Tampa's Pre-Season Games

While in Florida, my mom and I were able to see two preseason games. We saw the Buccaneers play the Dolphins in Tampa and the Jaguars in Jacksonville. Below are some pictures from our adventures. (Jared is #6)

Amelia Island

On Jared's birthday (Aug. 26th) the Buccaneers played the Jaguars in Jacksonville. My parents and I drove up to Jacksonville from Tampa to stay with family. Pat and Dave Lehman (Traci Eliot's parents) have a beautiful home on Amelia Island. They were very generous to allow us to share their home with them.

Clearwater Beach

In August, my mom and I drove from Edmond, OK to Clearwater Beach, FL. Even after spending 20 hours in the car together, we still managed to have a wonderful 10 day vacation in beautiful Florida. We stayed in a cute little house on the beach. As you can see, Jared had some time away from football to spend laying out on the beach.

SUMMER BIRTHDAYS... Grant turns 6!

On July 5th Grant Allen turned 6!! We celebrated his birthday on July 21st when the Allen's (Jason, Michelle, Olivia, and Grant) came to Edmond. Grant received two very cool new footballs, some athletic wear clothing, Cars the playstation game and a few other toys. We all enjoyed some cake and ice cream, some (Jared) enjoyed more than one helping.

Saturday night myself, Jared, Josh, Jason and Michelle went to PraiseFest at the Ford Center, thanks to Janice. We saw Jars of Clay, Third Day, and Michael W. Smith in concert. We had a wonderful time and can't thank Janice enough!

SUMMER BIRTHDAYS... Lyndon turns 60!!!

Jared's dad, Lyndon, turns 60 on August 13th. Jared's family decided to throw him a surpise party in Edmond. We managed to plan the entire party, of which about 150 people were invited, without Lyndon having a clue. We rented a building located next to a park in Edmond. It was the last weekend Jared was in Edmond before leaving for trianing camp, so Lyndon wasn't suspicious that Jared's brother Jason and his family drove in from Arkansas. Everyone enjoyed surprising Lyndon! It was the perfect ending to a wonderful weekend with family!