Paris France and Road trip to California . I am
excited for the line up at the Opry during ABs(Alton Brown /Good Eats ) Weekend in Nashville even tho we are missing carrie underwood by a week . Jamie O'Neal, Jack Greene and Jean Shepherd are slated to perform .
still awaiting Hanson tour news and Presale -- I hope its soon .
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so yesterday we eneded the road trip on an high energy or frightning note depending on how you like your roller coasters . we went to Cedar Point to Ride on . As for me its about having the guts to actaully go through with the speeds , drops and turns that are at times down right scary . Case in point : the Millenium Force --Built in 2000 , it remains some of the best coaster technology and thrills combined . it all begins with the climax : a 310 foot drop at the speed of 93 miles per hour . To me , it was closest thing to flying I have ever felt; amazing . Then the rest of the coaster is calmer with the typical twists and turns. unfortunately , im too short to ride CedaRS newest coaster called Maverick(2007 ) , which supposedly beats MF in Speed, drops and twists .
vacation plans for the rest of the summer :
July 19th -26th --Beach in NC
August 1st AB
August 5th Tinted Windows Concert
thats it
ttyL Carrie
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road trip day 2 : morning drove thru Chicago . theres A TAYLOR sT in down town Chicago land .
dinner Jakes out door lodge /bar and grill

I really dont remember the title , but i DO REmember that my first entry on my newest Lj account was about my last shepherd college spring break .
road trip update :
the first day was good . we made it to north west Ohio closest to the Indiana state line .
the food and shoping has been good but not that exciting. im waiting for Wiscousin or Minesota for thAT . we hope to make it to wiscousin some time tommorrow .
ok end of rant /. hope to update again soon . im on the hunt for Hanson fall tour dates . soon i HOPE .
take care carrie

has to be Tinted Windows-Taylor Hanson , Adam S . from Fountains of Wayne , James Eha from the Smashing Pumpkins and BunE Carlos from Cheap trick .I cant wait to see this band play live in 30 days ! condo 4th of July vacation recap . beach and pool were great , but The Palm was the best . I was wrong it was a steak house , but they had a few california -like dishes . One of Which I got -a hearts of palm salad . Excuse the pun , but this was a unique and crunchy vegetable . I also had veal and basalmic glazed stawberries for dessert . it was so good . second only to Bobbys Flays though --thats my favotite at the condo ever .
ok Road trip to Minnesota preview :
Monday drive to Mount Peiler ohio; maybe stop at Gabriels .
Tuesday as AB would say Drive on.
Wednesday -Friday --the Mall of America in Bloomington Minnesota . Im sure I wont make it to all 600 stores but im gonna try .
after that , hopefully stopping in Sandusky Oh . to visit cedar point and ride Millenuim force .
after that its all open game -cant wait .
ok thats ot it
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No matter what it is, no matter how long it takes , Never give up on your dream . 11 years ago on this date, I atteneded my first Hanson concert . with this Ben and Noah and the rest of the kid fanson troop convinced me once and for all that Isaac Taylor and Zac Hanson were worthy of my praise and attention . of course the highlight of the show was mmmbop , but for me , the highlight was I will come to you (or should I say lack there of ? ) the screaming baffled me . why cant they just shut up and enjoy the show I thought ? Now I know why . Taylor is just too gorgeous ; Hanson is so talented . sometimes , even 8 shows and years later , its even hard for me to contain my respedct and excitement for this band . And now since I've officially met all the band, the adulation is really because they{Hanson } are normal people just like their fans .
I cant ever thank Ben enough for showing me that . Even now as an adult , I 'm proud he dragged me into Hanson with all the passion and relateability he could muster .it was really that sense of normalness that got me through talking to Taylor ; thats the trait I took away from my meet and greet with Isaac and Zac that impressed me that most and it still does . Especially Ike -- why does the dude hug me all the time ? im so honored . I guess he feels bad for me that Uncle Richard left me not only the prime of my life , but just when it looked like I was designing a dream of my own( we happened to be talking about New York and Mariah Carey the last time I saw him ) . Thats true , but Taylor picked that up and has been inspiring my passion of music and faith ever since . for that I am im so greatful ; without Hanson I would have never believed i could play a musical instrument , I could have never walked a quarter mile and believe that somehow Taylor would appear ; and that him and Zac would become my friends . that what impresses me the most on this day --that Ben has allowed to get to know the rock band I love for the people that they are . thats the greatest gift
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my sisters Keeper . it was great . well for the very first time in twelve years Hanson , one of the many musicians who inspired to write songs in the first place, now has published for me one of my favorites to their web based magazine : He's My Hero ( the one I wrote about Taylor finally seeing me on the walk ) . the poetry of all things is a feature this month . its an honor to know tnat the guy or guys I wrote the song about actually read it and approved . so heres the original unedited version since before Moe:

He’s My Hero
Taysbear (taysbear@hanson.net)
Verse one:
It could be worse;
At least I’ve crossed the street with him,
Even though we lost the chance to meet.
I cherish all the times he has looked up at me
And the rare moment he reached out to shake my hand.
I think I can make peace if that will be the closest he will get to knowing me.
It’s liberating to know that God has tried at every moment;
The circumstances always pull us away;
Talking or walking.

Chorus:
Will he ever know that He's my hero?
The one that inspires me to love, dream and sing,
And never let go of it all?
Will he ever know that he’s my savior?
My light in the dark;
The one that holds the secret key to my heart.
His trust ensures I can stand alone but...
Will he ever know he’s my hero?

Verse two:
But I think he already knows from the smiles he’s always giving me!
And through all that while He’s showing me how to live the best life that can be.
Someday I hope I get another chance to tell him that he’s my idol;
The definite One I’ve looked up to for always.
I think he can tell that I am not willing to quit since he has brought me this far.
But will he ever know that he’s my lucky star?

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I cant believe this is just another dreaM in the chain this year god has allowed to come true . thats another thing this songs says: even if Moe is the last time I get to talk to Taylor, thats ok ; at least I've spoken to him and I am so thankful to God for answering my prayer . this song also helps say more than I could at moe .
ok have to go
heres my new fave pic of the man of honor

off to see Grandma Snyder today then back at Reach for 2 days and then --vacation for 3 weeks !~ condo/AC beach for the 4th of July, Minnesota road trip , and beach vacation 2 .
new tints pics from NC on Saturday :


proves once again that Taylor was a girl in another Life . JOKING ! :)

well I am at least excited /happy about the restaurants will be going to in Atlantic City this Fourth of July Weekend : Tomatoes and for the first time for me at least, the Palm . Tomatoes is a jazz club and serves up gourmet modern cuisine . The Palm is a Swanky upscale joint taking its cue from Calfornia and seafood dishes . The Palm is especially unique because theres oonly 3 of them scattered about this country : A.C ., Las Vegas and according To Dave , Boston MA .
well road trip to Minnesota starting nedxt week maybe ? we shall see how Mom and I handle this week first ...
thats all for now; tommorrows another day thank you Lord !
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to all my fanson /HANSON friends : sorry to be so morbid about Micheal Jackson dying . But Taylor was the first thing I thought of seriously .I just wanted to share what i truly felt . I really do worry about Taylors health . He has missed my meet and greet because of the flu and has performed in front of me twice while sick . thats why I wonderr how Taylor does the amount of work that he does . and when hes home if at all, does he give Natalie a break and takes care of the kids ? she has to be exhausted at times . but I bet Kate and Nicole helper alot { thats Zacs and Isaacs spouses } . Im also really sorry to hear about Farrah Fawucet dying too . but I think she can be inspiration to us to live life to the fullest and to appreciate everyday that you have . because tommorrow is never a guaranteed thing . coincidently , I hear theres a My Girl marathon on Tbs or tnt tonight , (both movies played back to back ) . But --we have no cable ! darn ! I heard back from Live nation last night -- they are refunding my 54 $ for the Tints concert I cant attend August 1st .
ok have to get ready for Jakes birthday party .
ttyl Carrie
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Thursday, 25 June 2009 6:15 pm Eastern time
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By Michael Jackson
you Rock my world
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Micheal Jackson has died .its so weird to be able to say " I met My idol the same year my generation has lost one of theirs . " but Micheal Jackson , an icon of music for the past nearly 4o years is gone . This gets me seriously wondering how Taylor does two bands at once . I want him to be popular and do everything he can , but at what price ? I mean Micheal was in ok health and set to start this July in London I thought ; their was clearly no former indication that he was sick or in any other distress . I heard Mike was rehearshing for the tour , but thats it . I dont mean to be grim but this event gets me seriously thinking about how will I feel when Taylor Hanson dies . Really it does . Im sure Taylor wont have the fan parades around the hospital , the huge fan goodbyes , like Selena or that trademark grave site garden Elvis has at Graceland , but I know Taylor will at least have us in shock . I mean who knows what Colleen will feel .. ? any way sorry to be so morbid ,but I wanted to share thoughts on this sad evening
bew happy soon ! Other things I was thinking last night -I know that Taylors son Ezra is one of the littlest and most devoted Micheal Jackson fans . Taylor has even said that Mike was Ezras favorite singer besides his dad . aww I bet Taylor has own unique way of explaining this to Ez . and I hope we all can remember and honor the great music Micheal has left behind . i sure will in the coming days .

I used to stay up almost all night studying finance so I could graduate college . it was worth it .
after having that crazy morning of crashing yesterday, I got a surprise in Kohls yesterday --I heard the Tinted Windows song " kind of a Girl " on their "radio " . it was amazing and yet another time this year that Taylor has caught me totally off guard . well in about a week my song might be published IN HNotes . Taylor may think nothing , but if he does pm me about it , I think I will faint ! im just happy other people get to read something about him thats not all about him being hot all the time .
getting ready for Jake Ws Birthday party this weekend .
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A Kitten . so I ordered strong enough to brak last night from Hanson . net . I cant wait for the new songs ; Never Love Again , Break town , Dream Girl the list honestly could go on and on .
and I had an interesting morning today indeed . i got out of bed and accidently fell backwards , banging my head against my night stand . As I told Zac about the curb and the tour bus situation , again I clearly was not paying attention to the things that shouldn't be on the floor and what I was doing . i'm taking it easy today then and getting ready for the Minnesota road trip were going to on in 2 weeks . Last night I also watched more Tints videos from Chicago and New York .I cant wait for my show in August --its going to be an amazing hour of music for sure !
ok thats it for today
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for me its definitely the Barbies and the old school Hanson music from 97 . those are my two favorite things from my child hood that are still around , but im considered too old to associate with them . at least Hanson themselves have grown up with me , so its ok to follow them . but the barbies are out because Im past the Hannah Montana following appropriate age .
speaking of the Hanson-- i cant believe Tuesday June 23 , and SETB is not up on the Merchandise page . im afriad by the time Mom decides to come home it will be sold out .
but its a chance I take because its not available now .
Tints update : Ive seen pics and videos from the past shows last week and Taylor especiallly is really becoming the front man . I mean I knew he was a star even as a kid , but being just a singer really confirms hes meant to do this for life . and he's more comfortable getting the crowd involved too --thats a great sign .
ok thats it for now .
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I hope that he kneels at my show too --thats my rare chance for finally a fabulous pic !

Ilived on the internet radio or my I Tunes in College . Hanson and Mariah Carey --my two favorites . but most of the time music distracts me .
family News _
Patti is having her first hip replaced on June 3oth . I hope she recovers as well as mom did with her knees . Martys kids are depending on her to come to the beach with them at the end of July , but im not so sure . Time will tell .
And we trying to see Mary beth , Don and Brian Nairn sometime this summer . so that means im an inch closer telling Matt the big news(meeting Taylor ) . I hope the O"B guys can make it t0o.
thats about it as I cant think anything else good to say . heres pics from Tints in Chicago this past Saturday :

Pre-Order "Strong Enough To Break". It will be available on Tuesday.
In addition to the critically acclaimed documentary, the SETB CD/DVD includes over 60 minutes of bonus footage and interviews. The included CD features demos recorded during the making of "Underneath."

- All pre-orders will receive a free copy of "Underneath"
- All pre-orders will receive a never before released version of "Get Up And Go" piano version only available with the pre-order.Pre-orders will start shipping in late July.

Fall Tour
We are happy to announce that the Fall Tour will start off in Bakersfield, CA on September 28th, 2009. The tour will continue through October into late November. We plan to announce more details about the shows and members pre-sales next week.

About the New cd (coming in Mid 2010 ??_) -From Isaac at Moe.
We are continuing to live with the recordings we have done for the new album, trying to make sure we are really done and not missing anything. (Man, we need a little more bassoon right there!) In addition, we have also started working on the recordings from the members only event that happened in May. We are planning to release that EP in the Fall as we get out on the road and begin to promo the next album . (personal note : I cant wait for the Ep because im finally on it . it looks like we wont get Never Let go , but it doesnt matter . i hope one of the new songs on the ep is at least one of the versions I heard and Im really hoping for "Shout it out ! " to be on there because its the one we helped SING ON and Ike said we were the most worthy of recording . This has been my first real tour sovenir since the Live from Albertane and best of cds ) And I told Aunt Patti about Meeting Taylor at moe in the middle of Sams Club Yesterday . she asked "did you get a picture ? " "Well no because our cell phones or cameras of any kind were not alowed inside at the show " . (Incidently I forget to say anything about the group photo. SO i have , but just on a really tiny scale ) . my next goal truly is to get a Pic with Taylor like my Ike pic --Id be shaking , but who cares ?)
so there you have it . check Hanson .Net all week for surprises .
*Happy fathers day to all my guys : Bill , Jay , Isaac Taylor and Zac --my love of course ! Carrie
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going to a Hanson concert one of the days .
going out to dinner .
going shopping .
or If not all that , playing on the computer and watching tv at home .
Women of Valor was so great last night . I had a great time sharing with everyone about my wishing coming true ( meeting Taylor ) and the Tulsa trip . Lori Prayed for my friend Tasha & me to get a job .
Tints concert countdown 45 days !
Ab countdown: 40 days !
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Definitely restaurants . and the Prime Outlets are always a hit for shoppers .
well off to Loris house for a Women of Valor Picnic tonight can wait ! and I'm hopefully getting my hair cut today --aww its gonna be so much easier to take care of .
happy birthday to Shannon Brashers today --thats my old hanson buddy from North high --she'd be so damn Jealous of my Isaac picture and all my Ike hugs --an honor I dont deserve because Im a Taylor girl . oh well somebody had to meet hanson for the Brashears sisters -- and Im so glad it was me !
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ok its really cousin Ben . I cant thank you enough for believeing and the attainment of the 2 dreams that you ALWAYS knew would come true . It was an honor to achieve for you at moe this year , even though both of them combined were less than ten minutes long . thank you for somehow getting those words out of me in front of Taylor . To be honest , I was more scared of him that you would have even been as a kid . SO HAPPY BIRTHDAY Ben !
moving on .. so excited for Women Of Valor tommorrow night --even tho its going to rain , the picnic should be a great way to reconnect . I havent been to A gathering since i went to the condo IN April .
and I think Aunt barb is having a Fathers day get -together this weekend- that should be fun too .
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hey LJers !
spending 3 weeks at home and then looking forward to the condo for July 4th and then the Road trip to Minnesota ! And mom almost wanted to go see Steve and Megan and the Twins at the condo for me , but then she said No . why did you tell me ? now its I all I want to do . her excuse was the same as usual --we'd be interrupting family time --well thats not problem when Kathie wants you to drive her there(boston ) or you want to go --why is it always
ays a problem wheN I want something ? (excluding Hanson and Alton of course ) . and 2 the same arguement works -Als boyfriend Dave Hahn is NOT family by blood relation why is he always included ? . i LOVE how you can manuipulate people to get what you want --if I could do that, I'd have a job right now and Wouldnt have to see you everyday . id have more friennds and a new meaning in life .even though you hate
it , thats why I love theat Lori Wriston is my friend . shes the only one I can
relate to . End Of vent .
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Tints concert countdown : 48 days ! it cant come soon enough !