David's Murray Hometown Visit....
***typepad was wonky for me last night. I was not done with this post and it would not allow me to continue. I will do another post later with more info. and photos. HAPPY MOTHERS DAY and HAPPY BIRTHDAY SWEET MCKAY- I LOVE YOU!!!
Are you ready for the details from yesterday????
Be prepared for lots of photos. I have SO many photos, that it was hard to decide which one to share.
Here goes:
David sang three songs for his fans. He was OVERWHELMED with the thousands of people who came to see him. David had no idea so many people would show up.
He performed at the high school- stage on one end of the football field. We were so lucky to be in the reserved spot- right up front. 
It's so evident that so many people have been inspired by this young man. He had fans from across the nation show up. One girl gave him a scrapbook. Taylor saw it, but I was busy helping blow up 3,000 balloons. Yikes!
I wanted to show this photo of Mayor Snarr (Murray Major) telling David that yesterday was officially David Archuleta day. That is David's dad (hat), and family. He has one brother and three sisters. That is American Idol's camera man shooting the moment. 
David with family again. His mother is in yellow- somewhat hidden. I think she is beautiful. David's brother, Daniel is in the black t-shirt. He is a gifted athlete. Also, he sings as well. He will be singing a duet this Thursday at the choir concert at the Jr. High. McKay says he is quite the singer too.
David was given a street named after him.
This is a view from the stands before David showed up. Police had to stay overnight in the parking lot, so that people could not take the students/facility parking. When I arrived shortly before 9 am, I saw only three parking spots. It was a MAD HOUSE. The police said there was so many people, we had to open the doors early at 1:15 instead of 3:30 as planned. I was hanging banners and I saw all these people RUNNING across the football field to get to the front of the fence. I had to stop doing what I was doing, to help deal with the crowd.
Before the show, my boys came from school to watch David. They were so excited. These are the shirts that we gave out to the first 3,000 people. We tried to give all the student body shirts. We ran out of shirts so fast. I felt so bad!!!! I had people offering me money for a shirt. One man asked- how much money would it take for you to give me a shirt? I could not help him since we would not sell the shirts
That was so crazy!!! It was neat to be there however. It is so sweet how humble he is. Great picts. Thank you for sharing.
Posted by: Tasha Challis | May 11, 2008 at 12:20 AM
That was such a cool day for him. He is so humble and sweet. It was great to see all the support. It was too bad there were not more t-shirts. GO DAVID!!!
Posted by: Tasha Challis | May 11, 2008 at 12:22 AM
Sorry my computer is being crazy. I didnt think it posted the first one. MY bad lol
Posted by: Tasha Challis | May 11, 2008 at 12:23 AM
That is so cool that you got to be there and really be involved. Great pics! :-)
Posted by: Dawn | May 11, 2008 at 12:25 AM
How cool is this! You guys are so lucky! I have to wait to see it on American Idol on TV this week and you already have the whole story on your blog and got to see it IRL! FUN!!!
Posted by: Pam | May 11, 2008 at 04:51 AM
Thank you for sharing. I am a big fan and can not wait to see this weeks show. How fun and exciting that you were a part of all of the crazy activities. Good luck David!
Posted by: Sesil in Chicago | May 11, 2008 at 08:01 AM
I'm so happy for David, he seems like such a great kid. I know this was exciting for you and your family. Happy Birthday to your daughter and Happy Mother's Day to you!!!
All you other MOMs out there too!
Posted by: Deanna | May 11, 2008 at 09:07 AM
How awesome for you and the kids to get to experience such a wonderful event - totally cool and I am very happy for David and his family!
I got your new line yesterday at my weekend crop and I LOVE IT!!! You are so talented, girl!
Happy Happy Mother's Day! *STAMPIN HUGS* Alex
Posted by: Alexandra Hobson | May 11, 2008 at 01:39 PM
That is so neat that he is from your town and you got to see him in person. I was wondering how long it would be until your stamps are available for purchase in stores? The ones that go with the Travelogue and Journal-It line? Happy Mother's Day!
Kate
Posted by: Kate | May 11, 2008 at 04:23 PM
Hey T !!
I'm really happy for David...God certainly blessed him with some talent!! \
Also, wanted to let you know that I went to Ruban Rouge a couple of weekend's ago for a class/crop and they had a dome ring contest also! I didn't win but I was thinkin' about you while I was puttin' my heart and soul into making this ring! I had NO IDEA that you could do so many things with a small dome ring...unbelievable! Great fun!!
When are ya comin' to florida??
Barb
Posted by: Barb A. Stewart | May 11, 2008 at 08:44 PM
you rawk, teresa!
Posted by: girl at the smack bar | May 11, 2008 at 09:30 PM
This is so awesome! WOW!
Posted by: Lynn | May 11, 2008 at 09:34 PM
Wow what an event to have been front and center at!!! Thank you for posting these photos!!
Posted by: Belle | May 12, 2008 at 08:10 AM
How so very awesome is this...Wow..this is a cool thing. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Janean C. | May 18, 2008 at 08:12 AM