Northeast and American Southwest

December was a whirlwind of holidays and travel. I was in Boston for work, then we travelled to Connecticut to visit family. We were very lucky to enjoy a private tour of ESPN available to family and friends of ESPN employees.

We ran around on the set for SVP Show which is the same as College Countdown, NFL Countdown, NBA Countdown, and the ESPN in game updates set. (Click on any photo to see hi res version.)


Darryl on set

We saw Scott Van Pelt and crashed the set... 
 



Gina on set

 We met the people from SportsNation.

June, Darryl, Michelle Beadle (host), Gina and Brenda



June, Darryl, Marcellus Wiley (Guest Host), Gina and Brenda

And we hung out in the 2010 World Cup Soccer Room.

All chairs were "fitted" with national jerseys

The closest Gina has gotten to Tim Howard... so far...

Next, we were off to Tucson for some desert fun. We enjoyed the butterfly exhibit at the Tucson Botanical Garden.

And a few of the butterflies enjoyed us...

Jay

Gina

It was a gorgeous day, so we spent considerable time in the gardens.

Claudette, Jay and Darryl

Mini cactus

I swear this cactus is giving shakas