Go Big Re-ed!

Back in September, Analise had a dream come true. She has known for a few years that when she was eight, she would be able to go to her first Husker football game. Since February, we have heard her talk about it. A lot. What made it more exciting was knowing that her cousin, Aaron, would be going this year, too.

Grandma brought  it up late summer, and the hunt for tickets began. It was going to be difficult finding six seats together. But God is good, and we found some.

The Saturday finally arrived. And what a crew we were. Brandon decided he needed to stay home with the girls, and he was so encouraging about letting me go. Sarah went in his place. Grandma was going to go but came down with a UTI the night before. Kaleb went instead. So, we had two 8 year olds, a 10 year old, a grandpa and two moms. Most importantly, we had a great time!

Look at all the red all "red"y for the game!

Grandpa brought along a red hat for Analise to wear. 

 

The kids with Lil' Red at our parking lot

 

We got there in plenty of time to take some pictures outside the stadium.

Eating lunch in our seats.We were way up high, but they were still good seats. We sat three in one row and three directly behind, so that made it fun.

 

Eating her lunch and holding on to her balloon.

 

Analise loved the fact that when Memorial Stadium is full, it's the third largest city in NE.

 

A panoramic shot

The first time NE scores, everyone lets go of their balloons. We didn't have to wait long this year.

 

 

One of the kids' favorite players - Rex Burkhead

 

And a Kearney kid. We love watching him kick!

 

We figured we would win against Idaho State, but we had no idea it would be a blow out.

We had so much fun.

I love how some of the players pray after every game.

So thankful to have this mother, daughter time.

 

Some things I want to remember:

1. Doing the wave. Oh my goodness - I've never had so much fun or laughed so hard doing the wave. We did it the normal way, then super fast and then super slow. Hilarious.

2. Getting thirsty way up in the stands has its challenges. The water boys seem to run out of water right before our row. After several attempts we got some. At the same moment we got our water, an injured player walked off the field. Naturally, everyone clapped. One of my nephews asked, "Are they clapping because we got our water?"

3. Before the game the cheerleaders ran onto the field. Analise said, "Wow. I  have never seen a cheerleader run before." Cracked me up.

4. Enjoying the girl talk time with Sarah on the drive.

5. Watching Grandpa treasure this time with three of his grand kids. And enjoying time with his daughter in laws, too, where most dads may prefer having their sons go.

6. A loving, sacrificial husband letting me go. He enjoys games, too, but he knows I get almost giddy about going. And as much as he wanted to be there for Analise's first experience, he chose to stay home with the other two so I could go.

7. The weather was perfect. God really smiled upon on family today. Thank you Grandma and Grandpa for making it a SUPER day!

 

Oh and dear, feel free to get season tickets whenever you want. :)