Daddy & Ben Outing–Orange and Blue Game

Ben and Jonathan headed to the Orange and Blue game for their April outing.

Lunch at UF

Ben just started speech therapy this week through our school system. Because the school year is already underway, we just had to go with the time slot that they had available. Unfortunately, the time slot that is available for them conflicts four times (out of eight sessions) a month for us with MOPS meetings, preschool, and co-op days. But thankfully, we have wonderful family and friends who are willing to help me get everyone where they need to go so Ben can make all eight sessions each month.

This past Thursday, Janice was in town to take Ben to speech from his school while I was with Rosemary at co-op. Afterwards we headed down to pick Jonathan up from his work and grab a quick bite to eat. When we pulled into his parking lot, there were two open metered spaces (something that never happens!) so we took one and went inside to see Jonathan’s office then walked over to eat lunch at the Hub. It was an impromptu campus visit, but was so much fun.

We found a table outside while Jonathan got our Chick-fil-a…no kids meals on campus though!

It was a perfect day to eat outside. And when we were walking over to lunch, it was in between classes so it was fun to be a part of the hustle and bustle.

From where we ate lunch we could see the French Fries so the kids wanted to climb all over those.

Ben couldn’t get quite as high, but it won’t be long.

As we headed back to the car, the carillon was chiming. They thought it was so loud.

And they loved seeing the alligator beside the University Auditorium

Such a fun, quick visit back to campus. It’s been a long time since I walked through the heart of campus on a school day. Some things had changed (like the Krishna’s now have chairs???), but a lot was the same. It was fun to share it with our kids.

UF Homecoming Parade 2010

Jonathan had Friday off and Rosemary didn't have school so after a relaxing morning at the house we headed down to campus to watch this year's Homecoming Parade. The kids had never been and Jonathan and I hadn't gone to one since college, so since we had the time and the weather was so nice, we decided this was a good year to go.

Rosemary and Ben were sporting their orange and blue...although neither of them have any 'real' Gator clothes at the moment.

Rosemary took this pic of Jonathan and me (at 27 weeks).

Enjoying his shades and some apple slices

Gator Cheerleaders

The Pride of the Sunshine

This was Rosemary's favorite float. The one with the ballerinas.

 

  A self portrait

We lasted about an hour then went to the library and Mac's for a late lunch. Such a great day!

Go Gators! UF vs Vandy game

A couple weekends ago, Jonathan and I were able to go to the UF/Vanderbilt game. (Thanks to Bob for the tickets, and thanks to Zach for watching the kids). You'd think that living in Gainesville we'd go to more of the games, but this was the first one that I'd been to in the last couple of seasons so I was very excited. We knew it wasn't going to be a close game and that's how I like them. Games that come down to the wire are just not my thing. I get way too nervous.

The Swamp just before kick off. Kick off wasn't until after 7, so it was a late night...and it was actually a bit chilly.

Waiting for the game to start.

Go Gators!

Percy Harvin was at the game too. (I had no idea who it was actually when I saw him...and it may not even really be him, but I'm pretty sure it is now that I Googled it).

Tebow scoring a touchdown.

The end of the game

Another W for the Gators.

It was great being back on campus for some game day excitement. The Gainesville that I spend most of my time in is not as university-centered as other parts so it was fun being back in the middle of it all for an evening.