Lynyrd Skynyrd Concert

All I can say after last night is WOW! We went to the Lynyrd Skynyrd concert over in Boone, NC at the Appalachian State University campus. It was a beautiful ride over the mountains and Ryan had no idea what was going on...we just told him we were going for a ride in the mountains. When we got to ASU and parked in the event parking garage Ryan asked us what event we were going to and we told him a monster truck rally...he just said oh...then when we got into the building and he realized we were at a Lynyrd Skynyrd Concert he was ecstatic!

A group called Mountain Heart opened for them and they are awesome! If you haven't heard their music you should. A little bit of bluegrass mixed with some southern rock and they wore it out! We all loved it.

Then it was time...time for Ryan's ultimate experience...Lynyrd Skynyrd...he yelled, screamed, danced, sang and played the air guitar for 2 hours. They played everything and put on an unforgettable show. Ryan said it was the greatest thing he had ever seen in his life!

When it was over he was so worn out from the excitement that he passed out in the backseat for the hour and a half ride over the mountains back to the house. When we got home he said he'd never forget it as long as he lived.

Friday Night Concert

Yay...it's the weekend! We are surprising Ryan by taking him tonite to see his second favorite band ever...Lynard Skynard. He has no idea and we aren't telling him until we get to Boone, NC where the concert is. He has been good this week, no trouble at school, so we figured this would be a nice reward. Shhhh...it's our little secret.

I hope everyone has a fun and safe weekend!

Happy 1st Birthday Samantha!

Yesterday was Samantha's 1st birthday party. She was such a baby doll and had a big time digging into her cake all by herself. She is pulling up and trying to stand holding onto the furniture, what a big girl! Happy Birthday Samantha!

I have really enjoyed my family lately. Last Saturday after the picnic I got to spend time with Doug, Jenny and Brenda...we decorated Doug and Jen's new home, moved furniture around and had a few laughs...their home is spectacular, and we had a lot of fun in the process. Brenda is recovering nicely from her broken arm. It has taken alot of healing time though. Yesterday I enjoyed Kristina, Eddy and the kids. They really have a beautiful family. The girls are just precious. We've gotten to spend more time with them this summer since we've been out at the lake more often and it's been really nice. Dad is still busy as ever but I enjoy dropping by the office to chit chat with him from time to time. We also really had a great time with Missy, Chris, CJ and Courtney this summer at the beach.

I've got to get up to West Virginia soon and spend some quality time with my Momma and Mike. Maybe I'll get to do that this Saturday or the next.

My Song

I love this song and the message behind it! I feel like it was written just for me. You can listen to it or read the lyrics below...it's great. Thank you Mary J Blige for an awesome song.

Let it go……
Can’t let this thing called love get away from you
Feel free right now, going do what you want to do
Can’t let nobody take it away, from you, from me, from we
No time for moping around, are you kidding?
And no time for negative vibes, cause I’m winning
It’s been a long week, I put in my hardest
Gonna live my life, feels so good to get it right

So I like what I see when I’m looking at me
When I’m walking past the mirror
No stress through the night, at a time in my life
Ain’t worried about if you feel it
Got my head on straight, I got my mind right
I aint gonna let you kill it
You see I wouldn’t change my life, my life’s just…..

Fine, fine, fine, fine, fine, fine, ooooh
Fine, fine, fine, fine, fine, fine, ooooh
Just fine, fine, fine, fine, fine, fine, ooooh
You see I wouldn’t change my life, my life’s just fine

Feels so good, when you’re doing all the things that you want to do
Get the best out of life, treat yourself to something new
Keep your head up high
In yourself, believe in you, believe in me
Having a really good time, I’m not complaining
And I’m a still wear a smile if it raining
I got to enjoy myself regardless
I appreciate life, I’m so glad I got mine
So I like what I see when I’m looking at me

When I’m walking past the mirror
Aint worried about you and what you gonna do
I’m a lady so I must stay classy
Got to keep it hot, keep it together
If I want to get better
You see I wouldn’t change my life, my life’s just…..
Fine, fine, fine, fine, fine, fine, ooooh
Fine, fine, fine, fine, fine, fine, ooooh
Just fine, fine, fine, fine, fine, fine, ooooh
You see I won’t change my life, my life’s just fine

I aint gon’ let nothing get in my way
(I ain't gone let nobody bring me down, no, no, no)
No matter what nobody has to say
(No way, no way, no way)
I ain’t gon’ let nothing get in my way
No matter what nobody has to say

Feels so good, when you’re doing all the things that you want to do
Get the best out of life, treat yourself to something new
It’s a really good thing to say
That I won’t change my life, my life’s just fine

Fine, fine, fine, fine, fine, fine, ooooh
Fine, fine, fine, fine, fine, fine, ooooh
Just fine, fine, fine, fine, fine, fine, ooooh
You see I won’t change my life, my life’s just fine

So I like what I see when I’m looking at me
When I’m walking past the mirror
No stress through the night, at a time in my life
Ain’t worried about if you feel it
Got my head on straight, I got my mind right
I ain’t gonna let you kill it
You see I wouldn’t change my life, my life’s just…..

Fine, fine, fine, fine, fine, fine, ooooh
Fine, fine, fine, fine, fine, fine, ooooh
Just fine, fine, fine, fine, fine, fine, ooooh
You see I wouldn’t change my life, my life’s just fine

Company Picnic

We had another fun weekend at the Kendrick house. Friday night I had a really good time with Whitney, Daniel, Rhonda and Brittany...we went out to eat Japanese and then came back to the house for some more fun. Congrats to Brittany for winning Mrs. Cougar! What an inspiration this beautiful young woman is she truly is a special girl.

The Edward's company picnic was a really good time. All our friends from Brian's work were there and we enjoyed the park, music, paddle boats, train, food, etc...

We spent Sunday in Kingsport shopping and eating at my favorite place...Cheddars! Yummy!

Ryan managed to avoid the camera for the most part but you can catch a glimpse of the back of his new hairdo in my previous post.