Bucs Game

Last Sunday, Jeff and I went to the Tampa Bay Bucs Game.  We received two free tickets thru the IAVA (Iraq & Afghanistan Veterans of America) site.  Not only did we get free tickets, we also got seating on the Miller Lite Party deck, 3 free beers each (which Jeff had such a hard time taking mine, yeah right) and vouchers for free food.  Overall, it was a great day.  How many people can say they went to a professional football game for the price of a tank of gas and $40????  Not many!  We had a great day and the Bucs won!  Here are some pics!

Raymond James Stadium, home of the Bucs

Jeff getting ready for the game

The Bucs Pirate Ship

Here comes the team!

The Fly Over courtesy of Selfridge Air force Base

God Bless America!!!

The Porcaros at their first professional football game!

Our House Is Growing By Two Feet!!!!!!

It is with great excitement that Jeff and I share our wonderful news of a new addition on the way!  Jeff and I found out that we were expecting in mid September and had to keep it secret from our family until we went to the doctor to confirm.  Baby Porcaro is due May 18th and we couldn't be happier!  The blog will be the way that we update everyone on any news and to post new pics of myself and the baby once it is born.  We will be finding out the sex and may know it as early as Monday!  If we aren't able to find out then, it will be the week of Christmas!  What a gift!  Here are a few pics so far!

Baby Porcaro's first picture!  10 week ultrasound

Baby bump Pic #1- 13 1/2 weeks

Summer 2010

There wasn't too much that went on during the summer for Jeff and I.  We spent a lot of time working around the house and working on the outside as well.  In April, we had our housewarming party so we were able to show off the beautiful tile work that was done while we were in Michigan and Tennessee by our dear friend Tim.  Some of Jeff's friends from high school, Scott and Nicci Shippe, were in town and came to the party as well.  It was a great time had by all.  Other than all the house work, Jeff and I tried to enjoy the summer at the beach, boating, spending time with our family and friends.  Here are some highlights!

Our beautiful entry way courtesy of Tim Oeinck

Our new tile!

This is Jeff's beer a day while he was deployed.  Deborah and Terry delivered right before our housewarming party!

He looks sooooo happy!

Ready for a good day!

Housewarming, April 2010

We had quite a crowd!

Nothing like horse racing to get the party going!!!

All of Jeff's hard work...new edging and all the rocks moved.

Jeff & I got to meet our new cousin, Madison!  Stacy, Dan & Madison came to visit in Longboat Key and we went to spend the afternoon with them.

That's Jeff & I with Jeremy Renner, the Oscar Nominated Actor from "The Hurt Locker"

Uncle Steve, Aunt Lisa, Dora and Smitty...celebrating their 30 years as friends and married couples

Daytona Beach with the Murphys...Murphy, Micheal, Jeff and Keith

Krissi & I...man, I miss this girl!

Keith with his ladies...me, Laura (and baby Madison) and Krissi

Gatlinburg Pics...FINALLY!!!!!

Our cabin in Gatlinburg

 Sorry it has taken so long to get these pics up.  Here are some pics from our week in Gatlinburg.  We had a great time in TN and would love to go back again, especially in the Fall when the leaves are changing.  We arrived at our cabin that was nestled in the woods between Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge.  Jeff and I spent a lot of time relaxing and going out into town.  It was just what we needed to unwind after our week in Michigan and to recharge before going home to Florida.  Here are some pics!

We woke up to snow one day!  Even though it was gone by the afternoon, it was still so pretty to see again!

Jeff and I in Great Smokey Mountain National Park.  There was still a lot of snow on the ground and it was so cool to feel the air change from warm to chilly as we drove thru!

The Smokey Mountains

Trip to Michigan

Jeff and I were able to make our first trip back to Michigan together in two years after he got home. It was nice to be able to see family and friends and get to have many different get togethers that involved a lot of people at once. While in Michigan, we stayed with Jeff's great grandpa Earl. It was nice to see him and spend some time with him everyday as we shared breakfast with him. We got to spend time with each set of our parents, as they all planned get togethers with family. Dad & Sandy had our first night in town and there was lots of food, fun and drinks to go around! Mom/Sue had our second day. She held a wonderful open house that was laid back and nice to catch up with family and friends. Dad & Barb took Jeff and I out to dinner and we got some extra time with them at their house after during which Dad shared some of my grandfather's war pics with us as well as his medals and ribbons from WWII. Mom/Michelle set up an open house that Dave & MeLynda (Jeff's brother and sister in law) hosted for us at their home. Dave did a GREAT job with the food...all hand made for Jeff. We even had a little down time to relax and hit some of our favorite stores that we don't have here in Florida. Overall, our trip was a lot of fun and it was so nice to see everyone. Here are some pics from our many outings.

Me and my godsons...Jake and Eric

Jeff & I out on St Patty's Day

Dinner with Momma Sue, Dad & Sandy at Marvaso's

Sandy sure is sneaky...this is what you get when you know the owners!

Jeff and his dad folding the flag that flew the whole time Jeff was deployed

The guys getting the flag down

Get together at Dave & MeLynda's...even Jeff's 5th grade teacher came!

Dave, Uncle Charlie and Jeff

Get together at Momma Sue's...Jeff and I with Eric and Jake

All of us kids...Jim, Steve, Jenny, Jeff & I

Mom and her kids

Even some of my friends showed up at Mom's...Mon, Me, Rachel, Hay, Richie and Chris

Jeff cut down all the yellow ribbons at Sue's house

Get Together at Dad & Sandy's...Dave showed up after work...he couldn't wait to see his brother!

Beer pong...it was a LATE night!

Dad, Jeff and Uncle Bruce

Sandy & I

Jeff, Great Grandpa Earl and Dad

Earl promised Jeff that they would share a beer when he came home...here they are

Welcome Home party at Danny's

On Saturday March 6th, Danny's Deep Creek Pub hosted Jeff's Welcome Home party. The owners, Danny and Debbie, have been great supporters of Jeff and I during the deployment and were more than happy to host the event for us. So our Florida "family" and friends came to see Jeff and welcome him home. We even had some family from Michigan down for the celebration. Jeff's dad, David, flew in that week to spend some time with his son and help with some things around the house and Jeff's aunt and uncle, Rene and Gray, just happened to be in town so they came too. Here are some pics from the night.

Party for my hero

This is some of our Florida Family...we met everyone at this table at Danny's and they have all become our extended family. Big thanks to Mel & Bob, Joe & Penny, Terry & Deborah, Pam & Pete and Brian & Melissa for being such great friends to us. We love you guys!

Topp & Jeff

These two ladies have kept me sane this last year...not only are they my coworkers, but they are some of my best friends here. Thank you Barb & Crissy for being my BRA!

Renate and her husband Carl came out too. Renate has been such a huge support system as well and ALWAYS found me at work when Jeff called!

Everyone raising their glasses to Jeff during "God Bless the USA"...not a dry eye in the place after that!

The wonderful cake courtesy of Danny & Debbie and Deborah & Terry

Uncle Gray and Aunt Rene were in Clearwater and wanted to come and celebrate with us. It was so great having some more family there with us!

Uncle Steve, Jeff & Aunt Lisa

Jeff & his dad

Jeff and his cousin Kelly...we have a pic of them when they were little just like this...minus the beers of course!

Shots for Jeff

Jeff & I with Danny

Danny & Jeff