Tailgating with the Skinners

Hokies played UVA in football today. We won. Yeah. In any event, let's summarize how tailgating and preparation therefor went in the Skinner household. This is a typical home football Saturday except that Ned is usually less helpful because he normally has morning practice which he did not have this Saturday. Also, keep in mind that Jack and I are not going to the game.

6:00 am -- I wake up and get ready to go to the store to pick up stuff for the tailgate. First to Panera Bread for bagels. Next to Wal-Mart for drinks, donuts, face tattoos, ice, etc.

7:55 am -- I return from the store and unload the car. Ned is playing Wii with his friend Catty Man and Bear and Zoe (Catt's daughter).

8:00 am -- I tell Ned he needs to pack the cooler. The girls and I start baking cookies.

8:15 am -- I pack stuff for the tailgate.

8:20 am -- I tell Ned he needs to pack the cooler.

8:25 am -- I feed Jack.

8:30 am -- I tell Ned he needs to pack the cooler.

8:45 am -- Ned packs the cooler and the car. I pull the last of the cookies from oven.

9:00 am -- I dress Bear and Zoe in Hokie apparel.

9:05 am -- Ned announces that he wants to start tailgating ASAP and he jumps in the shower.

9:15 am -- Still looking for orange hair ribbons for the girls.

9:30 am -- Ned is dressed and he, Catt, Zoe, and Bear leave for the tailgate.

9:35 am -- I hop in the shower.

10:00 am -- Phone call from Ned. Please bring his coat and gloves. Also please bring Catt's coat.

10:15 am -- I get Jack ready.

10:20 am -- Phone call from Ned. Please bring hats, gloves, and winter coats for Samantha and Zoe.

10:30 am -- Give Jack a bottle.

10: 40 am -- Load all the things in the car that Ned forgot, including the donuts.

11:00 am -- Arrive at tailgate.

11:25 am -- Bear and Zoe have meltdowns because I tell Bear she cannot have a diet Dr. Pepper. This lasts 10 or so minutes and includes a timeout session.

11:39 am -- I depart the tailgate with Jack.

Not too relaxing, eh?

Here are some pics:

The game itself was very relaxing. Jack and I sitting on the sofa covered with a blanket. And the Hokies won!

The girls had a good time at the game and were exhausted upon returning home.

We actually had to wake them up from their naps.
Love,
Allie