Go Blue!

When Mom and Dad asked if they could take the boys to their first UM football game, Brian and I agreed and were jumping for joy at lamenting the idea of a day home alone.  They chose the game against Air Force (best flyover prospects) and began planning for a day of Grammie & Grandpa fun.

But when presented with the opportunity of unused corporate suite tickets, we couldn't pass that up and decided to join the family fun!  Did we feel guilty sitting in the air conditioning with real, private bathrooms close by...not so much.

We met up early Saturday morning, all decked out in our maize and blue, and headed over to the golf course to secure our tailgating real estate.  Even at just after 11, the crowd had begun to gather.  We started out with fresh cider and donuts from Parmenter's, a family favorite.

The boys had a blast racing around the golf course while Grandpa cooked hamburgers.  They played some football, explored, and practiced a few tumbling moves.

After stuffing ourselves on burgers, fruit, chips, and cookies, we cleaned up, packed up, and headed over to the stadium.  The nice thing about the golf course is that it's not a very long walk.

Boys' first UM game!

Once inside the stadium, we split up to head to our seats.  When the boys first learned of the game, Jared quickly claimed Grammie as his seat-mate.  Since he got to choose first grandparent, Owen got to choose his seats...he and Grandpa had phenomenal seats right down close to the field.

Nice photo, Grandpa!!!

Both boys were amazingly engaged in the festivities - Jared loved the cheering, chanting, and antics of the student section.  Owen was enthralled with the football itself, following every play and pointing out what he saw to Grandpa.  Brian and I enjoyed our seats...and the associated perks like snacks, cold drinks, SEAT BACKS, and a nice, uncrowded bathroom!

A beautiful football Saturday at The Big House

We had two Fourth Quarter Passes that allowed Jared and Grammie to come up to the suite after the end of the third quarter.  We enjoyed an exciting fourth quarter - the game was so close!

Mommie and Me!

To avoid the crush of post-game traffic, Grandpa brought out the grill again after the game and we all had a hot dog, more chips, more cookies.  And we were treated to a GORGEOUS sunset over the golf course.

Everyone had a great time - the boys LOVED their first game, Owen repeatedly referred to it as "the best day of my life".