Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Golf and Carrie Underwood

We just returned home from West Virginia. We were there for a couple of days with Jimmy's extended family for the Greenbriar Classic. It was really fun to be at an event like that. After ALWAYS watching golf on TV, it made it a lot more interesting watching it live. The one most of the family golfed in a family tournament. And one evening we had tickets to Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley concert. It was SO FUN. We made our way up to the very front of the stage. I touched Carrie's hand 5 times (ha I was bouncing around with the teeny boppers) and then Brad Paisley came on. We heard about 4 songs and then it started absolutely down pouring so we left. But it was a lot of fun! Here are some pics of the trip. Can't wait for NOVEMBER!!!!!!!

This was the 18th hole where we watched most of the tournament from. There was a prize if a golfer made a hole-in-one, everyone at the 18th won $100. If there were two in one day, you all won $500 and three $1,000 each. So of course this is where I hung out. :-) But no one made it.






This is the day Jimmy and I played. His family played a best ball tournament so it was relaxed and fun to be doing something with Jimmy that he loves to do.



My favorite part of the whole concert was when she sang "Jesus take the wheel" and in the middle of it broke out into "How Great Thou Art". It was amazing.

Here is Brad Paisley. We only caught the first couple songs, but he is one of my favorites. Plus he is married to the "Father of the Bride" daughter. How could you not love that cute couple. :-)


This was before the concert started. It was a bit chilly and we were ready for rain.


This is with some of the Herr cousins. It was POURING rain but we were having so much fun.

This is a picture of Jimmy's grandparents. They are one of the most generous, kind-hearted and genuine couples ever. One of the cousins is a pastor and we had a little family service on Sunday and he talked about God's GOODNESS. I was humbled this weekend by this family and especially this couple. Their testimony to God, each other and family is something that is having long-term effects on this growing family. As I walked away from this trip, I'm praying God will give me opportunities to do the same and show His goodness to others back here at home in my everyday routine. Talk to you all soon! Love you.

3 comments:

  1. Cute pics, Lauren! I love your smile:) I can't get over how CLOSE you were to those country stars. You officially put me in the mood to listen to country...sadly, it's been awhile.

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  2. This looks amazing. Kirk is SO jealous you guys got to go to that tourney. We went to the Greenbriar once just to eat brunch, not to stay. It's amazing!

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  3. that Carrie Underwood pic is like paparazzi - good one..

    and it looks like fun - I should try golfing with you sometime. I could learn something

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