Memphis Sports December 2012

How exciting! I got to see both the Mississippi Riverkings hockey and University of Memphis basketball teams play during my visit "home" for Christmas. Of course both teams won which made the games that much sweeter to watch.

December 23 I went with my brother Bert and nephews Jesse & Jacob to see the Riverkings beat the Huntsville Havoc. It was the first time for Bert and the kids to go to a hockey game and I think they're hooked. Jesse went home with a game puck that flew over the glass, and they all 3 got shirts that were thrown into the crowd. They also got to skate on the ice after the game and even met a player. What a wonderful first game for them!! I have such awesome nephews.

Then on December 28, I got to see the Memphis Tigers win with Dennis and Austin. We had a blast! I have been a Tigers fan for over 30 years and this was the first game I have seen in person.

If I had been able to see the Grizzlies while in town, my Memphis sports week would've been complete.

Here are a few pics from both games:

Home For Christmas 2012

We are so blessed that we got to go "home" to Tennessee for Christmas. We got to see almost everyone in the family except Kristin. (Who is who we'd like to see the most) We all love spending time with our sweet family, and leaving them is so so hard.

We missed seeing Rex's family who were all down and out with the flu.

Brief summary of our trip home: hockey game with brother Bert and the nephews. Go Riverkings! The Kings won and we had a blast.....Christmas with 3 sides of the family. What a blessing!!! Dinner with my BFF. Yum!!!! Lunches/cookout with cousins!!!! More yum. Getting fatter. Gun shooting, moonshine tasting (like the apple pie flavor better than the peach)). Memphis State (aka University of Memphis) Tiger basketball game with second dad Dennis and nephew Austin. Tigers won (of course)!!!!! Then Kevin had to replace the water pump before we could go home.

All in all, great trip except the water pump. Can't wait to go "home" again, but will sleep like a baby in my own bed tonight.

Here are a few pics of our families:

Going Home

I'm so excited. I'm getting to go home this week to visit. I haven't been to Tennessee since Christmas. Both of my fellas have to work, so I'm flying solo. I haven't driven that far alone, so I'm a little anxious. It'll be great to see everyone.

I'm most excited that I'll get to see Kristin. It's been over 2 years since I've gotten to see my baby girl. Can't wait!

I'm also going to get to see several family members, great friends, play tourist, and get to eat some good ole Memphis food-including BBQ.

In closing, I'm gonna post a few pictures of my hometown. Will post either while there or when I get home.

Can't wait to get to MeMpHiS!