Usher...Usher

Hello family. I'm so sorry that I've been m.i.a for quite some time. Oddly enough, it has already been a week since school got out and I can hardly believe how fast the week went. If this is any indication of how the rest of the summer is going to be...then it will definitely be over way too fast! Among other things, I start summer school in a couple of weeks along with taking classes and teaching a Thinking Caps class called "A Wild Weather Adventure!" (an enrichment class for kids who sign up).
My biggest task to accomplish will be MOVING! I did it. No, I didn't take a giant plunge and buy a house or anything (anyone who has seen my checking account will thank me for that) I did, however, decide to move out of my cozy little apartment and into a cozy little house. Although it is nowhere near the house of my dreams...it does have, wait for it, A WASHER AND DRYER! My days of waiting months to do laundry (until I can collect enough quarters) are over!!! It does come with a small lawn...and sidewalks...but I guess that mowing and scooping are all a part of growing up. We'll see how it goes :) I'll post some pics for you guys once I move in...since no one seems to venture this way...EVER! (no pressure or anything)
Now to the story that I actually intended to tell you when I got on here! On Sunday, a crew of Fairbury ladies and I headed to Omaha for the Usher/Akon concert. We arrived in Omaha around 2:00...only 5 1/2 hours before the concert :) We ate a late lunch and then headed to the Old Market to have some drinks. I text Miss Ashley to see what some good spots would be and she recommended Billy Frogs where we ordered a delightful drink called "Pond Scum" It sounds as interesting as it tasted. One word. Tequila. 
Once we finally made it to the concert...we hit the main floor and then just kept walking forward...and forward...and forward. I swear to you, my heart almost stopped when I saw how close we were to the stage. I ended up sitting dead center and could see absolutely everything. Facial expressions and all. It was AMAZING! I am 99 percent positive that Usher and I made eye contact at one point and my legs ached the next day from dancing so much. I have now realized that my mission this summer should be to go to as many concerts as I possibly can because I absolutely LOVE them! Here are a few pics from the day.

For those of you who aren't sure exactly what Usher sings...this was my favorite from the night!





Hope you are all well and happy. I miss you all already and hope that we can get together soon!
Hugs from Fairbury! xoxo