Adam's Story {on stage with U2}

Last post on this, then I'll shut up. I just wanted to share with you my favorite picture (where Bono realizes Adam can play decent and goes big). Also, my 2 favorite news segments so far.

Adam Bevell on stage with Bono : Nashville, TN July 2nd 2011

Here's a link to hear a few interviews with our friend Adam's sharing his story of going blind and achieving his life long dream of playing with U2 last Saturday night.

xoxo,

In Case You Missed It...

In case you missed yesterday's post, and because I still get teary watching it, U2.com has posted their video of Adam playing 'All I Want Is You' while Bono sings. Such a fabulous moment, Adam's still floating. Definitely watch the entire video to see what happens at the end.

Btw, he's on facebook (Adam Bevell) for those of you who want to tell him congrats yourselves. :)

Dream Big!!

God Bless America & Blind Man Sings...

Happy Fourth of July!!

Enjoy this video of our blind friend Adam Bevell playing guitar while Bono

sings 'All I Want Is You' at Saturday night's U2 concert.

Blind Guitar Player...photo credit: U2.com

Adam has a macular degenerative eye disease that caused him to go blind. He is a huge U2 fan, he's said that teaching himself to play guitar and U2 songs helped him when he was going blind. Adam's been to many, many U2 concerts (several on front row), and as I mentioned in this post once gave Kimball and I front row seats,  and this time he was invited onstage with Bono at the close of the show.

Watch the entire video to see what Bono does at the end...priceless!!

Way to go Bevell devil...you killed it!!

Blissdom Remembered {The Concert}

My first time at Blissdom was so blissful I'm going to have to break it down for you throughout the week, today I'll start with the
{Mat Kearney Concert}
because let's face it, that deserves a post of its own.

Blissdom was awesome, everything about it...but this was by FAR the best event. Mat Kearney (my FAVORITE songwriter/musician) and Michelle Branch (who I also really like).

I was determined to get a good seat so I pulled the old 'front row sit on the floor' trick...best seat in the house. ;)

Photo credit: Life In Grace

Apparently Edie and I not only share a love for 'all things Favre', but 'all things Kearney' too!!

It was sad really....squealing like school girls.

SO FUN!

Oh and don't think we didn't get a picture with him...cuz we did! {insert three squeals} 

Mat did not dissapoint, with lyrics like this how could he? He was funny as all get out, and SO SO nice. I think we have a date next time he's in Phoenix...

'for the singing'!!

(inside joke...I know right!!?!?!!!?). :)

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If all that wasn't blissful enough, I got to come home to these four lovey doves!

Stay tuned for the next Blissdom Remembered post

where I'll show you all the amazing women I met.

And because I heart you all so much and I want you to heart Mat Kearney (if you don't already), I posted a playlist of

'All Things Kearney' below.

xoxo

linking up with Snapshot Sunday and Mussings of a Housewife

October Happenings...

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Well I have a lot of blogging to catch up on. October was a fun month. Not only was it Halloween and my birthday, we went to Minnesota again to see our friends and their awesome Vikings NFL team. The Vikings beat the Ravens, it was a nail biter...fantastic game. I got lots of great pics in the tunnel before the game. If it weren't for my lack of experience with my new camera they'd have been even better. I was the crazy lady in the purple hat stalking the players. Such a blast!! Thanks again Tammy and Darrell for showing us an awesome time. I hope I didn't embarrass you too much acting like a paparazzi.

I'll admit I may have been a little too close for comfort on this one...I know I felt a bit awkward. "Hello Mr. Allen, I know you're trying to focus and get psyched up for a game...don't mind little ol' me."

Darrell and Favre.

Adrian Peterson, super fast...love him!
One of my all time favorites...Brett Favre. He's having a fabulous season and only gets better w/ age. :)


Jared Allen leaving the field...such a fun player to watch. He also lives in Arizona.
Kimball, Tammy and Andrea at the tailgate party after the game.
Dropping my niece Sam off at the airport. She flew in from Utah to babysit our kids.
For my birthday we did the craziest thing...we dressed up in funny costumes and went door to door asking for candy. Yip, my birthday is on Halloween so you know how that goes. The fun thing I did this year that made my day was I ran a 5K. It was the first race I've ever done and I really liked it. I ran the entire time and finished in 30 mins or so. I was happy with my time considering I didn't do much training. I definitely want to do more. Next year I'm going to dress up for it, many people had crazy costumes, tights, tutu's etc. SO FUN! After that, Kimball and the kids took me to my favorite place for breakfast. Sophia had so much fun, her and I dressed up as witches and she still (a month later) is saying "Please Haa-ween Mom". A sugar high isn't easily forgotten.

Another October 'high' was the U2 concert. We got some sweet (front row) tickets from our friends and will forever be indebted to them. Fergie/Black Eyed Peas were awesome as their opener. All I can say is WOW. What a great show! Note to self: Never wear heels to an event where you know you'll be on your feet for 6 hours straight. Seriously, I already had 4 bleeding blisters from running...what's 4 more? I hope you enjoy all the pics of our very eventful October!!
I think everyone should see U2 in concert at some point, AMAZING! Thanks Adam and Andrea!!!