The Brown Brick Road

Capturing our adventures one photo at a time...

Bama birthday!

Robert went all out and got awesome tickets for the Bama TN game on Spencer’s birthday. No better place to celebrate 13 than in T-town cheering on the Tide! Before they left we had a birthday lunch and opened presents…

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The boys then headed to Tuscaloosa with some friends that had gotten a driver – which was super nice because it was a night game and a very late return!

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They got there way before kickoff so had lots of time to pre-game. I’m really glad Maxwell was there to force this birthday picture!!

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They also made it to the President’s mansion…

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and generally lived it up on campus…

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even getting a ride and police escort to the stadium…

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Thankfully the actual game lived up to the pre-game!! Amazing seats, a pick six, and a big Bama win!

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Spencer said it was his favorite live sporting event he’s ever been to! Now THAT is a good 13th birthday! Roll Tide!

More Vegas

After walking in and out of the resorts on Saturday we made our way to the Museum of Illusions and it was a good stop! We all had fun checking out the various illusions and mind tricks!

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That night we headed to the Mandalay Bay for dinner at Strip Steak and a few losing bets…

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then to see Michael Jackson ONE Cirque du Soleil!

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The show was good – not great, but good. A fun, full day in Las Vegas!

Viva Las Vegas

Vegas for fall break? Why not?! We flew down Friday night and checked into the Venetian for a weekend of “culture” and fun!

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Saturday morning we got up and walked the strip a bit before the boys headed back to watch football. The girls kept going and ended up in the Bellagio to check out the beautiful flower displays…

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and we waited in a long line for brunch at Sadelle’s…

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it was worth it! After Alabama secured a victory over Missouri, we all headed back out…

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and first stop was Maxwell’s request of the trip – In N Out!

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Everyone gave the burgers a thumbs up! We then just walked around to check out the sights!

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Some sights were more interesting than others! ha!

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Robert and I met at the Stanton Social in New York 20 years ago!

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The boys found the place where they wished they had watched the game!

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Lots and lots of walking…

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And then we ended up at a cool destination! More tomorrow!

Celebrating!

We celebrated Robert on Saturday with a big Bama win over Vandy! I’m proud of my Vanderbilt degree but in football I say Roll Tide Roll! Maxwell snagged an invite to the game…

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while the rest of us watched it at home and then we all headed to Hot & Hot for a fantastic birthday dinner!

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We took this picture for Lyndsay…

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but everyone’s true thoughts are this! ha!

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We then went home for cake and presents!

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It was a great birthday celebration of my favorite person!

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Happy birthday Robert!