Thanksgiving. . . and More Gator Football

I am so blessed to be a part of a close, loving family and also to be married into one. I love that my children are growing up surrounded by so much love and that they have such a wonderful heritage. This year, I am especially thankful for family--and for the journey that has led us to add Miss V to ours.

If I had taken any pictures of all of the hands in the kitchen lovingly preparing our Thanksgiving feast, the little ones gathered around the television watching the Macy's parade, our family seated around the bountiful table in classic Norman Rockwell style, or the intense cornhole competition that followed our meal, they probably would have made it into the blog. Though I didn't take my camera along, the traditions, love and laughter that are a part of our family holidays will always be etched in our memories.

We did not forget our camera, however, for another important event that is part of every B Family Thanksgiving weekend--the UF-FSU Game! Early in the season, I actually intended to do little re-caps of each home game this year. As exciting as those games have been, and as much as we love our Gators, in the few moments I've managed to set aside for posting our occasional blog updates, even Florida Football has been overshadowed by the excitement of our growing family and other fun memories we've wanted to preserve. Imagine that!?!? But a victory against our in-state rival, a 12-0 record this season and the fact that we're headed to Atlanta next week for the SEC Championship Game (and if successful, another National Championship game) are definitely worthy of mention on the B Family Blog!

And how could I NOT post these pictures of Tim Tebow's most adorable fans getting ready to cheer him on as he played his last game in the Swamp?!?! I can hardly wait to dress Miss V up in her first orange and blue outfit--she will definitely be the cutest little Gator baby next fall!

The Tebow--Coach Meyer embrace. Yes, tears were shed by Gator fans on Saturday--Timmy will be missed.