AJ's First Roll Tide Game

I have so much I need to blog about but want to share this before I forget!


Andrew and I had been talking for months about wanting to go to an Alabama game this year.  AJ gets to excited each time he hears or says, "Roll Tide!"  He has grown up so much in these last couple of months and I'm enjoying spending all of my days with him.   Andrew and I decided that the Southern Miss would be a good game that we should go to.  An Alabama/Southern Miss game was Andrew's first game when he was 3.  This game would be perfect.  Both dad and son will have gone to the first game as a toddler to the same opponent.  I was way older and can't remember my the team Alabama played for my first game.  AJ got so excited that he kept saying for the week and half before, "Roll Tide Game?"  He was so excited and could not wait.  He was so excited that he could hardly go to sleep the night before.  He woke up early, walked into the kitchen, and was overjoyed when we told him, "Yes, it is time to go to the game!"

The  whole ride over to Tuscaloosa he would talk to the big trucks as we drove past, saying "Roll Tide," and played with his toys.  He could not wait to get there.  Once parked and out of the car, he noticed the buses and said Ride! He loved the bus ride. 

We decided to take the shuttle to the Quad to not have to walk as far with a toddler.  He was so excited.

Once we got off the bus, we walked over to the Walk of Champions to see the team come in for the game.  Andrew and I have never gotten to a game early enough to see this.  We were just as excited to to see this too.  AJ won over a cheerleader while we waited for the team to arrive.  He was smitten by her.  I hate I didn’t her name.  

After the Walk of Champions, we walked over to the Quad to hear the Million Dollar band for the Elephant Stomp.  I think AJ enjoyed this the most.  We also got to meet Big Al, which AJ wasn’t to sure of.  

Once in the stadium, AJ was amazed by all the sounds, the marching band, and atmosphere of the stadium.  

AJ made to the beginning of the 4th quarter before he fell asleep.  He loved it and wants to go to another game.  I would love to take him back soon.  

It was a wonderful day but still really hot! It was a great way to celebrate early AJ’s and my birthday. Until the next game! 

Happy Birthday Zoey!!

Zoey turned 2 yesterday with her party on Sunday.  It is so hard to believe she was born 2 years ago.  She can count, knows all of her letters and colors, and is starting to remember Andrew and I when we are around.  She played with us for a short time at the party.  It melted my heart to watch her play with Andrew.  He will be a great dad someday!  Here are a few pictures from her party:

She had a Dr. Who party! Laura does a great job of decorating! Zoey, we wish you many birthdays in the years to come! We love you! 

Happy Birthday to Me!!

My birthday was Saturday, Oct. 16. I finally turned 23. I never thought after what all I had been through that I would make it to 23. I was so excited. My family came up to visit and Andrew took me out on a very much needed date night!!

Andrew and I went to eat at 37 which is Harrah's fine dining restaurant. I love that place. I had a few glasses of wine and just enjoyed being together. Since we are both in school it was just nice to sit and talk away from home where there are no computers to bother us. We even turned our phones on silent until the next day! I love spending time with him alone! I will always cherish the these times before children come into our lives.

On my actual birthday, my parents and sisters came up to spend the day with me! We all LOVE Macy's so that was definitely on our to-do list. We shopped until we dropped! I spent all of my birthday money on much needed clothes for both Andrew and I. I got Andrew a shirt at Macy's for $6 dollars! He loves it! Would wear it every day if he could!
We even wore out Jaylee!!

She's going to have to learn how we shop in this family!! No naps allowed!! WE love to shop!!
Here are the rest of the pictures of that day!

Jaylee also met Casper for the first time!! I'm not sure who liked who the most! It was so sweet!! He licked her hands and sniffed of her while she was sleeping! He could not figure her out!


All in all, I had a great birthday, and will get to celebrate it again this weekend with my aunt and the rest of my family. I had an Uncle who I shared a birthday with!! He would have been 58! He died in 2005 from lung cancer! I love and miss you Unkie Dave!!