Saturday, March 13, 2010

Winter Jam and the Best Date

Last month (yes, this post is a little late!) I went on one of the best dates I've had in a long time.  And I really didn't want to go.  I thought and gave every reason why we shouldn't:  Valentines (at school was the next day), the boys had to be packed to go to the mountains for the weekend (grandparents picking them and gear up from school), and I was just tired.  I knew we wouldn't get back until well after eleven.  It was a school night for this teacher!  Finally I relented.  And so we left at 4:30 to got to Winter Jam in Augusta, Ga., about 45 minutes from our house.

For those who don't know, Winter Jam is a Christian music concert with 6-8 bands.  This year, the big names were New Song, News Boys, and Third Day - awesome bands!  And when we finally got in the James Brown Arena (yes, the James Brown is from Aiken/Augusta area), I was getting a little more into it.  We got a $5 Diet Coke to share and made it to our seats. 

(Please excuse the photos.  They were taken with my phone!)
 
News Boys

 
Third Day

The bands were amazing.  I knew most of the numbers.  (That's always a plus!)  And my date was amazing.  When he thought the music was too loud, he instructed me how to lift the collar of my jacket to block the noise.   He thought that I might be getting thirsty with all my singing along with the bands, so every so often, he tapped me and held up the monster Diet Coke.  During the intermission, the lead singer of New Song came out to give a little talk and a prayer.  My guy reached over and grabbed my hand in his. In the next set, confetti was shot from "cannons" on the stage, and he made sure he got a few pieces for me.  Every now and then, he'd lean over and ask if I was having a good time.  (I was!  Those bands put on an awesome show!)  And when we the concert was finally over at 10:30, he squeezed my hand and thanked me for coming with him, even though I was tired.

It was one of the best dates I've ever had.

18 comments:

  1. Sooooo sweet. Sometimes those don't want to times turn into the best times ever!

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  2. How sweet! What a precious memory for both of you.

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  3. Not only is your date handsome, he is a perfect gentleman! Sounds like you both had a great time together!

    Jo

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  4. Oh my gosh- what a sweetheart- I love how that he grabbed your hand to pray and he asked if you were having a good time… what a gentleman.. :)

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  5. That has got to be the sweetest thing I've seen all day.That is beautiful.

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  6. Oh Bevy! I love it! I love how you kept that cutie a secret until the end :) What a lucky girl you are!

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  7. I'm so in tears right now...my high school boys didn't want to go to the MOTHER/SON dance unite at their school....I wish I forced them..sob, sob, sob! You are soooo lucky!

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  8. Oh how precious!
    Love & Blessings from Hong Kong,
    Kim

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  9. Look how cute you both look!
    xoxo
    SC

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  10. Love it! Sounds like such a fun time and a great memory for both of you.

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  11. that is the sweetest date eVER!!!~ Love it.

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  12. Just darling! But next time you must come to Winter Jam here--not there!

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  13. You had me...I thought your date was going to be your husband. I am sure you would have had a wonderful time with your husband but I think you have a heart full of memories from your sweet date with your son!

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  14. yes, those times are very special~ and important!!! what a great memory! xoxo LA

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  15. sounds perfect! I am planning a date with Margeaux next month, an outing to the west end. Thanks for sharing, it has made me more certain that it will be the best date ever.

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  16. I am still playing catch up, but I adore this post. Your date sounds absolutely wonderful and definitely worth the exhaustion for. So glad you had fun.

    PS-love the watercolor of you and Mike. :)

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  17. What a sweet date to an AMAZING event! I loved it too!

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