As the holiday season approached, football season kicked into high gear, which meant lots of traveling back and forth to Raleigh. We made our way up for the NC State vs. Miami game and it was our turn to cook, so we whipped up a bunch of delicious chicken and beef sliders and some yummy sides to go with them. We had some help from Julie and Scott as well and the food was delicious. We got back late to the hotel, and unfortunately, it reeked of cigarette smoke, but before we checked out, Brayden needed to take her first SAT practice test. Regardless, she still did awesome on the…