The Saez Family Blog: #89 - Ghosts, Goblins and Gators

Sunday, November 1, 2009

#89 - Ghosts, Goblins and Gators

This year, Halloween fell on the same day as the Florida/Georgia football game. What were two parents to do???? Well, with a little creative time management, we tried to enjoy both! Friday afternoon, in our annual tradition, we loaded the car up for a ride to Jacksonville. En route to Mom's house, we stopped by the marina to visit with Aunt Kay, Uncle Joe, Dad, Catherine and Papa (pictures below). Owen got to see the family and show off his adorableness (is that even a word?), while Lou and I started our pregame tailgating 24 hours in advance of kickoff.

Lou and Owen waving from the top of the boat.

The Worth/Garces/Saez family ready for some football!!!!

Saturday morning, we got the munchkins dressed up in their costumes - a pair of pumpkins. Kaylin and Owen didn't know what to think of the ridiculousness of their costumes, but managed to sit still for a little photo op.

Owen thought it was fun to run around the yard like a runaway pumpkin.

Owen's rocking the Gator hat! Mom graciously agreed to watch Kaylin and Owen ALL DAY Saturday while Lou and I went to the game. She handled it like a true pro, and Kaylin and Owen had so much fun playing together. She even managed to take them Trick or Treating by herself!

Meanwhile, while Owen was enjoying Halloween, Lou and I were back downtown taking in the festivities of the Florida/Georgia Football Classic. Papa managed to score an interview with the very attractive Dagmar Midcap.

Dad and Catherine hanging out at the tailgate.

And, finally, at the game. It was nearly 90 degrees at the game, and we about melted. But, the game was great, the seats were fantastic, and the company couldn't have been beat. We had 8 seats, and here's a picture of Dad, Papa, me, and Joe - all four of us Florida alum.

And, after the game, singing our Alma Mater.

On Sunday morning, we headed back down to the marina, and this time, we enjoyed a boat ride around town. Owen got to drive the boat - I think Dad enjoyed showing Owen driving more than Owen did! :)