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteWe went to the concert too! Dev,
ReplyDeleteDani, Andrew and I and the Hallows.
It was a great concert.
Mrs. Burr!! It's so fun to see that you have a blog! It looks like you are enjoying things in Lehi! Thanks for leaving a comment. Now I know you have a blog, I can check in to see what you guys are up to!
ReplyDeleteThis blogging world is really amazing. I'm finding SO many people with blogs-- it's so fun!
ReplyDeleteI'd forgotten you and Craig had moved to Lehi. It sounds like you're really enjoying it there. When I read your AM Bike ride post it reminded me of all the early cheer mornings when you and Jan would walk/run at the track. Good memories.
These pictures are perfect! I can't wait for next year. Hopefully the contestants are just as good next time around. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteYou know-living in the city definitely has it's perks and concerts are one of them! That looks so fun! i liked David Cook-so it's good to hear that he is still performing great! The Lehi Round up is the ind of June every year- I can't believe that you missed all the stuff going on-you really must have been zoned out! It is all that 5:30 am bike riding! I bet your kids are so glad to have you close! Well we still miss you down our way!
ReplyDeleteyeah. . .we were there too! It was amazing. It was crazy how loud it was for the two Davids! My mom does not have a blog right now, just a blogger account to leave comments, but we are trying to get her to make one. Hope life is going GREAT for you! Tell Daddy Burr hello from me!
ReplyDeleteI just have to tell you how JEALOUS I am that you got to see my boy David Cook! I love him!!! It was also good to see that you have a blog page! It's not the same since you moved out of our cute little neighborhood!! :( Hope all is going well!
ReplyDeleteHey Jackie!! I can't figure out this whole blogging world quite yet =] Yep I Tyrel and I have been dating for about a year and a half now it's a little crazy and so convenient!! How is everything. I work in Lehi and live in American Fork so we should go out to dinner sometime I would love to see you and daddy Burr!!
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