For Buffett, the day starts early (think Auburn football) with a full day of tailgating in the parking lot! Far as you can see there are tents, chairs, coolers, food, music....as well as coconut bras, grass skirts, pink flamingos, tiki hut golf carts, and we even spotted a few men on stilts....
Hanging out at the tailgate, we did a LOT of people watching! So happy when our friend Jenn Brannin showed up with her bun-in-the-oven. This is officially Baby William's first Buffett concert (in utero). Last year Ashley was 8 months pregnant with Hobbs! Must be in the Margaritas here!
Once inside the ampitheater, we threw down our blankies on the very front of the lawn, and the boys wasted NO time getting down! Well, Capp at least. I think Brad isn't really claiming him as his buddy at this moment....
Brandi and I, well all of us really, pretty much snuggled, or danced, all night to stay warm! Jimmy, I thought you were bring the heat with you!?!?!
Jimmy was awesome, as always, and even surprised us with a guest appearance by the Zac Brown Band! They played for over an hour together, each other's songs (remember the CMT special in Feb?) and it was amazing! No one had any idea he would be there, so two concerts in one was such a treat! Jimmy, we'll be back next year, because yes, we are groupies for sure. And everyone is invited!! And if anyone is still unclear.....I LIKE MINE WITH LETTUCE AND TOMATOES, HEINZ 57 AND FRENCH FRY POTATOES, A BIG KOSHER PICKLE AND A COLD DRAFT BEER, WELL GOOD GOD A'MIGHTY WHICH WAY DO I STEER?!?!!!
After parking, we hopped in Dad's truck and got the royal insider's tour, ending at the garages, for a tour with our very own pit passes. Now, I certainly won't claim to know much, if anything, about NASCAR, other than what my buddy Chippy tells me, but I must admit it was way cool seeing and touching these cars up close! Who knew a Ford Taurus could look like that?!!?
Dad and I grabbed the Aaron's team for a picture, they're the big dog sponsors this year. Their name was plastered EVERYWHERE. They were really nice, and their car is pretty. I'm sure that gets them far. :) I am obviously still clueless, but was having a blast meeting these people. I was wishing everyone luck, left and right, and looking everywhere for Ricky Bobby.
After our garage tour, Dad flashed his fancy badge and we snuck out to PIT ROAD! And we were the ONLY people out there, like ...seriously. I was feeling pretty special at this point (and ignorant). This is where the cars line up after inspection, so we got to see everyone getting seriously ready to throw some tires on, change some oil, and fill up a tank in like 24 seconds. See all the jealous people...hehe....
Jeff in front of his boy Gordon's car. He's thinking he's pretty special at this point. Sometimes he is.
Our front row seats for the race across from pit road. (or is it row?) Anyway, this was where the action is, people. Three phases here once the race begins.... #1....THE NOISE...Lord help me. People are still repeating themselves today because I haven't recovered. #2...THE WIND...
all those cars at the same time, you are trapped in a major wind tunnel! It's wild! And #3...THE TRASH!! When the noise and the wind has passed, I was showered with tiny little pellets of burnt rubber! Needless to say, I got the full NASCAR experience!
One happy birthday girl after making her wish and blowing out her candles!
To the finest, most kind and gentle, just plain sweet, honest, caring, loving, giving man I know....Happy Birthday Daddy!!!!
I try every day to be more like this guy, and fall terribly short. He is my hero. He is my strength. He (sorry guys) is the person all men will forever be compared to. I dare say I could be categorized as a "daddy's girl"...... So be it. If you know him, you get it. He's pretty fantastic. I couldn't be more proud of him. And when I grow up, I want to be just like him. And Lil' Debbie of course.
We went to this restaurant, oh my, I wish you could have been there, called Food Glorious Food, smack in the middle of the day....for dessert. Cause that's how I roll. 
And we got this. The richest piece of cheesecake ever. EVA.
On Easter Sunday, we went to the church Jessie attends and has been working in the nursery in in Tally, Killearn Methodist, and it was a wonderful and moving Easter service! What a beautiful day to celebrate the fact that HE LIVES!
After church we went to a precious cafe for brunch called Another Broken Egg Cafe....if you're ever in Tallahassee you must try it! We waited a while, but my shrimp omelet was definitely worth it, and so was my company!
On the backside, you see the Christmas poinsettia bloom, to remind us of Jesus' birth!
Next we broke the beautiful sand dollar in half.....
And released five white doves, waiting to spread good will and peace! Who know this little sand dollar could contain such a powerful message of God's only son, his birth and death, and Resurrection!
