Relaxed in the day. Restless Heart in the night

Hi everyone!
It's Saturday! After spending Friday night with the Kentucky Crew watching Blazing Saddles, we got to sleep-in this morning. I certainly enjoyed having the morning off and waking up late! Once us girls were awake and ready for the day, we went over to Berea's dining hall for lunch. The group enjoyed sandwiches, soup, fruit and some homestyle Southern Jambalaya. This was a new and interesting dish to have. After lunch, we went back to the dorm and relaxed for a while. After having a busy schedule this past week, us girls enjoyed the much needed down time. During the day, we spent time together in our common room. The girls painted their nails, curled their hair, and did their make-up. It was nice to get all dolled-up for tonight's adventure. Once 5 o'clock rolled around, Ted picked us up in the family truckster to take us to a Restless Heart Concert.

On the way to the concert! May 18

The EC crew made it to Renfro Valley where the concert venue was located. Before the concert, we walked around the shops and had dinner together at a local Restaurant. We were all ready to enjoy real Southern food.

Hailey, Haley, and Jill at Renfro Valley Lodge

The gang at dinner. We enjoyed fried chicken, corn, green beans, mashed potatoes and more

Us girls had a fun time walking around RenfroValley to see the local shops and take pictures. Although it was raining a little, it did not stop us from having a good time.

The girls ready for some fun!

Awkward prom pic!

Hanging out with a man and his banjo

At 8 o'clock Restless Heart came on to perform. The band was celebrating their 30th anniversary with all original band members. Although we did not know much of their music, we enjoyed the concert. They had some true country music, some slow and meaningful songs, and they did some covers of rock and roll, too! We had good seats in the balcony and we just relaxed and enjoyed the night. I especially enjoyed how much the band mates interacted with the audience. They were funny guys! 

Restless Heart. They were great!

The Kentucky Crew sat together and enjoyed the show. Some of us even got up to dance! (Ashland and Haley)

A close-up of us at the concert

Restless Heart had many Number One Hits throughout the past thirty years. Some of them were moving, and hit home for many of us. They received a standing ovation and the audience did not sit down until the band came out for an encore! These country fans can really get wild. 

Restless Heart after the encore. What great guys.

After the concert, Ashland and Haley were determined to have a Meet and Greet with the band mates. The girls ran over to the tour bus and managed to get some cool pictures. 

Ashland and members of Restless Heart ."Bluest eyes in Belfast"

 

Haley and her "Bluest eyes in Westfield" 

After a long night of entertainment, the EC country sweethearts and Ted went back to Berea and enjoyed some DQ ice-cream. This was a yummy treat for us girls. We ended the night in the car with a karaoke session. The singing wasn't as good as Restless Heart, but "whatta ya gonna do?" 

Stay tuned for Sunday's adventures at Churchill Downs!  =)

~Bre