I'm not sure if you heard, but the Super Bowl was in town. We came (to Super Bowl Village). We saw (Maurice Jones Drew, Alex Smith, Doug Flutie, Drew Brees, and my personal favorite: Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning). (photo by Patty Hsieh) We conquered (the NFL … [Read more...] about Super Pooped.
The Family Six
Soaking It All In.
A few of my favorite photos from our Super week so far . . . The Family Six with Sports Illustrated's Peter King Grooooonk. Sorry, no scoop on the ankle. Wes Welker wearing an actual patriot hat. Eli Manning, answering the 1,367th question … [Read more...] about Soaking It All In.
Super Excited
It's here . . . it's finally here! My hometown is host to the Super Bowl this year and man, oh man, are we ever ready. The city is ready. It's ready to shake this notion that because we're smaller and not as showy as Miami or New Orleans, we're not worthy. It's ready to … [Read more...] about Super Excited
The View From Here
For someone who ends most of her days with the words, "I think this is the first time I've actually sat down all day," finding myself in this position is nothing short of mind-boggling. I haven't worn real clothes since Monday. The forecast still calls for days of stretchy … [Read more...] about The View From Here
Pop Star and Pro Athlete. So Cliche, I Know.
The costume catalogs started coming in late August. Elena and Eli pored over them, the possibilities endless. In typical big sister fashion, Elena decided that they should dress in costumes that went together. The list of possibilities went like this: Mario & Luigi Angel … [Read more...] about Pop Star and Pro Athlete. So Cliche, I Know.