Valentine's Day was a few days ago but I thought you should know about my big date with my hubby. First of all, my parents came to visit and kept Gavin OVERNIGHT!!! I know it doesn't sound like a big deal...but I have never left Gav before for an entire night. Of course he did great and my folks said they had lots of fun. Thanks, Grandma and Pop! It almost seemed too easy. I'm ready for another night away!!!
Anywho, my surprise for Jason was a tour of the Anheuser Busch brewery. I think there are only four or five breweries in the US that provide tours and Jacksonville is one of them. It was pretty cool...we were able to see how and where the beer is brewed and bottled. The pics are kind of backwards. At the end of the tour we went into the 36 degree room where the finishing tanks are and sampled the beer before it is bottled and pasteurized. It tasted pretty dang good if you like beer.

These are the finishing tanks.

We had to wear this hat along with ear plugs and safety goggles. This is the room where they keep the hops...kind of stinky.

Jason could have fit two more people in his glasses.

Labeling the beer

Empty cans Boxing the beer.

So, if you are ever in Jacksonville and have a free afternoon I would recommend touring the plant.

After the tour, we went to eat at a nice restaurant called Orsay, went to McDonald's for a fancy dessert (ha!), and then stayed at the Hyatt Regency hotel downtown on the river. Needless to say it was a much needed getaway for us. Yay!

Farley Family Fun

How cute is this munchkin? Notice the orange candle next to baby Gav... Lately he is obsessed with smelling candles. If he spots one in the house we have to run up to the candle and stick our nose as close as possible and sniff with force and say "mmmmm, smells sooooo good".

We were stuck at home this morning so we decided to play with some home-made slime. A little cornstarch and water along with a plastic table cloth with entertain a tot for at least 45 minutes.

Licking peanut butter from a spoon and sliding Cheerios back and forth across the table are also activities we enjoy. More pics later.

So, I have not updated in a while... I don't even know where to start. December was busy. We all three got sick during Christmas at Jason's parents' house in Cullman. We missed all the family "get togethers" on both sides. Sorry, everyone!!! I didn't take any pictures during Christmas for this reason. Jason had two weeks of much needed vacation and we so enjoyed having him home for longer than a weekend!
Because this bloggy is for Gav, I'll let you know what he has been up to. His days are full of fun activities! Here is a typical day for the King Farley.
Tumbles class in the morning, then ma-ma has coffee with friends while Gavin runs circles aroung me screaming, then go home and eat lunch, play outside, nap, snack, walk to park and play, dinner, play outside, bath, books, bed. What a hard life for a 19 month old.
He is talking quite a bit. The only problem is I am the only one who can understand him. Let me translate for you.
Ba ba - Water
Roros - Cheerios
Tsesis - Raisins
Zoos - Shoes
Tuh tuh - Truck
Eh - Egg
Muh - Moon
Hotah - Hot


Anyways, on with the pictures. This is how we roll...on our John Deer tractor.

He loves to water the weeds.

We wear mismatched socks in our house. It is the coolest.

Oh, and no pants.

Look at all of my teeth!!!

A posting

It's been a while. Sorry! Since my last post Jason was promoted to District Manager of North Florida! I am extremely proud of him and he is doing a wonderful job. The only downside for us is that he travels A LOT now. So that is one reason I have not had time to update this thing...

I will try to fill you in (with pictures) on what has been going on here in FL since October.

The pumpkin patch was a hit. Gavin loved all the pumpkins.

Gavin was a lion for Halloween! He was too cute in this outfit. It was so hot here he didn't last long in the costume.Gavin and Noah, the ninja trick-or-treating!Noah, Ashley and Gavin playing in their costumes.
Gavin and Ashley playing kissy face. So cute!
Gavin and I traveled back to AL for over a week! We stopped and visited the Bowman family in Valdosta. Tanner is adorable...and very large!
I was able to twirl at the alumni game this year and here is Gavin and dad (Pop) watching.Amber and I got to hang out and catch up!Amber, me, Lynn and Gia

We went to the Museum of Science and History (MOSH) with our friends last weekend. The boys had a blast. In this picture they are listening to a cow burp and pass gas...and of course they loved it.


Sarah and I at Mosh (and baby Silas too!)

Gavin trying to escape my grip at the fountain.

Sweet baby G downtown Jax.

Jason and Gavin in their Pink Floyd shirts.

More pics later!

Labor Day Weekend

This weekend my parents came to visit! Gavin had fun playing with his Grandma and Pop all weekend. Gavin can say "pop" but for some reason he sucks in air when he says it...it's pretty funny if you could hear him. We mostly hung out around the house and my parents helped us do a lot of yard work. My mom planted a few things in my flower pots (for me to kill- just kidding) and they babysat for Gavin Sunday night! Jason and I actually went out on a full out date to celebrate our four year wedding anniversary that was August 27th. Anyway, on with the pictures...

Gavin and my dad swinging at a restaurant we went to on Monday.

Gavin trying to steal the pirates beads.

Playing "bam bam" on a glass table. Nice.

Me, Gavin and Grandma and Pop. I think dad has his eyes closed :-)

Mom, Dad and Gav.

Jason and I posing at the AIA Brewery in downtown St. Augustine. Our baby-free date!

I forgot to mention that before we ate, we went to a winery to do a tour. We got there too late but they let us sample all of the wines. Before they would start our table Jason and I were carded! I glad we still look like young spring chickens. ha!

After dinner we saw the Golden Dragon Acrobats at the St. Augustine Amphitheater.


And we ended the night at the Tini Martini Bar in downtown St. Augustine. We had lots of fun and we are very grateful to my parents for babysitting!

Buds

Gavin has been a busy boy hanging out with his buddies lately. Almost every morning we are at the pool, or Tumbles (his toddler gym class), or a friend's house... He is having a blast hanging out with other tots his age. The picture below is Gavin with Noah and Jack. These three guys are hilarious together...tackling, sharing snacks, throwing fits:-)

This is Gavin at the beach surfing on the sand.

There is an inside playground at one of the malls here in Jacksonville. This is from a playdate with Ashley at the mall.
Gavin and Noah sharing a wagon ride at the beach. They were so funny because they didn't want their sandy feet to touch one another.

This is what always happens at the beach. Gavin totally wears himself out and naps in the tent.

A friend from high school (and my mom's best friend's daughter), Perri and her husband (who plays for the Suns) gave us tickets for one of the last home games. We went with three other couples who have kids Gavin's age and they had a great time running around.

Gavin, Jack and Noah at the baseball game...more interested in the parking lot below.

Gavin really thinks he is so cool when he wears his sunglasses. He will keep them on and push them back on his face if they fall off!