Babies Growing Up

We have stressed for months over Harveys. Awards. Skits. Songs. Attire. Attendance. All of it. It's been a hassle. But tonight, WITH EMILY IN TOW (YAY VISITING EMILY!), was absolutely amazing.

We had a good bit of alumni visit us today. And they had lots of fun at our little event, filled with delicious food, fun song, and lots of meeting within families. It was cute. And it was AWESOME to see all my favorite people looking so classy! And then, moment of truth. Jess & I had to host Harveys.

The babies KILLED it. Oh my gosh. We had people rolling with our skit. The parodies were actually really cute. And that song?! Ugh they parodied a Disney medley and I could've cried at how well it went. The audience loved them. And it gave the professors hope for all the potential in the coming years. Also, for the first time in way too long, I made paper plates. Ugh. It had been too long. But they made people happy. And I got one, too! It was really cute. Especially for Jess' first time making them! Honestly, I'm just so happy about how well tonight went. Feels were felt. And they were among family. Speaking of family. I SAW MY BIG. For the first time in ages. I didn't get to talk to her much because I was literally stressing about the babies all night. But I saw her and shared my love with her.

We as Stage Moms have ended our meetings with the little ones. They are now fully a part of the new cast. I am, for some reason, super emotional. And so beyond proud. Seek a life, useful, kids!

Fall in love with Will oh my goodness

I'm A 5er

Seriously, these boys. I freaking adore them. No, they aren't One Direction. Thank God. I love them just the way they are. AH So glad I fell in love with this band. And I like this medley better than Sam & Kurt's.

• Just Give Me A Reason
• Counting Stars
• Love Somebody
• The Way
• Best Song Ever
• Treasure
• Get Lucky
• Hold On We're Going Home
• Blurred Lines
• Timber
• I Love It (I Don't Care)
• Wrecking Ball
• Clarity
• Stay
• Radioactive
• Can't Hold Us
• We Can't Stop
• Royals
• Thrift Shop
• Cup Song

They were missing quit a few to be honest but they nailed the ones they used! YAY recaps of one insane year in music!

Other songs for your own personal recap

• Come & Get It
• Mirrors
• Suit & Tie
• Roar
• What Does the Fox Say
• Applause
• Up In The Air
• Safe & Sound
• The Other Side
• Cruise
• Story of My Life 
• Wake Me Up
• I Could Be the One
• My Songs Know What You Did In the Dark 
• Daylight
• Heart Attack
• I Will Wait
• 22 
• When I Was Your Man 
• Beneath Your Beautiful
• Next to Me 
• Ho Hey
• Same Love
• Home
• Little Talks
• Sail
• Let Me Love You
• Lego House
• Sweater Weather
• Still Into You
• A Team

Pop Medleys!

Sam & Kurt do it again! I'm a little bitter that The Way wasn't in here, but they got Get Lucky and that's literally all that matters. (heh)

Devotion

Today is a music discovery day. I shall share with you the things that make me happy.

First off, Finn Harries tweeted this video out today. It's by isosine who ACTUALLY John recommended to me a few weeks ago. And I totally get why. This is so well done :3

Secondly, this is the new track from Adventure Club. I realize you don't like techno all that much. But I'm just such a fan of what they do, especially because their dubstep tracks are actually amazing. Thunderclap is a little more of the 90's electronica I remember hearing as a kid!
Lastly, and MOST EXCITING OF ALL. Remember the new Anberlin album I told you about? Devotion. It comes out October 15th. I've decided I'm buying it. This is what made my decision for me. Read the article, then listen to the song. Seriously, I hope you understand why they are one of my favorite bands. Like, obviously, this cut of the song makes it a little hard to understand what Stephen (lead singer) is saying at times, but the melody is beautiful and the parts I do understand just make me happy. I freaking love this band.

Mash-up

OR, all your favorite songs mixed together!

I'm not over this mash-up. Idc Idc Idc.

ALL THE TEEN ANGST SONGS FROM MY YOUTH! (XD)

You Go, Kid!

Reason 321: This girl comes in all the time with her friends. She's obviously in middle school. She's super sweet, makes nice conversation. Today she an her friend were excited 'cause they finished their last day of school. I called them lucky. So they asked what grade I was in, and I said college. She asked if I got any scholarships, so I told her I got a few. She came right next to me and said, "I'm gonna need a high five for that!" She and her friend then asked me to teach them the Cup Song. This little girl knows what's up! Yay for a brighter future :)

The Cup Song as I know it. Whoops. (Just taught them the moves of course)

Techno Geek

Reason 308: First off, can we take a moment to appreciate that Madeon is my age? Like, he just turned 19 two days ago (Cristina's birthday!). 1994. My. Age. Like, I've always been super in love with him and had serious respect for him and his art. But now I can like... marry him.

ANYSWOOZIES! I also found this today. Oh my dang. I can't. How do you "just make" this? It's so good.

Put on your impressed face O.O