Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Nebraska Part 3: HUSKER POWER!!!

Because Husker Nation is one of my favorite topics, I thought it would be a good time to debut my blogging skills. Here's Ali and I at memorial stadium before kickoff of the NU vs. OU game.










This is Ali's version of 'throwing up the bones' to represent a 3 and out by the Blackshirt Defense






Here we are with Aunt Kay and Jeff at the tailgate before the game. Nothing like sporting your shorts for a 7:00 pm kickoff in November!











Enjoying a tailgating beverage with cousins Drew, Luke, and Seth.







This was our view of "Mecca" from our tailgating spot







"Blue.........42...........down.........set.........

Ali and I working on the center exchange in the tunnel!!









This was on the wall outside the locker room. Dad and I didn't coordinate our 'blackshirt' uniforms, but we thought we looked pretty tough standing next to the logo!








Sneaking a peak of the walk through from the press box.......we stole some signals from the OU team and passed them down to Coach Pelini.









This is where Ali was hoping to catch a glimpse of her other 'boyfriend', Kirk Hirbstreit before kickoff.






Practicing our postgame interview skills in the media room.




On the field during the Husker walk through on Friday night.








Me and aunt Kay at the indoor practice facility.







Ali and I thought this was so cool!! It is a list of all the Husker Walk Ons, the ones that became starters and the ones that went on to the NFL! This was also just outside the locker room.







Anyone for some 'bowling'...........these are banners showing all of the bowl appearances over the years for the Huskers!








Another shot of the indoor practice facility.






Here are some shots of the Husker weightroom. Everywhere you looked there were reminders of the steep tradition and history of Nebraska football!





















Me and my buddy, Dr. Tom Osborne!





















The Lucky Horseshoe that the players touch as they're coming out of the locker room.













Another shot on the field during the walk through Friday afternoon.







When you walk into the Stadium, you are greeted by the National Championship trophies!







This is the best entrance in all of college football...bar none. Gives me goosebumps everytime.





Here is a great clip of the rest of the tunnel walk:










Thursday, November 12, 2009

24 INCHES OF SNOW


So we got some record-breaking snow today...2 feet of it to be exact! I took the kids out to the yard after their naps this afternoon & we PLAYED & enjoyed the snow...then came in for a toasty fire & hot apple cider!



Brady was having fun pretending to be Santa






Liv & I snuggled together & even made a snow angel (not an easy task with a baby in the Baby Bjorn...)




Brady thought it was pretty fun to eat the snow...and yes, I explained the "no yellow snow rule"




























He loves his new long johns Nana gave him







Brady was pretty excited about drinking his Apple Cider & acted like it was his coffee~






Friday, October 30, 2009

Friday Fun

I was washing his jeans & just had to take a photo of my little Tom Cruise Risky Business look-a-like!









Brady & I channeled Martha Stewart a bit this week with some fun crafts~




Brady playing the new song he made up~"Da Da with the Rockin' Night"...he also has a little fan already!


Monday, October 26, 2009

Pre-Halloween

We got into the Halloween spirit a little early tonight! Our friends, The Thomas Family, brought their kids over to trick or treat because they are going to be gone for Halloween. We decided to give our costumes a try as well! Brady is LOVING his cowboy costume (especially the badge) & Livvy seems to not mind her little pumpkin suit too much...she pretty much goes with the flow most of the time!

The two of them





This photo makes her look like she has teeth, but no teeth yet!



Ready for a cowboy campfire!




Emma came dressed as a bat & Brady was a little freaked out until she took off her mask! This Halloween stuff has him a little on edge...





Olivia & Micah the Lion





We decided to carve pumpkins while we were at it~
















From Left: Jeff's crazy teeth guy, my 1st non-Bobcat themed in 10 years, Livvy smiley one & Brady's Big Smile (who he named "Carvers")


















Here is Brady practicing what he was going to say to Emma when she came over~so cute.



Thursday, October 22, 2009

Uncle Dusty's Birthday!!

It is Uncle Dusty's birthday today! We went out to his favorite restaurant, Dave's Sushi, last night to celebrate & had a great time! Brady steered clear of the sushi & stuck with a noodle bowl (he tried a California roll a few months ago & didn't like it too much...) We are constantly reminded how well behaved our kids are at restaurants (even those without a kids menu! :)) & feel very lucky!
Helping Dust open his gifts
Livvy & The Birthday Boy

Livvy looked so cute she got a cameo with everybody at the table!


Papa was showing Brady how to use chopsticks














Two very good buddies...