Vanessa Carlton

So last night Brandon and I trekked through West Hollywood to walk to the Roxy theatre to see Vanessa Carlton. People my age will remember her with that song 1000 miles, and if it doesn’t immediately come to mind when you hear the unmistakable intro on the piano you will surely know who she is. She kinda dropped off the map for a while, but she has a new album coming out this fall and she is out promoting it. I entered a contest and won tickets to see her which was pretty great, because I absolutely LOVE free stuff. (hey I am only being honest, and who doesn’t like free stuff?) I didn’t really know what to expect seeing as though she has been in hiding for some time, but her music is just as amazing as I remember. I bought her CD be not nobody like 6 or 7 years ago, and I always liked how talented she was both vocally and on the Piano, she is really quite amazing. So we went to the concert and she had a surprise guess, none other than Stevie Nicks. WOW what a legend, she even sang with Vanessa. I know she is a little before my time (OK a LOT before my time) but that doesn’t change the fact that she was a groundbreaking female artist of her time (Think “Landslide” before the Dixie Chicks did a cover, THAT is Stevie Nicks) The concert was sold out, wall to wall general admission, standing room only, so we were a bit crowded and we smelled like moldy cheese when we came home, but it was totally worth it!!!!

http://youtube.com/watch?v=XIQtLAk8OWk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTIjuhjsagQ&NR=1

so check out this clip, it’s Vanessa and Stevie singing “The One” For that matter if you forgot about Vanessa Carlton just type her name in Youtube.com and your memory will be refreshed. SO check out the clips, they are great!!!

In new news, Aiden is now 22 months and obsessed with Elmo, and newly interested in curious george cartoons. I think most of you know that we don’t own a television at all, so we occasionally allow Aiden to watch clips of Elmo on youtube.com he loves it, infact he loves it a little too much, we may have to get rid of the laptops as well (right… like that would EVER happen) Brandon and I are busy and enjoying our summer, we need to get to the beach a little more though I think. This weekend sounds good, I love to swim in the ocean. Aiden is also learning to swim which has been fun for me, and a little scary for Brandon. We take hi to the YMCA usually at least 1 time a week. he has a little life jacket and if he wears it he can swim all night without help, but without it he can swim too, pull himself to the edge and get out. But mostly he loves to climb out and jump in to make a big splash. He is somewhat fearless, but he knows his limits. Brandon and I have been truly blessed with an amazing child. Hope your summer isn’t going by too quickly!!!

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