Bucket List

I decided to create a Bucket List for my first New Years Eve in San Diego. (We all know there's only so many days I'll actually work out and eat right, no matter how many resolutions I make!). I've scratched things off the list but I'm constantly adding new things - a safari in Africa, buy Tom a Guinness in Ireland, see polar bears in Alaska before it's too late... Hidden between the travels and new experiences, I've sprinkled in "must see before I die" musicians. Several have been crossed off - R.E.M., George Strait, Dixie Chicks, Tim McGraw, Madonna... And thanks to Grandma Lundquist, Keith Urban!

My mom flew out on Thursday evening so Tom and I could head to Stagecoach. Stagecoach is a huge country festival in the desert that we went to last year for the first time - I go for the country music, Tom goes for the beer/camping :) I was reluctant to leave the little one, but I think it's so important for him to learn independence and spend time with friends/family. Might have been a bit early for him to learn anything, but Tom and I need our time too! We were gone for 24 hours... but in that 24 hours I got to spend much needed time with friends, dance to Sugarland and Keith, and SLEEP! That's right, I was pumped about the full night of sleep even before we left. Nothing like leaving the baby to have fun with friends and hitting bed early! The minute the concerts ended I headed straight to the tent. My first full night since I was 8 months pregnant. Heaven.

Grandma and my rapidly balding child







Still on the list:

• BON JOVI!!!!
• The Eagles
• Justin Timberlake (I know, I'll be the only one over 15... I can't help it)
• Billy Joel
• Elton John (I'm not really sure why... Think I just want to hear Tiny Dancer and then I'll leave. Not sure that is worth the $150+ ticket!)