I still can't believe it...

I have been a fan of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers since I was a kid. My mom and I moved to FL the same year the Bucs franchise began. I can remember my mom taking me to game when they were dressed in their orange and white uniforms - now referred to as the "creamsicle" look. We would sit in the old "Sombrero" stadium and she would hand me the binoculars and tell me to look for grass stains...and alas, my love of football began! ;) (they had white pants back then just in case you were wondering). Probably not the best thing to tell your young daughter to do but hey, it helped pass the time and kept me interested in the game!

I grew up as a Bucs fan...even when they were downright awful. I am not what some would refer to as a fair weather fan. I am a Bucs fan for life. Today though, I am truly disheartened with the whole franchise. Over the years I have not always agreed with some of the choices and changes they have made but today's big announcement really left a bad taste in my mouth and a heavy heart. They let Derrick Brooks and 4 other veteran players go. There are a small few who support the move but I, and quite a few others do not. My heart is heaviest at the dismissal of Derrick Brooks.

Derrick Brooks is a class act on and off the field. He does so much for this community and he has played his entire career as a Buccaneer. Even he was blindsided by today's announcement. I feel so let down by the whole franchise. They don't seem to have any sense of loyalty. Granted, I am not a football expert but I think Derrick could have finished his last year on his contract and then been given the chance to retire as a Buccaneer...let him go out the way he came in. I have lost faith in the whole organization and I think the move they made was disrespectful and just down right classless.

Warrick Dunn is another one who is truly a class act on and off the field and another one they let go. It is really unbelievable to me. Both of these men are tremendous role models for our kids today...man, I just can't believe how sad all of this makes me.

I know I am not alone in my feelings either. I don't think this year is going to be the same for the football fans around Tampa Bay. I wish both Derrick Brooks and Warrick Dunn, as well as Joey Galloway, Cato June and Ike Hilliard, all the best in their future endeavors. I am so sad to see them go.

"WHO's YOUR FAVORITE PLAYER? ---- MR. DERRICK BROOKS!"

"Who's Your Favorite Player..."

You will be missed!

Project 365 - Feb 9th

They say a picture is worth a thousand words...so what does this one say to you? LOL! That is our little Tiger Lily -- not so little anymore though. She hopped on the couch to keep us company while we were watching The X-Files Movie. Guess she figured since the kids were all tucked in bed we needed a snuggle buddy. She is rather partial to Steve.

Project 365 - Feb 8th

Another beautiful day outside...perfect for a birthday party. One of our neighbors had a party for her son who was turning 8...and for once I did not have a camera in my hand! One of our favorite neighbors, Amy, took some photos though...she probably wanted to make sure I didn't try and take hr little Sophie home with me! ;) Isn't she just the cutest...and she has 2 adorable big sisters too!

Project 365 - Feb 7th

The kids had the day off from school today (won't even get started on how ridiculous THAT was!) but it turned out to be a gorgeous day out and so I took them out for a bike ride around our neighborhood. It was so peaceful and quiet and for that little bit of time there was no fighting between them -- oh wait! I take that back, there was a brief interlude about being "first"! LOL!

Project 365 - Feb 6th

My little brother and his girlfriend...aren't they just the cutest? Her name is Christine and I think she absolutely rocks! They came over and played American Idol with us tonight...and can I tell you how proud I was of my brother -- he actually sang! And he didn't do too bad either! Christine totally rocked out, too! She likes Shane West as much as I do! *gasp* Haven't met anyone else who did! Oh yeah, I am totally adopting her!

Project 365 - Feb 5th

Today I had lunch with some friends from high school...haven't seem them in about 10 years! It was really nice to see them both and catch up -- well, as much as you can in about an hour! LOL! It is fun to hear how everyone has "grown up" (yeah, okay, so I use that term loosely! ;)

Project 365 - Feb 4th

Another one home sick...this time it was Stevie. Turns out he has all kinds of allergies...both environmental and food wise. Poor guys has had stomach pains for the longest time. Now that we know what the allergies are, hopefully we can get him feeling better soon!

Is it really February already?

Is it just me or do the days seem to go faster as I get older?!

Feb 1

SUPERBOWL SUNDAY! Our friends Jamie and Glenn decided to have a few friends over to watch the Superbowl and we were more than happy to go. Out of everyone there though me and Jamie's daughter Kathleen were the only ones rooting for the Steelers. Such a close game but the Steelers pulled it out in the end! WOOT!

FEB 2

PLAYDATE! I snapped this pic of The Ribble kids and The Hall kids when I came to pick up Stevie and Alyson from their playdate on my way home from work.

FEB 3

Nothing too exciting today. Took a page out of Becky Higgins 365 album and snapped this pic on my way to work this morning. Do you think maybe the sunglasses are a little too big? (Steve picked them out for me a couple of years ago...I am still amazed they have lasted this long!)

Finishing up January

My last few pics for January and the Project 365 album.

JAN 26

Donut? Steve is in major marketing mode for our Liberty Tax stores and he had an idea to bag up a couple of Krispy Kreme donuts, staple one our coupons to it and then pass them out to drivers on their way to work. It took us 3 hours to bag up 70 dozen donuts! WHEW!

JAN 27

I made it all the way to work this morning only to have to turn around and head to school to pick Alyson up when the school nurse called to say that Alyson was vomiting. When I got there to pick her up I was told that her whole table was out sick that day. So she spent some time cuddled up on the coach watching the Tinkerbell movie.

JAN 28

We love Miss Faith! Steve and I were attending a networking cocktail party and so Miss Faith came to sit with the kids. She is one of the most intelligient, well spoken, well informed teenagers I have ever met! She is a Christian and proud of it and I love that she shares her love of God with the kids. She is as beautiful outside as she is inside too.

JAN 29

Alyson grabbed the camera this morning and was having fun snapping pics while I was combing her hair before school. She is quite the character.










JAN 30

Stevie went to spend the night with his buddy Lucas so when Daddy called to see if his girls wanted to meet up for a little ice cream date our sweet toothed little diva was all for it!









JAN 31

Dinner is served! You know, some days there just isn't much else to take a picture of! LOL! Cheese pizza for the kids and Spinach and Feta cheese for the parents...and everyone is happy.