Happy 2009! Seth and I did something a little different this year to ring in the New Year. We headed to Jacksonville for the Gator Bowl on New Year’s Eve afternoon and made it in plenty of time to celebrate downtown at the Jacksonville Landing. It was too much fun! There were Clemson fans everywhere, great bands and a spectacular fireworks display at midnight. We met up with our friends the Howard’s and Rabideaux’s and danced the night away. We made it to the game the next day in time to do a little tailgating with our neighbor, Chris, and his friends. Although we won’t mention the outcome, the game was fun and exciting. After the game we ended up back at the Landing area and had another fun night where we even met some of the Clemson football players. Seth and I had a blast but we couldn't wait to get home and give Owen a big New Year’s hug and kiss. Thanks Nah-Nah and Bop-Bop for taking care of our little one, who by the way, is now talking up a storm!
Legare, Hope & Melissa New Year's Eve. (Three moms looking to have a good time!)
This picture doesn't really do it justice...there were people everywhere. It reminded us of Time Square.
Larry the Cable Guy attended the game (pictured center in red shirt). He looks just like he does on tv.
We had great seats. Too bad they missed the field goal when I snapped this picture.
Thank goodness we packed warm jackets because it was cool and windy.
Chris (a.k.a. Dabo), Seth, Rob and Jackson. We kept getting a lot of attention and free drinks because everyone thought Chris was Dabo Swinney. It was hilarious!
We hung out with Chris Chancellor #38 and his family.
Hope, Legare, Akeem Robinson #84 and Melissa.
Our little family is growing...no it's not a baby, it's a DOG. I cannot believe I actually let Seth talk me into it. We drove to Augusta on Saturday and picked up an adorable 8-week old black lab, which Owen named Sambo! Owen and Sambo are already inseparable. I can't tell who is more excited - Seth or Owen. Sambo will spend a couple of weeks in a kennel in the garage and will then graduate to the backyard. Seth hopes to have him trained and ready for next duck season. Happy Birthday Seth!!
Owen meets Sambo for the first time. We all fell in love with him immediately. 
How cute is this?? Sambo slept in Owen's lap the entire way home from Augusta (and yes, Sambo snores).
My boys on a Sunday afternoon stroll to the park. I am really starting to feel outnumbered...even our fish is a male beta!
