Bama

What about Bama just whooping those Georgia Bulldogs? I haven't seen anything like that in years! I received an email today of a collage of Georgia fans' expressionless faces after each score. I must say I rather enjoyed that a little too much! ROLL TIDE!
Kevin will be taking Brody to his first Bama game this weekend. Besides Bama, Brody loves Batucky...that would be Kentucky. So he is very excited about going. I wonder if I can get Kevin to take my camera for some pics and have it come back in one piece? Or just have it come back at all?

I REMEMBER!!!!

phew...
Did anyone watch Dancing with the Stars last night? It's one of my favorite shows to enjoy. We were at ball practice last night, so I only got to see the last few people dance. Cloris Leachman, seriously...you need to give it up. I commend you for getting out there at your age, but your potty mouth and behavior were such a big turn off. The comedian with Edyta, I think Jeffrey Ross was his name, was pitiful. Granted, he was dancing with a scratched cornea, but that has ZERO to do with moving your hips. Poor Edyta, I could see in her face that she was having a miserable time. I'm hoping he's out tonight. And then Cloris tomorrow. Misty May did ok, as did Kim Kardashian. But my favorite of the ones I got to see was Warren Sapp. Home boy can dance! He was busting all kinds of moves and just looked like he was having a ball! If anything, he'll be entertaining to watch. Can't wait for tonight!

I have lost my mind....

This is totally not what this entry todaywas meant to be about. But as I logged on, I decided to change the layout of my blog. So I did, and before I knew it, I had forgotten what I was actually planning to blog about. I have sat here with a dazed look on my face wondering how in the world I could forget that. And for the life of me, I still can't remember....
Granted, I just had a birthday...Happy Belated 34th birthday to me, but I didn't think forgetfulness set in until the golden years. Hmmmm....

It's starting already....

As you all know, we have a 2 yr old daughter Avery. And she is a doll! And it seems that Walker's best friend Tucker thinks so also! Every morning when we drop her off at daycare, Tucker is waiting at the door to give Avery a kiss! And then this morning, we were running a little late so Tucker was already on the van that drops the kids off at the elementary school, so he didn't get to see her. I go in and drop Brody and Avery off at their classrooms, and I walk out to the van to tell Walker bye, and Tucker gives me this pitiful look and says "Ms. Ginger, I wanted to give Avery a kiss". Nearly broke my heart! Granted, he's 6 and she's 2, and it's all sweet and sugary right now, but if he's still doing that in 10 years my husband will be waiting at the door, cleaning his shotgun! :)

9-11

I know most of us say that we remember where we were on that fateful day 7 years ago. As bad as my memory is, I can remember every detail from the minute I heard the first news about it. I was 7 months pregnant with Walker, and Kevin and I decided to ride to work together that day. We were sitting at an intersection when word first came over the radio...what a tragic thing that someone "accidentally" flew a plane into the WTC. I felt devastated for the family of the pilot because I know he probably did everything he could to prevent that. I was saddened at the thought of it, but then I got to feeling really sick in my stomach. I told Kevin, all the sudden, that I didn't think it was an accident. Then word got out that another plane had flown into the second building. That sick feeling had overcome me at that point, and then I got that sinking feeling in my heart. WHY in the world would someone do this? HOW could someone do this? Kevin dropped me off at work, and I walked into the office and the words that came out of my mouth were "We're being attacked". No one at work knew anything about it because they didn't have their radios on. Everyone starts racing around trying to find a radio to listen to or a TV to watch. We all went to the conference room and stayed glued to the TV watching in horror as it all unfolded. The Pentagon was hit, the plane goes down in Pennsylvania, and then the buildings fall. Tears were flowing all around me, and I couldn't believe I was going to give birth to a child in a crazy world filled with so much hate towards us. I wouldn't even go to the next Alabama football game because I was afraid there was going to be a bomb in the stadium.
As I listened to all the tributes on the radio this morning on my way in to work, I replayed every minute of that day in my head. Seeing all the flags flying at half staff saddened me.
But on a funny note, I can remember getting an email that week saying that on a certain night at a certain time, that everyone was encouraged to go out in their yard and light a candle. A satellite would take the picture to prove to the world just how much the US is united. Yep, I did it. I fell for it, not even thinking that there was no way a satellite could pick up my tiny little flame! :)

HOW ABOUT THE TIDE???

First off, let me begin by saying that I hope everyone had a great long weekend! Second, and most importantly, ROLL TIDE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I went to Atlanta to see Bama play the No. 9 Clemson Tigers. We had so much fun! I must admit that I was very nervous though throughout the first 3 3/4 of the game because I was afraid it was going to be like it is all the time....do good, build a big lead, and BLOW IT! But, that wasn't the case this time. Bama played the best ball I have seen them play in a long time. I was pleasantly surprised. And the atmosphere was unbelievable....it was almost like a bowl game or championship game. The fans were in it the entire time, and we only sat down during time outs. And I must say it was gratifying to see the Clemson fans head out so early...although 99% of them didn't get to hear us serenade them with Rammer Jammer! :) I am trying not to get my hopes up because I know they could easily be deflated in the next game! But until then, I'm enjoying every minute of it! ROLL TIDE!

Coach Saban and the Crimson Tide ready to take the field

One of our freshman starters, Julio Jones

Our flyover before the game!!! :)

Our superhero, Bama Man!

Oh, and I got to see my new little niece Kristen while I was there. She was absolutely precious, as were my other two nieces. I love you girls!