I was trying to do the math this weekend, and I'm thinking it was about 18 years ago when my Mom came home one day and surprised my brother & I with tickets to see the NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK on their summer tour. My brother was less than thrilled (being around 40,000 screaming girls, yikes. girls were still "yucky" to him then!) I on the other hand, was ABSOLUTELY OVERJOYED. I couldn't believe I was going to get to see Joey up close!

Of course, by up-close it meant lawn seats and binoculars, but who cares? I got to see them in concert on their "Step by Step" tour. It was without a doubt, one of highlights of my early childhood! Fast forward to this weekend...15 years after the New Kids officially split up - they were back in BOSTON, and I was there my friend, oh yes...I was :)

I went to the concert with Kate, Abby & Jen - and let me tell you - it was AWESOME. Really. None of us had high hopes. I mean we had some drinks beforehand, made some corny shirts, rocked out to the old songs on the way in, and just thought it would be sort of funny. But ya know something?? They put on a GREAT show. They sang some new, but mostly old - all great songs. (My Favorite Girl, Right Stuff, Please Don't Go Girl, I'll be Lovin' You Forever, Cover Girl, Hangin' Tough...)

I've never seen so many 30-40 year old women in one place, screaming their heads off. I can't believe how much I myself screamed. I was instantly 10 years old again. it was SO much fun. I hope the New Kids keep going. They are still just as cute and their dance moves are just as fun, bringing out the inner-10-year-old-Joey-McIntyre-lover in me!!

Photos from the whole night can be found HERE.

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