Let me start this post by saying that growing up I was never a Florida State fan. I grew up in a University of Michigan/Michigan State/Notre Dame house hold. I was never really a fan of U of M or MSU but I have always liked ND and this by default made me despise University of Miami. I moved to Florida 14 years ago and eventually married a Seminole who has tons of Seminole friends. Going to games at first and “rooting” for FSU was a struggle…even with tons of Crown & Ginger in my system. Over time I realized that not only are FSU fans awesome to hang out with but the games are a ton of fun to watch. Doak Campbell Stadium is the nicest I have ever been in on the college level and is nicer than most pro stadiums I have been in. I still despise Miami and anything related to it.
We usually go to a couple games a year and we take the kids to at least one or two. They love the tailgating, hanging out around campus, visiting the bookstores, checking out the crazy college kids, etc. We usually get a spot infront of the stadium early and pull out a buffet of food and booze. The boys run around with other kids playing catch, watching the band and stuffing themselves with junk food. I guess you can say we are indoctrinating them.
The first week of the 2009-10 school year is nearly complete. Doug is in 5th grade and Logan is in 3rd.
I can’t believe Doug is just a year away from middle school. He has applied to become a safety patrol; turning in his application nearly as soon as they handed them out. He was fine with posing for a picture at home but had no desire to have us escort to his classroom. I guess he is starting to enter that “I am embarrassed of my parents phase.”
Logan was more than happy to have us come along but we decided he is getting big too and he is already super independent. He is going to join the music ensemble and has decided he is going to concentrate on art.
Neither show much interest in playing sports this fall. I think after this summer they are just tired of the heat and humidity. It’s Africa hot here.
These are pictures of Logan from 2nd grade (last year). He also had an awesome academic year recieiving all A’s and a couple B’s. He was also on the Honor Roll each semester and recieved an award at the end of the year for Citizen Ship. Do I smell a full ride to Florida State for my two boys?!
These are some pictures of Douglas from 4th grade (last year). It was a great year for him; all A’s and only two B’s earning him a Honor Roll recipient each semester and an award at the end of the year. He also won an award for his art work.
