Snow Fun

Well, while were were in Dallas, we missed a true blizzard in Baltimore! Joe had sent us pictures of the house buried in snow, but I don't think I fully grasped how much was on the ground until we got home. So, on Sunday, we took the boys outside to play. Joey was so excited and wanted to immediately build a snowman. He was all about helping shovel the snow! Jack was so bundled up that he couldn't move by himself. He could barely walk and could not get back up if he bent over. It was too cute! He wasn't too sure at first, but as you can see, it wasn't too long before he found a refreshing snack. ;)

Dallas

While Joe was preparing for the first round of draft meetings, the boys and I headed to Dallas. The boys had not seen my parents since October and I figured the weather had to be better than Baltimore. Well, let's just say the weather didn't cooperate...in fact, we witnessed a record snow fall for Dallas! As you'll see in some of the pictures, Joey was able to help Grandpa clean up around the pool with the car brush :) We were able to see a lot of Eric and Ashley...oh, and don't forget the dogs, Mia & Abby. I think the boys were more concerend over whether the dogs were coming over with Eric & Ashley then Eric & Ashley coming to play. We visited the new playground at Willow Bend a couple of times...I know it is the mall, but there atleast there is a clean, fun, free, indoor place for me to take them...unlike at home! And we did get to see Kelly & "Bro" for dinner before we left. It was a good visit. I think my mom and dad will hear their "names" being yelled for atleast a month..."GAAANNNY", "GRAANNDPA"!!

Disney

We made our first trip to Disney last week! The boys and I met Joe in Orlando when he finished with the East/West practice. Our flight was packed on the way down, but was made easier by flying with the Douglas clan. We hit the ground running on Thursday with a character breakfast at the Magic Kingdom. Joey was not a morning person that day and was a little reluctant to ride some of the rides at first, as you can tell by some of the pictures. But, by mid-day he perked up. Jack just went with the flow as usual. We decided to try to make it through the day without leaving for naps and the kids were real troopers. There was only one meltdown, by Joey, and that wasn't until 5:30 when I decided it would be cute to have his name put on his Lightning McQueen ears. As Joe said, he hit his "rookie wall"! The next day, we were up early again for a character breakfast at the Animal Kingdom. I think they both enjoyed this one more than at the MK. The AK is a great place for this age b/c it is like a zoo and theme park all wrapped in one. Joey and Jack both loved seeing the animals on the safari, seeing more characters on the greeting trails, watching the Lion King and Finding Nemo musicals. It was great to see Jack's reaction to it all! Once again, we did it all without naps...except this time,they both crashed in the stroller (see pics)! Saturday was a travel day, so we just took it easy in the morning and then met the Douglas' for lunch. We had heard alot about the T-Rex restaurant at Downtown Disney from friends who were there the week before us. It is such a neat place! Joey wasn't too sure about the light and sound show that happens every 10 minutes, but loved getting to "build a dino" and digging for fossils. While the trip was short, it was so nice to have some family time after a LONG football season! Now it is time for daddy to go back to work..on to the Senior Bowl.

Auburn

We made our first trip to Auburn with both boys last weekend for Homecoming! It was also the first football game for them both! We spent the weekend with the Foster's and it was awesome getting to see all 4 of our boys together. I don't think I could have imagined it when Molly and I met 13 years ago! While Joe was working on Thursday, I took the boys downtown and got some Toomer's Lemonade. We walked across the street to Toomer's Corner and we even walked down to Samford Hall so I could show them where we got engaged. I realize they have no concept of what I was talking about, but it was still a great experience to share with them. We tailgated with the Foster's, Reeves' and many other Auburn friends. They have a great set-up not more than 100 yards from the stadium. It was so nice and convenient. Jack decided to take his morning nap on Joe before kickoff, so I took Joey into the stadium. We got there just in time to see Nova fly down from the upper deck. He was mesmerized by the band and the team coming out on the field. But, once all of the hoopla was over with, Joey was ready to go! Luckily, Joe and Jack made there way in, so we were able to hold him off until halftime. So, we went back to the tailgate, along with everyone else, and the kids picked up where they left off...having fun. It was a beautiful day on the Plains and I look forward to sharing more of these moments with the boys!