So, we get to play with Grammy and Poppy while Mom & Dad go to this thing called Lollapalooza. And I can say the word so nicely - if you ask, of course! See, in our house - we kind of like music. It's our thing. Mom & Dad say they will take me and Leo to Lollapalooza with them someday - probably when we are about 7, but until then they were cool enough to take pictures and videos of our favorite bands so we could see them. We can't wait to get our t-shirts. Mom says she got one in my favorite color, blue and Leo's favorite color, orange. My Mom will take over my blogging responsibilities, now...
For Grace & Leo - Lollapalooza Day 1
Ready to start the day! At Buckingham Fountain
The first band we saw was American Authors. They are new and it was great to see how excited they were that everyone knew their music. That's one of the things we like about Lolla - you get to see how happy people are when they work so hard at just doing what they love. Dad wanted to get this video for you - he's pretty sure you know this song...
And then - we saw our friend Anne and cousins Rachel and Chris! That's another fun part about a music festival - you get to enjoy great times with friends.
Then, your silly dad wandered off because he wanted to see Atlas Genius from the front row. He eventually found Anne and Mommy, but we let him party with the teenagers. He wanted to get you this video -
The afternoon went on and we saw some more bands, and then got ready for the headliners. Headliners are bands who have been playing awhile and have a lot of fans. Many of them could play songs for hours and hours. For Mom, Dad, and Annie - this was the favorite part of our day. We saw New Order and these guys were as old as your Poppy (that's old!!) and they sounded absolutely amazing. We'll have to tell you about 80's music. That will be a trip. Annie and Mom had a whole lot of fun dancing.
The last band of the day was The Killers. You know how much we love this band! They always seem to come out with a new album when Mom and Dad have a big life event. And one of those was you, Gracie. Mommy used to sing this song to you as a lullaby when you were a few months old (a much quieter version, of course).
And then, we saw a woman with a tattoo on her back. And Grace, can you see what it is? It's a little girl wearing your owl backpack! Don't worry - mom won't be getting a tattoo like that. But, they were also going to Lollapalooza with their kids tomorrow - the kids are 8 and 6. A girl and a boy, just like you guys. We can't wait to go with you someday. And that's another great thing about Lollapalooza - you meet some neat new people.
And fireworks ended the day! More tomorrow! We love you two!
-Mom & Dad
Days 2 & 3
Although we can't take credit for this picture, I guess this is what it looks like
when a rock star shows up for his own concert. Go Mumford & Sons.
And then there was this guy. He's not even 20 and he's singing
songs like he's sung them in a past life. Amazing, Mr. Jake Bugg.
Get practicing, kids - you have a lot of work to do! :)
More family! We played a little with Cousin Mark before we saw The Cure.
Mom looks a little excited here, huh? Well, she was about to see one of
the first bands she ever fell in love with. She bought albums, CDs, put
posters on the wall, listen to her "headphones" on family road trips. It
was THE band. What a way to end Lollapalooza. The Cure. We can't
wait to take you guys here someday so you can find your own bands to fall in love with.
Love, Mom & Dad
