Fun Downtown

So, this weekend, WHF went out of town. I was very worried I was going to miss him terribly (which, of course, I did.) so I wanted to keep myself absolutely busy so I wouldn't miss him so much. My plan on Saturday to help accomplish this...going downtown to hang out with Becker.

Becker is going to school for interpreting...and right now, she's getting her practicum hours in, b/c she graduates in a couple of weeks. I'm very proud of her...she is really good at what she does.

Anyway, on Saturday, she was interpreting at the Arch and then she was signing for the free Lonestar concert that was here in town. I decided to go with her.

So, we left the house on Sat. at 11:00 (she spent the night that night) and off we went to the Arch. Let me tell you, that is the most time I've ever spent inside that building in my entire life...and I'm good for now. I don't need to go back anytime soon. Because while the Arch might be entertaining for out of towners, for locals, it is a drag.

I did go into a movie about Lewis & Clark and learned more about them then I ever wanted to know...so that was kinda cool.

Also, we went on the riverboat b/c she had to sign on that as well...wow...the St. Louis Riverfront is kinda ugly. I feel really bad for tourists who paid whatever they had to pay to get on that damn thing. All I really saw were dilapidated buildings...some of it was cool...but our riverfront is not near as cool as most other cities.

After that, we were on to Lonestar. Now, this was a free concert, so I had to stake my claim b/c it was open seating. (This was, of course, behind the VIP section). I had a decent spot right in the front, which is helpful for us short folk.

However, after the opening act played, Becker found me and asked me if I wanted to sit up closer. I said...hell ya!!! So, I got moved up to the second row!!! Eek!!!! That's the closest I've ever been.

The concert itself was pretty fun and I took some amazing pics and video...so without further adieu...here's that. (That's what you all come here for anyway...the pics I take! :D )

A view of the Arch from the Riverfront:

The only real decent thing on the Riverboat cruise...if you can call it decent:

Wait...when did you become the lead singer of Lonestar?

Alright, you'll do...you're kinda cute.

I'm pretty sure he's looking at me:

The band onstage:

Um, I think he's looking at me again:

Becker signing away...look at her go!

Last, here are 2 videos I took...the last one cuts out b/c I ran out of memory card...oops!