Wordless Wednesday: Our Little Tar Heel!!!

My mom took this picture of Emerson, this weekend in front of Breadmen's!!  Love it!!

Wordless Wednesday: Go Heels!!!

In honor of rivalry week and one of the best rivalries in college basketball history....

Hoping the Heels pull out the big WIN tonight!!!

As we were getting ready this morning, Emerson said, "Mommy, I can't wear that shirt, it's not the Tar Heels!"  I responded, "Yes it is, see the sparkly Tar Heel wording." To which she said, "But Mommy it's Duke's colors!!"   She's got a very good point!!

GO HEELS!!!

Holiday Festivities | Leading up to Christmas (Part two)

Friday, December 16th

After the school Christmas Pageant, we headed to Mimi's for dinner with Aunt Sissy, Uncle Perfect, Grammy and Papa.  Mimi hosted all of us for a great chili dinner.  The real work began when I got home, though.  I had a small holiday card fiasco and didn't get my cards until the day I was to leave town for Richmond (12/12).   So, needless-to-say, I didn't get to my cards until I got home from my work trip.  I took that Friday night and knocked them out.  Hogan decided he wanted to help (or hinder) the process!!

Saturday, December 17th
A Cookie Party

Emerson's friend, classmate, and swim-mate, Melania, hosted a cookie party on the 17th at her house.  It was such a great idea and certainly got the girls in the holiday spirit.  Rebecca, Melania's mom, had it very organized and had a spot ready for the girls to cookie cut their cookies and then decorate them.  We had a great time and came home with several delicious cookies....which didn't last long in the Dever household.  

Tar Heel Game

It's hard to believe Emerson is 41/2 and this past December was the first time she actually stepped foot in the Deam Dome to watch a home Carolina game.  Thanks to the Herman family, we were able to take in a game over the holiday break and Emerson had her first experience at a basketball game in the Smith Center.  Of course, she loved cheering on "her Heels" and watching Ramses, the cheerleaders and even Santa Claus.  Here are some pictures of our outing.  Thanks for the tickets Hermans!!

Tar Heel Basketball and Chick-Fil-A.....nothing better!!

Melts my heart!!

Fingers crossed we can add another very soon!!

Fast Break, 2011

For the past four years, Danny and I have had the pleasure of volunteering for Roy Williams' Fast Break Against Cancer.  On October 14 (before our fair trip), Danny and I woke up bright and early and headed to the Smith Center for the event.  Over the past seven years, the event has raised more than $1.2 million and this year brought in another $210,000.  Stuart Scott was the guest of honor, and graced us all with his poignant, heartfelt and inspiring story of his battle with cancer.  The silent and live auctions were full of great items; the most attractive being tickets to this year's UNC vs. Michigan State game being played on the USS Carl Vinson in San Diego.  Coach Williams' was so generous to give the three highest bidders each a pair of tickets.  It was another great event and I'm proud to be a part of it.  Hopefully one day all the hard work and funds raised will lead to a cure for this horrible disease.

Don't you just love those post-it cubes....created by yours truly and the NewClients team!!!

Woody Durham, The Voice of the Tar Heels, was honored at a dinner the night before this event.  For 40 years Woody has called both the Men's Basketball and Football games.  He recently retired, but reprieved his emcee role again this year.

Vince Carter was in attendance that morning.   He recently donated a very generous gift to the Basketball Family Fund of $2.5 million.  It's nice to see former players doing the right thing, giving back and being great role models.  Plus, he's just the cutest thing and his smile just melts your heart!!

Fun in the Blue Zone

This past Saturday, after Emerson's soccer game, we headed to the UNC vs. Louisville game.  We were fortunate enough to have tickets in the Upper Club of the new Blue Zone at Kenan Stadium.  We've experienced the Blue Zone this season one time before on The Concourse Level (thanks to the Hermans), so it was interesting to see the differences between the two sections.  The Concourse Level is much larger and a bit more family-friendly.  The Upper Club is much smaller and, dare I say, a bit (ahem) stuffier.  Either way you go, it's still one of the best ways to watch a football game.  UNC has really outdone themselves and has a first-class facility.  The luxuries are endless and make the price tag SO worth it!!

Emerson checked out every inch of the Upper Club.....

 ....and her favorite part was the free (and endless) popcorn and ice cream!!!

View of the field and Bell Tower from the Upper Club 

Emerson was enthralled with personal TV

(not all seats have these but certain rows have big, comfy chairs and a television to watch)

She's got the "Carolina Blue" ticket!!!

She LOVES her Mimi!!!

Is she texting someone?  

The interior of the Upper Club....so nice!!

Emerson helped Mrs. Shelly get Baby Winston to sleep by gently rubbing his head.

The adorable Miller Family - Jonathan, Shelly, and Baby Winston

Frolicking after a Tar Heel win!!

Um, Hello??  

When did she grow up and when did she get so tall??