Oh my this weekend was long and fun but now I need a weekend to recover!

I slept in this morning and went through the first round of my weekend photos. The Fab Four.

I messed with some of the video too but only got around to posting this for my brother…

My niece Kaydence (aka Kiki)

Hopefully I can share more videos from the show before I lose interest and move on to something else. The group was quite good and it was nice to spend an evening of entertainment with my family. I would definitely see this show again and again.

 

On Saturday we went to a pre-races pool party at my friend/co-worker Tami's house. They had some extra tickets to the Indy races at Texas Motor Speedway and invited us along. It was my first time at the Speedway and my first time ever at races like these. We really enjoyed the experience and I've decided following the Indy races is something I could totally get in to. I have photos and video from the event but I haven't had a chance to go through them yet. Maybe tomorrow after I submit my Circus Mexicus video entry but for now here's a cute photo of us at the races.

 

Today we spent the day trying to recoup from the fun in the sun but also spent some time working on our Circus Mexicus videos. Michael is also entering the contest for a chance to win the VIP passes. I think both of us have a pretty good shot at winning. In fact his will likely beat mine. Deadline for entry is Tuesday at noon Rocky Point time but I know we'll be done in time. I think mine's about as good as it's gonna get.

And so I am pooped from a great weekend and have a short 4 day week to look forward to because come Friday I am outta here. We'll be in Mexico for four days with our favorite band and friends! Circus Mexicus!!

 

 

Friday, three generations of The Beatles fans in my family enjoyed The Ultimate Tribute at House of Blues in Dallas.

 

 

 

 

 

 

and Ringo!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The City of Farmers Branch pulled off an incredible inaugural Liberty Fest this weekend. We arrived late afternoon to see theVietnam Traveling Memorial Wall. A 3/5 scale recreation of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C.

We then wandered around the parks and checked out different displays before claiming our spots on the lawn the Gin Blossoms and REO Speedwagon concert later. My brother and his daughter Kiki met up with us and we did our best to hold a square of grass for our friends Daniel and Tanya and Tanya's parents.

Gin Blossoms kicked of the show right at 7 and sounded great. I've always loved the band but this was my first time to see them live. It's kinda cool that Scotty Johnson was a Peacemaker for awhile before I started following RCPM.

We all sang and danced along (see Kiki could hardly stand still).

They performed all their top hits and a few new songs. They informed us a new album should be out later this year or early next year.
Of course, the main event of the night was REO Speedwagon and we discovered the Mayor of Farmers Branch is a huge REO fan.

They too did all their hits and a few others I didn't really know but enjoyed just the same. They only disappointment was their failure to play "In My Dreams".

After the incredible REO show there were fireworks!

Great way to kick of a Memorial Day Weekend & summer.