Thursday, September 29, 2011

(The Very Late) USA Tour 2011 Photo Album

Edit: Stupid me! I seem to have gotten Eoghan and Barney mixed up. Poor Barney. I'm so sorry! I can't even tell the difference between you and Eoghan. So much for your faithful fan. Thank you for pointing it out!


Man, am I late! I thought I would be able to make the photo album within a short time of the USA Tour, but here we are, on the verge of Libera's FALL tour and I STILL haven't posted the photo album I was supposed to do, what about TWO MONTHS BACK?!?!?!

Yeah, I am very very mad at myself for procrastinating. I am eternally sorry for making you wait so long.

This photo album is, as always, courtesy to the Libera Official Website who always do such a fine job of keeping us on our toes. And, I really wish I knew who took all these pictures. They deserve a gigantic cup of hot chocolate-mocha.

To start us off...

I had a "lol" moment on this picture when I first saw it cuz rocking chairs remind me of old people, and that thought, along with Liam's ever-so-serious expression, set me off. Don't worry, boys, you'll reach that age sometime.

Somehow, they remind me of angels going to college because people on college campus are always walking around with binders in their hands.

I can't remember what the blog said they are doing in this picture. Undoubtedly observing something.

Sammy and Mini-Ben(my bad, I just can't help myself from calling him that) playing cricket. Why am I not surprised?


The colors in this picture are contrasting so beautifully.

Why, why do they look like midgets? Especially Nano-Ben.. He looks about three inches high.

I think we're going to have a little possy here: Sammy, Michael, Jakob, Tiarnan and Matthew.

Nice side picture. I really like the floor. It's so shiny!

I'm going to make up a story about a little girl in this bookstore
A little girl and her mother are in the bookstore looking for a book. Suddenly, a Libera boy, in his white robe walks past them.
Little girl: Mommy, I just saw an angel.
Mother: Nonsense, darling, angels don't come in bookstores.
Little girl: Well, tell me what you see.
The Libera boy comes past again and waves hello.
Little girl: I TOLD you I saw an angel
Mother:Now I've seen everything
Hey, it could have happened!

What a difference! One, playing video games, the other studying for school.

The half-awake boys posing for a picture with their bus. Or as they would say, their coach.


They are learning all about the sound system. No doubt that the man in red is Big Ben Crawley.


One of the many, many hotels they had to stay at on the tour.


Oh, mama. My mouth is watering. Especially for that delicious looking waffle. I'm jealous.


This is the life. After a mouthwatering waffle, and star treatment at the concert, it's sleepy time in a fluffy bed. You boys have got it good!

Ben! What happened to your hair?? You're so blond now! I like it. But to tell the truth, it's gonna be a while until I get used to it.
I bet everybody who saw this picture had second thoughts about the hat. A lot of people say Josh gave his hat to Matt. I say, who are you kidding, Matt's a bad boy, he STOLE it!

Those sheets of paper are most likely music sheets. Did you know that studying your music is like studying for a test? Because in the end, you have to make it perfect without havin the little cheat sheet right in front of you. Fortunately, the little singers all got perfect scores.

Tryin to be cool, huh Ralph? Lol nice shades.


The room looks a bit smoky, and I think it added to the angelic effect. I have no idea where this was.

I see. Cassius managed to charm Miley Cyrus too? It's not surprising. He's so cute and cool and angelic all at the same time. Point for Cassius.

Oh, the joys of summer. I actually printed this one out and stuck it on my room wall.
I feel kinda bad because we Southerners are used to the hot weather, but Libera was caught completely unawares. Even Chicago was hot, I heard.  Sorry guys :(


More joys of summer. I've never been banana boating, but it always looks like fun.


Little Barney. I doubt anyone could look cooler in those shades.

Umm, what are they doing?

I LOVE your smile, Jakob!!!!!!!!

What on earth...

Sammy is suspiciously sniffing a book. Or so I think.

The older boys having a talk with the second oldest boy, Ben Crawley (oldest boy is Mr. Prizeman. Yes, I truly believe he is still a boy, how else could he cope with so many Libera boys?)

One small step for Jude, one giant leap for Liberakind.

Only Cassius could pull off such a thing. Agree?


I notice that a lot of them are reading. Maybe I should do that before I sing with my choir at school.


A picture is worth a thousand words, right? WRONG! This picture says "Beautiful" 1001 times.

Don't be anxious! You're gonna do a great job! I suspect that this was taken before the concert. Or maybe after...

Cassius, I'll see you on Broadway someday. I mean, just look at him! He's a natural!

Whenever I see this one, it reminds me of Mysterium and how they pull up their hoods for it in concert. Kavana is so handsome. I remember the pictures of him when he was a teeny tiny little one who sang with every ounce of energy in his body. I finally understand what it means to say "they grow so fast".

Barney is such a jokester. One more stunt and he's on my Remarkable Libera Boys List. I wish we could see more of him, and hear his voice in a solo.

Wow. That's a HUGE truck! And Eoghan has officially made it on my Remarkable Libera Boys List. His pose gave me another "lol" moment. I love Henry's expression as he sits in the truck wheel. And I see Nano-Ben is making himself at home among the medium boys.

Another side of Libera, the one we never quite knew existed.  I had tears in my eyes from so much laughter. I believe Matthew is a tad short for the clown cuz I can't even see his neck. Cassius blew my socks off. I could NOT stop laughing.

Back from all the "clowning around", Matthew gets himself all cozy with a good book.

Sam, where have you been hiding all this time? I MISSED YOU!

Smooooootttttthhhhiiiieeeeee time. Dylan is so chill.

I feel just a little bit bad for all the newbies having to do their first signing. They must have been out of whack at the end.

A Ralph cookie just for Ralph. If I was him, I doubt that I would have eaten it. It's too pretty to eat.


One word. AWWWWWWWWWW.



I missed you, Josh. I thought you would never come back. I'm so happy you haven't left yet.
Liam, I know you were hiding, too. And I hope you never leave, just like Josh.
Alex, you have been hiding with Sam and Liam, haven't you?
And Daniel! When is your next solo? Panis Angelicus was very pretty.
Eoghan. Always mingling in with the crowd.
These people are one of the reasons I want to wake up every morning. Thanks, Libera!

What a little darling! He looks like a little business man in his business chair. How cute.

Eoghan about to DEVOUR a hot dog. Oh, another joy of summer. Eating freshly grilled hot dogs. Enjoy it while you can.

This is an example of why Matt is Josh's brother. From a distance, I actually thought it was little Josh again, but it turned out to be Matthew. He's so happy when he's signing. I can see it on his face.

Once again, Isaac on his little video game. Very engrossed.


He's about to fall asleep on his PSP. Can you see his eyes drooping?

Good ol' Ralph. I like how he's always so cheerful. He reminds me of Mickey Mouse. I don't know why.

Barney and Orlando. Best Friends For Life. I'm happy that newbies always find friends in Libera. No one gets turned down.

Man, I was supposed to go to this concert. Tear, tear.

Are those peppers? I love peppers! Do you, Nano-Ben?

Sammy, Sammy. Why the serious face?

They look like they're watching a horror movie. Only it's a book. Read on, boys.


This is so gorgeous. The classic Libera pose, with the tallest boy(Josh) in the middle.

Miley Cyrus, what does it feel like to know you are surrounded by angels?

Nice shot. Libera looks so far away. I feel like another angel, watching from heaven, as my fellow angels hold a concert on earth.

So many people! I'm usually okay in front of people, but that many can give me stage fright.

Aww, Liam. Even the goats like you. I like the happy expression on his face. Is Liam an animal lover? We have yet to find out.

One of my favorite pictures of all. Everyone is in it, including Marilyn Monroe. Too bad she's dead, she would have enjoyed Libera's visit.

Matthew the Merman. That's all I have to say.

The patience of the saints, people, is in front of your very eyes.

The very last picture. Matthew looks so much like Josh, I can't help but shed a tear. It's like Josh incarnate. Only he isn't dead. May Josh live on in Matthew, and may Matthew never be mad that people compare him to his older brother. Go Madine Brothers, forever and ever. Amen

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Okay, yes I know I said to look forward to the tour picture album, and I am in the middle of getting all the pictures together, but this was so weird! If you read Inna's post already, then you'll know what I'm talking about, but if you haven't, go read it now!!!!!

Well, in short, Inna had a dream about Josh and I happened to have a dream about Josh on the exact same night!!!!!!! I'm so freaked out! Maybe it was Josh Dreams night?



Only my dream was different from hers.

I was at my church, only it was different than what I know it to be, and it had a bouncy place and dressing room, and pool, and everything. And I was just in street clothes walking around the church with no apparent reason, when suddenly, the entire Libera choir walks through the front doors and starts making themselves at home. And while I sit there trying to figure out how in the world Libera got to my church, some person, I think it was Ben Crawley, comes up and says "Oh yeah! We're going to do some concerts in this church, and we're going to stay here(the church also happened to have private apartaments in the dream(????)) for four days, and if you'll excuse us, we'll go play in the rec room now." So by then I was completely confused, but also crazy happy at the same time. And then Josh comes up and says hi and I'm just like "Joshhhhhhhh....". So basically, all these four days me and my friends start following the Libera boys everywhere, and we end up going bungee jumping with them, and who knows what else was in that crazy church. And everywhere we go, Josh ends up singing one solo or another and all my girl buddies and I just sit there around him in a circle, going 'Oh, Joshhhhhhhhhhh......." as he sings some pretty gorgeous, new Josh-deep-voice songs. And on the fourth evening, all the older boys and us go out to dinner and eat delicious British cuisine, and we're just talking together. It was awesome, but completely crazy.

I just wanted to point that out. Inna, I think we have a National Josh Dream Day!

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Happy Birthday To....

Today happens to be the only birthday day in September. And it belongs to

...our dear Big Ben Crawley! Well, Ben is one of the oldest Libera members I know, and I am really inspired by him because he had one of the most glorious sounding voices I have ever heard. Even though his sound has deepened, I remember when he had the highest, most angelic sound pour from his lips. His singing always reminds me of trumpets and their clear, loud sound. Here's a little music video he was in. Just listen. You'll see.

See?? I told you! He was great, and is obviously still great, and another thing I want to mention about him is that he still takes part in the Libera family. I guess he never could get out of it. Even though he's not in the actual choir anymore, he is always on tour, helping with the chaperoning and sound system. AND he was the composer of Touch the Sky, which is one of the most calming songs I know of. Happy Birthday on September 7, and congrats on turning 24! We love you, Big Ben!

Hint hint, we have a photo album for the next post.
Liberaholic ;)

Thursday, September 1, 2011

September Birthdays

We are once again at the beginning of the month. Exciting, right? September is all about back to school, falling leaves, and as always, another month of interesting Libera posts.

It's Birthday Posting time again! This month is a little weird because there is only one Libera boy whose birthday is in September. And that boy is....drum roll please...

Ben Crawley: September 7

The all-time original Libera chorister, soloist, and now chaperone, Ben Crawley will be celebrating his birthday on the 7th of this month.  He will be turning 24 years old. Wow, he's not that even that old!

Look forward to the special birthday post on September 7.

That was short... but Big Ben gets a whole month all to himself. You should see the December list.  Almost every day is a birthday.