Michigan

Gabe and I went on our first vacation since Jack was born. We went with our friends the Putz' and Bauer's to Michigan to re-visit our college years. Kelsey and JJ both went to Michigan and played sports so we were treated to some VIP tours of the campus and athletic department.
We arrived Thursday night (actually Friday morning) at 1am and after a few hours of sleep we were up and ready to tour Ann Arbor. We walked around the campus, stopping at a few bars, and then went to the hockey game Friday night. I've never been a hockey fan but this environment was really cool. We were playing Ohio State and it was so entertaining to watch the student section get into the game! After the game we went to JJ's old college hangout, Ricks. We all had a great time closing out the night there (some of us had a little more fun than others...).
Saturday was full of football!! We left the hotel at 9 am to tailgate for the 12:30 game. I haven't ever been to a sporting event this big. The people in Michigan love their football and know how to tailgate! We had a few rally drinks at the tailgate and then walked through the tunnel the players walk through and got to hang out on the sideline. The band coming on to the field was so fun and we had the best view of the four F-16's that flew over the stadium after the anthem. The game was won in impressive fashion by Michigan and we found ourselves back at Rick's to close the night out again.
It was so much fun to hang out with our friends and not have to worry about nap times or Jack turning into a time bomb. He was in great hands with my mom all weekend and came home much more spoiled than he was when he left. We loved being on vacation, but we loved coming back to our little family just as much. Being away for a short amount of time makes you appreciate what you have at home. :)

Cari, Kelsey and I walking around campus

Our first stop of the day

Gabe and I walking around campus

Cari and I always have to do a silly sunglasses picture

At the hockey game

Tailgating with the stadium behind us

Walking through the tunnel

Pre-game sideline passes

Dan, JJ, Gabe and Craig are the old guys posing with the cheerleaders. :)

Packed house! Playing against Nebraska

JJ, Dan, and Gabe doing a "shotski" after the game. Four shot glasses attached to a ski.

Kelsey, Amy, Cari, and I after the game. No shotski's for us!