Last weekend we were in AL for the long holiday weekend. We were fortunate enough to not have bad traffic at all. VERY surprising considering we were hitting Atlanta at 5pm on Friday of a holiday weekend. I guess not many people were traveling this year, or they were well on their way out of town before 5. Either way, it was a welcomed surprise for a smooth trip.
We made it to Tuscaloosa by 8, in time for a late dinner with Sally(MIL), Amanda(SIL) and Mike(MIL, boyfriend). Yummy Chicken Rotel!!
Enjoyed a Sat morning of shopping downtown Tuscaloosa at all the Campus bookstores, and Jeff undoubtedly had to get more AL gear. One piece being RED pants with white Elephants embroidered all over them!! YES, you read that right!! I'll admit it was a little bit of an overload for me of Crimson, but I was a good wife. :) Although, I did threaten to wear my cute blue dress and orange scarf I brought to wear for the AU game. I told Jeff he would witness first hand how ugly the fans could be if I did. For my own safety I opted for a neutral outfit while on campus. :)
The weather was Beautiful on Sat. There was a nice breeze and if you were in the shade it actually felt very nice out.
We met up with friends Chris and Kristi Thomas to tailgate. Then off they all went to the game, and I took Kendall(Chris and Kristi's 2 yr old) with me over to my sister's house. I opted out of the game. :) Chris and Kristi got to enjoy the game kid free and Kendall and Mollie are the same age and got to play. AND I got to watch my TIGERS play!! WAR EAGLE!! :)
Sunday, we celebrated Parker's 6th Birthday!! He was too cute and so were all his little friends. It is so fun to watch him so grown up, and sweet Mollie just wants to be just like all the Big kids!
We gave Parker some "real" football pants!! He was Soo excited! Of course his mom helped us by telling us what he wanted. He also got new cleats and a Jersey and immediately stripped down and put it all on. He was outside having Uncle Jeff tackle him, when he came in and told us..."I just saw a wishing star. I wished that I would get some shoulder pads......Maybe it will come true tomorrow!?" It ranks right up there with when he said, while at the beach jumping in the waves...."Mom, I just talked to Jesus!!" You did, what'd he say? "He said, he made these waves SOO BIG just for me to jump in!!" with the most excitement ever in his sweet voice, as he ran back to the waves!! I love such sweet innocent moments like that! It makes my heart smile!
On our way home, we stopped in Bham to visit with Jeff's Grandmother. We had a nice but unfortunately quick visit. She is such a cute little spitfire. She acts half her age!
We had a great trip and visit with family. We are fortunate to be able to see both our families at the same time when we are home, although it does make for busy trips making stops back and forth.
Now, here's to Football Weekends and hopefully the beginning of cooler temps!!
****Pictures to come....when I download....sorry, I'll get there....
shoulder pads, love it!
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