Fun times in JAX

We finally made it back tonight from our long weekend in Jacksonville, Florida. We took Wyatt down there to meet some more of his extended family. Sadly, we had to leave Buck at a kennel, but he had an absolute blast and has slept ever since we got home.

Our weekend started with what should have been a six hour drive but ended up taking a little over seven hours. Wyatt was not having his car seat anymore, so we had to stop at an Arby's and actually go in and eat. That way the little guy could have a small break. We got into JAX around 9pm Friday night. We stayed at Isaac (Josh's brother) and Heather's apartment. Ike, Heather and their little girl, Ava, were out of town though...so we had the place to ourselves.

Saturday, we took it easy and enjoyed a day of football and playing with Wyatt. Josh and I were both in fabulous moods since Ohio State and Alabama both won their games. I was a bit rattled after Bama's game, though...they almost lost it.





Sunday we got up and had some Panera Bread for breakfast and did a little shopping before heading to my Aunt Joy's house. Aunt Joy prepared a fabulous lunch for everyone who was there visiting. The guest list included: Aunt Joy, Uncle Dan, my grandfather (Papa), Susan (Papa's lady friend), my cousin Kristen, Jon (Kristen's husband), Walker (Kristen's adorable little boy), my cousin Kenny, Kristen Marie (his wife), Rusty (Kenny and Kristen Marie's dog), my cousin Alan and my cousin Jordan. And of course Josh, myself and Wyatt were all there. We had such a great time getting to catch up with everyone and letting them get acquainted with Wyatt.



Monday was a very busy day for the three of us. First thing in the morning we headed to my paternal grandmother's house (Mimi Barbara) to visit with her and my Aunt Cindy. Wyatt was, of course, his sweet self and played with Aunt Cindy for over an hour. I think he even chatted her up a little. Hopefully we can get back and see Mimi again really soon--Wyatt just loved her.



After visiting with those lovely ladies, we headed to Sawgrass (golf club) to meet Papa for lunch at the new clubhouse. It was spectacular and the food was amazing. Papa even took us on a tour...Josh got to see the Champions locker room--a place that is normally off limits to us regular folks. But Papa has connections...








After our super cool lunch, we headed over to see my great Aunt Joanne and Uncle Verl. They are my dad's aunt and uncle and are so special to me. I grew up going to their house and taking trips to Disney World with them. We are so glad that they got to meet little Wyatt--their great, great nephew.



When we left the Moser's, we made a quick stop by Arlington Park Cemetery. My grandmother, Mimi, is buried there. She died almost three years ago, just after Josh and I were married. I miss her every day. I really wish she had been able to meet her great grandson in person, but I know that she can see him from Heaven. Her spot looked nice and someone had left her some fall themed flowers. Wyatt checked it all out too...



Once we were done visiting Mimi, we headed back to Isaac and Heather's place. They had finally gotten home from their weekend out-of-town. For the remainder of Monday and half of Tuesday (today) we just hung out and enjoyed their company. Little Ava is getting so big and turning into such a beautiful little girl. It was her first birthday this past Saturday, so she had lots of new toys to show off...





We left Jacksonville after lunch time today and drove back to Montgomery. Buck fell asleep as soon as he got his bath...Wyatt did the exact same thing. Now Josh and I are just trying to get set up for the rest of our week. Speaking of which, the rest of our week will include Josh going to class, me doing laundry and then all of us heading to Birmingham for the weekend. The party never stops at the Keever house!

By the way, a big THANK YOU to all of our veterans out there! (It is Veterans' Day today). Without your sacrifice and service to this country, our freedom would not exist. So THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!