Leapin' Lukie!

Luke stretches out for a pass while playing on the trampoline, Monday, Nov. 9, 2009, in Frankfort, Ky.

Hikers

Tyler, left, and Alex, walk across a log while hiking during our recent trip to the gorge.

Hot Tub Hoolgians

Even through it was freezing cold out, the boys, Alex, Luke, Tyler, and Brady, still had to get in the hot tub outside the cabin even though the water didn't get above 89 degrees. Goofballs.

Campfire

Luke, Brady, and Tyler, sitting around the campfire outside the cabin at dusk.

Brotherly Love

Tyler, being nice to Brady, sits down and plays Uno with him in the cabin we stayed at in the gorge.

The Gang

The boys on the rocks at Natural Bridge, Luke, Alex, Tyler, and Brady.

LIl Explorer

Luke, ever the little explorer, climbing on the rocks at Natural Bridge.

Back to nature

In between covering post season baseball, I was able to squeeze in a nice relaxing few days with the boys in beautiful Red River Gorge in Eastern Kentucky. No sirens, gunshots, or circling police helicopters, a welcome relief.
While it rained quite a bit, we were still able to do some hiking, explored a cave, saw a host of turkeys, and played a bunch of Uno.
Big fun.
Above, Brady, Alex, and Luke explore the trail at Natural Bridge.

Trampoline Tyrants

The Crazy Carr Boys on their trampoline Sunday, Sept. 6, 2009, in Frankfort, Ky. From left, Tyler, Alex, Brady, and Luke.

"Flipping Trampoline"

Tyler does a flip on the boys' trampoline Sunday evening, Sept. 6, 2009, in Frankfort, Ky. Amazingly no one got hurt, this time.

Nice game "bro"

Tyler, left, congratulates his brother Alex, right, after his team the Raiders defeated the Cowboys 20-6 Sunday, Sept. 6, 2009, in Frankfort, Ky.

Touchdown, New York style

Alex, aka "New York" runs for one of his two touchdowns during the Raiders 20-6 win over the Cowboys Sunday, Sept. 6, 2009, in Frankfort, Ky. Alex rushed for 134 yards on the day.

Rained out

Brady poses with his helmet after his pee-wee game was called due to lightning Sunday, Sept. 6, 2009, in Frankfort, Ky.

Practice, practice, practice

Brady during practice Friday Sept. 4, 2009, in Frankfort, Ky.

Flippin Lukie

Luke flips over the blocking dummies while goofing off during Alex and Brady's practice Friday, Sept. 4, 2009, in Frankfort, Ky.

The Man in Black

Luke, as usual, dressed in his Raider black before Alex's game.

Warming up

Tyler throws a pass while warming up before the start of the Panthers 34-16 win over Carroll County Thursday Sept. 3, 2009, in Frankfort, Ky.

Scootin' Lukie

Luke cruises up Shelby Street on his scooter Friday Sept. 4, in Frankfort, Ky.

Luke the photographer?

After watching two practices and three games in two days, I finally let Luke take a few photos at Alex's game. Holding up a 400mm lens ain't easy, but ol' Lukie did quite well. Keep in mind I was only a foot away.

TD Tyler

Tyler reacts after throwing a touchdown pass during Frankfort Middle School's seventh grade 40-0 win over Bondurant Friday in Frankfort.

Lining Up

Tyler lines up at defensive end during the Frankfort Middle School's seventh grade game against Bondurant Friday in Frankfort. The Panthers won 40-0.

Play Calling

Tyler confers with coach Cedric on a play during the Frankfort Middle School's seventh grade game against Bondurant Friday in Frankfort. The Panthers won 40-0.

QB sweep

Tyler carries the ball on a quarterback sweep during the Frankfort Middle School's seventh grade game against Bondurant Friday in Frankfort. Tyler threw one touchdown pass as the Panthers won 40-0.

Stopped

Alex tackles a Lexington Tide player during the Raiders loss Saturday in Versailles.

Timeout

Alex stands in the huddle with his Raiders teammates during a timeout in their game against the Lexington Tide Saturday in Versailles.

Touchdown Alex

Alex heads to the end zone for a touchdown on a quarterback sweep during the Raiders loss to the Lexington Tide Saturday in Versailles.

Interception

Alex picks off a pass during the Raiders loss to the Tide Saturday in Versailles. The interception set up the team's only touchdown of the game, a quarterback sweep by Alex, see above. Nice job A-Rod.

On the run

Brady runs drills with the jv and varsity during the Raiders practice on Friday.

Drills

Brady (23) runs drills with the Raiders jv and varsity teams during practice Friday in Frankfort.

"Texas Brady"

Brady, aka, "Texas" his nickname on the Raiders pee-wee team, adjusts his mouthpiece during drills as they practiced Friday in Frankfort. Brady, Alex, and Tyler are all playing football this fall. Three quarterbacks, go figure. Sure was a fun visit and weekend packed with a lot of football.

A Kentucky tradition

Luke and Tyler toast one of Kentucky's finest beverages, Ale 8, after playing football on the lawn of the Old Capitol.

Super Brady!

Alex and Tyler, in a rare moment of being nice to Brady, swing him in the air after we played football at the Old Capitol.

Shoulder Ride

Luke gets a shoulder ride from big brother Tyler while walking on the St. Clair Mall in Frankfort after an afternoon of throwing the football.