A Mother's Work is Never Done...Even When She's AT Work!

We moms have a lot to do. It begins in the morning with making the bed, making breakfast, laundry, dishes and so much more before heading off to work. For example, reminding the kids to brush their teeth in the morning. In Summertime, sometimes kids are forgetful. Wouldn't you be with 3 months off to play? But, the dutiful and sometimes overbearing moms we are, we don't let them forget.

We're just being moms.

Well, last night as we were all getting ready for bed, Anderson poked his head over the railing and he had a blue object in his hand.

Last week, Aunt Wendy was able to stay with the kids while we were away on our honeymoon. And Aunt Wendy is tons of fun! I had left her a few certificates to take the kids to The Fun Park in Benton as a way to get out and not have to be home all the time. While there, they played mini golf, the batting cages and rode the go-karts. Inside they have Teddy Mountain where you can make your own stuffed animals. That's where Anderson got his stuffed Pumpkin and Beanie, who look like our cats.

While at The Fun Park, they stopped at the claw machine. Wendy had just enough money for each of them to take a turn. Brad went first and, unfortunately, couldn't grab anything. Anderson got lucky, though. He won a light blue rhinoceros! And he has slept with it ever since.

Last night, that blue object in his hand was that rhinoceros. He asked me to fix him. You see, the rhino had a hole in the back where the stitching had come undone. I told him to toss it down and I would fix it for tomorrow.

This morning the rhino went to work with me. And with help from Kathy at the front desk and Barbara down the hall, we came up with a sewing kit and needle. While spending 1:32:08 on the phone (most of it on hold) with an insurance company trying to get claims paid, I took out the kit and sewed him back together. It was a great stress reliever. It can get very frustrating when you work so hard on a patient's behalf and the insurance company can't seem to see what you're seeing. Luckily, the rhino was fixed and the rep was able to help me in a big way.

I can't wait to see the look on his face when he sees the little blue stuffed animal come through the door, all fixed, like new and waiting for a hug.

A mom's work at 4:45....shall be done. At least for a little while....

Best Out of Office Message Ever!!!

I had to do it....I just had to!!!

 

At least I have a sense of humor...and my coworkers do, too! Everyone have a fantastic week!

 

 

Our Wedding and Thompson Square....Part 1

A year of planning is finished and Saturday Chad and I became husband and wife when we took our vows at the Belgrade Community Center for All Seasons in front of our family and friends.

And we have truly been blessed.

I have never felt such an outpouring of love come our way. In the early days people were calling us 'Blake and Miranda' because of our love of music and how it brought us together. It kind of helped we were singing their songs, too.

Now, Thompson Square is a huge part of our lives. The country duo is married and each gets to make music every day with the one they love. Their song 'Are You Gonna Kiss Me or Not' holds a special place in our hearts. We are both HUGE fans of David Lee Murphy and he co-wrote the song. It came out in February of 2011 and our relationship didn't start until December of 2011.

You see, I had traveled to Chad's workplace (a 45 minute drive) to have lunch with him a few days a week. We would either sit in my car or in his and talk for the hour while we ate. BOTH of us were wondering when THE kiss was going to happen. Well, I finally couldn't help myself and I kissed him.

 

"It was the best dang kiss that I ever had
Except for that long one after that"

Ever since then that song has reminded us of that day. And we've never looked back.

I was happy with the way our life was. Chad had made the permanent move to Clinton. I wasn't pushing for a ring. But he sent me a text on February 27, 2012, while he was at work that asked me "What are you doing 6/14/14?' I answered "I probably have a gig." He said "It's a good day to get married." He told me it wouldn't be official until there was a ring on my finger. So for a long time we kept it a secret.

"And I knew if I wanted this thing to last
Sooner or later I'd have to ask for your hand"

May 11, 2013, at the Clubhouse Tavern at the Maple Lane Golf Course, we sang our song together and he proposed. What a surprise. He told me we were singing it for his mom on Mother's Day which was the next day. But he had me totally in the dark about the entire thing. Video was taken, pictures were snapped and suddenly, I was engaged to Chad Hood.

 

"So I took a chance
Bought a wedding band and I got down on one knee
And you smiled and said to me
"Are you gonna kiss me or not?

Are we gonna do this or what?
I think you know I love you a lot
I think we've got a real good shot
Are you gonna kiss me or not?"

 

So, we planned it all out for the middle of June
From the wedding cake to the honeymoon"

And we did. Chad made all the decisions. I'm a Libra so I am not good at deciding on anything. He really is my other half. He picked out the colors, cake, flowers, cake topper, dress, suits, invitations and now the honeymoon: Nashville, Tennessee.

He is NOT a planner. He is more of a fly by the seat of your pants kind of guy. I'M a planner. So we did a little of both. We had the IDEAS of what we wanted to do, and we headed out!

We hit Hunter Mountain, New York, for the Taste of Country Music Festival. We got our wristbands and met up for the meet & greet. We were so nervous. It was crazy. We have met people before but it's life we knew them. Chad even downloaded their albums for us to listen to on the way down. 

We were waiting and we saw them upstairs and doing an interview. When it came time to meet them, we brought with us our wedding invitation for them to see. We shook hands with each of them. We told them we just got married yesterday and they congratulated us. And then Shawna said something that blew us away...."Ya'll were the ones that sent us the video!"

She remembered us!!

We couldn't believe it. They signed our invitation and we said thank you. Then we took the picture! 

We were given VIP seats, too! Shawna saw us in the crowd and waved to us. And their last song was our song. 

What an incredible day! What a fabulous weekend. Can't wait for our next adventure!!!

Sharon Buck & Dixon Road Record Album

Has it really happened? Is my dream of almost 20 years really coming true?

 

You bet it is!

The last few years of my life I have been writing songs. Not knowing if they were good enough. Not knowing if they even made sense. Wondering at all if anyone would want to give them a listen. After recording 'Good Ol' Country Boys' a few years ago and the response from the fans, I was inspired to do more. Now, with the encouragement from my wonderful husband-to-be, my songs are being given life.

 

Dixon Road is more than just a country band that does cover songs. The men of Dixon Road, Ed Nevins, Eddie Boudreau, Bruce Burpee and Craig Stutzman, have become my best friends that see potential in me, our band, the songs and where our band can go. They tell me when something doesn't sound right, they tell me when it's rockin' and they tell me they are happy.

 

Last night in the studio with Brad Truman of B & R Studios, we laid down the vocal tracks, including background vocals, for 2 out of 5 songs. So, it's not done YET...I have to go back next Thursday and finish laying down the vocals for the other 3. Things are coming together and we are hoping to have it ready for our concert with B98.5's Waterfront Wednesday on June 25th.

 

Here are some of the pics from last night.

 

Thank you all so much for believing in us.

 

You've been anxiously waiting for the album and it is becoming a reality. All thanks to you because, without you, we wouldn't be anywhere! You, who come out to all our shows, buy our tshirts and bumper stickers, tell new places about us and get us booked without our even knowing.... YOU are the amazing part of us.

 

This is for you an anyone who has ever wanted a dream to come true.

 

 

George Strait Singing at Gillette Stadium

The concert, as you know, was fantastic!

I was able to remember to shoot a few videos while I was there. Here is George's grand entrance:

And one of my favorite songs 'Marina Del Rey'

Hope you like them!!

Sharon and Chad See George Strait's Last Show at Gillette Stadium

We had so many things to do before we could even THINK about leaving to head to Foxborough, Massachusetts. With a wedding right around the corner, we had to tie up loose ends: like buying me a wedding band. Checking Facebook, all our friends that we knew were going we saw had left around 7am. We didn't leave until noon.

We travel well together. Lots of music, laughter, singing, weird jokes...yes, I think we were made for each other. The ride was very smooth. GPS helped us get there. But when we reached 20 miles away THAT'S when traffic came to a stop...then a go....then a stop...then a go...well, you know the pattern.

When we got ther we saw great things like friends and acquaintances, smiles, George Strait items including tshirts, license plates, posters. But we did also see not so great things: men peeing on their own trucks. Classy...

We got to our seats and Judy Bard, the winner from B98.5's Stand Up Strait and Smile contest, was there with her 2 friends and Chad and I introduced ourselves. We all got along famously! Nothing but fun and laughter!

The concert started just after 6 and we were VERY surprised by the opening act: Cassadee Pope! She sang about 5 songs. What a voice she has! No wonder she won The Voice a few years ago on Team Blake! She did a wonderful job!

Then, Tim McGraw took the stage! We saw him walking up the ramp with his blue jean shirt and jeans and signature black cowboy hat. He did plenty of his #1 hits and he did mine and Chad's favorite song 'Mexicoma'! Who would have thought we would hear that one?

Faith Hill joined him for their new single 'Meanwhile, Back at Mama's' and it was really sweet how they held hands at the end and kissed. Awwwwwwww...

Then Faith Hill did a few songs... Let's not talk about that....

After a 15 minute wait when she FINALLY ended, George Strait LIT UP THE STAGE!!  LITERALLY!!  He started out with 'The Fireman' and the entire stadium had fake flames going around it!

Many stars start out with hit after hit but only a handful can sound just as good as they did in 1979. NEVER missed a note! NEVER missed a beat! He used the stage, something I heard he said it took a long time for him to get used to. He also gave away another house to a veteran, a hero. George Strait has given away over $10,000,000 worth of home and housed over 750 children.

I have to say, being able to see a man whose voice I have loved ever since I was 6, he has not lost his voice at all! He was completely incredible! George Strait is known as 'KING GEORGE' and he SHOULD be! Over 60 #1 hits, 28 albums (not including Christmas albums) and a slew of awards! He has another show to do before his FINAL show in Texas this Saturday. He'll have plenty of friends there to help him celebrate including Kenny Chesney, Miranda Lambert, Tim McGraw, Jason Aldean and a whole host of others. Because THAT is where the cowboy will ride away....