Sweet Dreams

When I was a pre-teen and into my teenage years, I was in love with the Osmond Brothers, especially Donny. My sister and I had many records and posters of the Osmonds, Jackson-5, Bobby Sherman, and David Cassidy. We were even "into" the Beatles because my mom was a fan. We were probably the youngest kids in town to receive the Beatles Revolver album  for Christmas in 1966.  The Osmonds were always my main focus though and for years, I dreamed of seeing them "live" in concert (with the dream of a make-out session afterwards--just being honest) . In 2010 my dream came true, minus the make-out session . But first, I must tell you about my Mom. She was a huge Pat Boone fan as a teen. She saw him in concert in 1957, at the Indiana State Fair. She was 18 years old. This past weekend, she saw him live (yes, he's still living--ha!) and in concert AND she got to meet him.  Here she is (on the left) with Pat Boone and her sister, Kay. I think he looks great! He's 76 years old. She said he was very nice and gracious. Mama had a dream come true.

My dream of seeing the Osmonds in concert came true in 2010. I also got to meet most of them (no Donny) and have my picture taken.  Happy Sigh....one of the top thrills of my life. 

Here is Jay Osmond, holding my hand and singing to me. I giggled like a teenager and I felt like one too.

The Osmond Brother's Show was incredible. They have amazing talent and they seem to genuinely enjoy and appreciate their fans. They were all so nice!

Here is a picture of my twin sister Leasa with Jay Osmond. She got to see the Osmond's for the first time a few months before me.  Another dream come true.

My younger sister Christy was a teenager in the 80's so her boy band was Duran Duran. Here she is, living her dream come true.  She is posing with Roger, one of the members. She met all of the other band members as well.  This is a dreamy, dream-come-true.

My daughter, who is now 26, was obsessed with the Backstreet Boys as a teenager and attended several of their concerts.   Last summer, Mallory got to meet them. Here she is, pictured with the BSB.  And yet another dream come true.

Three generations of teen idols and three generations living a dream. 

OSMONDMANIA!

FOR CLOSE TO 40 YEARS...

I HAVE WAITED, PATIENTLY.

IN 82 DAYS....

I WILL FINALLY GET TO SEE THE OSMONDS (sans Donny and Alan).

FOR THE FIRST TIME IN MY LIFE...

IN CONCERT!!!

WHERE? Lawrenceburg High School, Lawrenceburg, Indiana

WHEN? 82 DAYS, APRIL 25, 2010

WHY? Because I L-O-V-E, LOVE them!

My sister and I had posters of the Osmond Brothers plastered all over our bedroom walls when we were 10-13 years old. Even after the posters came down, I was still a devoted fan, in love with the wholesome, musical Mormons. I never missed an Andy Williams Christmas Special because the Osmond Brothers were always his special guests. My dream of dreams was that I would someday meet the Osmonds. And yes, I had planned to marry Donny. The dream faded but the hope has always been there. And now, 39 years later....82 days from now...ladies and gentlemen...THE OSMONDS!!!!

Now, here's the really groovy part. They are also going to be doing a show in October in Bryant, Indiana. I had already gotten a ticket for that show, including a MEET & GREET, but I was faced with 8 more months of waiting. Then I learned of the Lawrenceburg concert in April and as soon as I could get the box office lady on the phone this morning, I had a 4th row ticket! I'm super-excited (as if you didn't already know). It's not every day you get a dream-come-true moment. I'm going to relish these opportunities. Let the Osmondmania continue....