The Gator Family - photo of the day

On our way to one of the Gator Volleyball games at the O'Connell Center a couple of weeks ago.

A moment of spaz...

I know it must seem like we only take photos and shoot videos at Gator Volleyball games, but we just happen to catch these great Reese-moments when she is surrounded by the excitement, energy and fanfare that comes with an arena filled with orange and blue clad Gators.

Of those orange and blue clad Gators is Reese's absolute favorite attendee of said Volleyball games...Alberta. NOTE: for those of you not in the know...Alberta is the female mascot of the University of Florida.

Reese can spot Alberta from across the arena, and when she does...she let's everyone around know it. The video below does a good job of illustrating Reese's reaction to seeing Alberta.



Although her excitement for seeing Alberta is palpable, her willingness to actually go down and have a face-to-face is much, much less enthusiastic. As we approach the lovable overstuffed alligator, Reese's eyes are solidly fixed on our big green target. Her focus is undeniable, but the closer we get, the more timid our little Gator fan becomes. By the time we are at an arm's distance, Reese usually has put the death grip around Mommy's neck and has her head buried in her clavicle as if to protect herself from certain abduction.

With much coaxing, Reese'll momentarily lift her head but she's careful to not take her skeptical eyes off of the shifty Alberta. Our first trip to Disney ought to be fun!