Ralph's World! Ralph's World! Party time! Excellent!

I'm sure you've all but given up on me as a blogger but had to go ahead and share todays fun just in case anyone is still out there! 

Today Brooke attended her first rock concert put on by the one and only Ralph!  Brooke loooooooves Ralph so we decided to give it a try.  First we needed just the right look:

1.  The "My Mom Rocks" t-shirt was a must.

2. Our Gwen Stefani-ish plaid capri's

3.  And what we used to refer to as her Paris Hilton shades but given the state of that girls life let's just go with our generic movie star shades.

So off to the House of Blues where everyone was really nice.  The sweet tattooed man at the door lead the way for us to the elevator and showed us around.  Then we were off to buy our Ralph's World tour t-shirt and...

We got to meet the dude himself - Ralph!  Totally cool, very nice guy - I'm sure Brooke was more excited than she's really showing in the picture:

So we just hung out, had a snack and waited for the show to start.  Brooke was really well behaved and patient.  The show was loud and cool and she loved it!!!!

Not one little whine because Ralph was talking instead of singing or signing songs she didn't know mixed with ones that she did.  I think the entire thing just had her in awe!  Her favorite song of the set was by far the "Mommy Needs Coffee" song - a classic for sure.  She was just cracking up and giggling like crazy.  We did have one little crisis about half way through when Brooke decided she might need a little snooze:

But it was quick and she was right back into it. How on earth she was able to fall asleep with all that noise yet her sister makes a peep during the night and she is wide awake I will never understand - maybe this was really more like all those girls fainting at Beatles concerts?  Any commentary on that mom?

Then it was time for the big finale!  All the kids were invited to join Ralph up on stage:

Can you see us over to the right?  Just next to Ralph's way hot band member in the blue shirt (and for what it's worth Ralph's not to shabby either).  Although tempted, I controlled myself and did not throw my panties up on stage or flash anyone.  On our way off stage we found ourselves next to Ralph who gave Brooke a high five and was super happy to hear how much fun she had!

All in all, this little last minute outing could not have been any more successful and we're anxiously awaiting Ralph's return to Cleveland - the home of rock and roll!!!!

Comments

[Mom]

Lo and behold I couldn't believe you added to your blog! I check it daily as that's part of my morning on line ritual. Ralph's concert was so much fun and I can't wait for him to come back. I was never one who fainted at a Beatles concert. How would John have seen me if I was out cold and they took me away?. Of course, I seem to recall a certain someone who passed out at a U-2 concert so maybe Brooke is followiing in her mom's footsteps!

[Andrea Harchar]

I still get excited when someone gets tickets to the concert of their dreams.
Way to go Brooke! It wasn't Grandma who fainted at the Beatles concert. From I remember, it was someone else in the family who was on TV being carried away in a swoon. Anyway, those of us who have been there know how exhausting it can be to the see your favorite rocker-and to get a picture with him-and to be up on stage-what a rush!

[Dianne]

What a fun day - and fun pics!!
Oh - and I have the same blouse as your mom.

[Doris]

The pics are so cute. We've never heard of Ralph, we gotta go check him out..

[Jennifer Sizemore]

I am so excited to see you blog!!!!!! And how fun the whole groupie thing sounds - for you and Brooke! Just one question.... WHERE is the close-up of the guy in the blue shirt???????

[Jennifer]

wow! Sam blogged. I am trying not to faint. :) Sounds like a blast, even though I have no clue who Ralph is. And I concur with Jen. Where is the close up of the hot guy? Love the look Brooke has going there!

[Leslie Herbert]

Your pictures are the best Sam! love Brookes shirt!
Your banner is the best though, Love your pictures of your two sweet girls!