Weekend in Alabama

This weekend we went to Alabama for the gymnastics meet and also a basketball game.

The gymnasts come out between these letters and then are introduced with fireworks. It is quite a show before the meet starts.

Unfortunately this was the worst home meet in years, and they lost to LSwho? I didn't even know they had a gymnastics team!

The next day we made a quick appearance at my cousin's 4th birthday party for more gymnastics fun.

Her favorite part was the pit or in her words, "blocks."

Another loss for the Tide this weekend as AL lost in the final seconds after having the lead most of the game.

We had dinner with family and had time to visit last night and this morning before heading back home. It was a great weekend despite the outcomes for both sports.

Family Reunion

Friday after work, mom and I headed for Alabama for my dad's family reunion (dad left earlier). We got there in time for fireworks but stayed at the house to visit with my aunt and uncle. Saturday was the family picnic with tons of good food and time to visit with all of my dad's cousins and their families...first time meeting many from his family.

Cousins and new friends...Channing and Loni!

Dad with his little buddies! (His great niece Channing and cousin Loni) This was our first time to meet Loni! She and Channing had a great time playing on the playground.
My camera battery died after this picture

Gymnastics, Basketball, and Early Birthday Fun!

This weekend I met my mom, dad, and Uncle Jerry in Alabama to go to the gymnastics meet vs. Georgia, basketball game vs. LSU, and celebrate my birthday a little early. We stayed with my aunt and uncle and had Birthday fun Saturday night at their house.

Alabama lost to Georgia in gymnastics, but they won 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in individual all-around! I wanted to go to this meet to see three Olympic gymnasts from the 2004 team. Terin Humphrey (Alabama), Courtney Kupets (Georgia), and Courtney McCool (Georgia). Terin was sick and could not compete this week. I think we could have won if she was well. :) Random Fact: Terin and Courtney McCool trained at the same gym before the Olympics!

Courtney Kupets on bars (Georgia)

Alabama on Beam

Courtney Kupets (Georgia)

Courtney McCool (Georgia)

Saturday was the basketball game and Alabama won! It was close at the end, but they pulled throuh and beat LSU! We had bad seats and moved closer after the first half.

February Birthday fun! (Channing turns 3...I will be 25!)

Strawberry Cake!

Cousins!

Channing opening my presents!

Opening her birthday presents: a new book, Fancy Nancy, and fancy shoes and feather boa, so she can be like Nancy in the book!