Sunday, October 23, 2011

SMTTT

Yesterday, we ventured out to USM for our first game/tailgate experience. It was a bit different from tailgating in the Junction, but it was a great day and the Eagles got a big Homecoming win.We set up a HUMC tent and had a great turn out of students and adults. Ella Kate was super excited to have her buddy Patrick at the tent. They WILL be married one day!
EK's favorite babysitter Rachel was at the tent too. EK LOVED all the attention from the big kids!!

We went to the Eagle Walk. I really liked how they do things. Everyone lines up like at the Dawg Walk, but before the team walks through, motorcycle police officers, the Dixie Darlings, band, and cheerleaders come through on their way to the field. It was a super fun way to do things.
Ella Kate really enjoyed the pregame activities. We were super close to the field and the stadium has a really intimate feel. EK cheered and waved at the players and cheerleaders and just had a grand ole time. She LOVED the fact that the cheerleaders flags said "EAGLES." She kept saying "I see my letter!!!! There are 2 of my letters!!!"
Ek caught a ride back to the car on daddy. It was a great night in Hattiesburg for the Nelson family!

Thursday, October 20, 2011

Starkville Fun

I look so forward to our Saturdays in Starkville and I believe I have successfully passed on my love for all things Bulldogs to my child. Ella Kate asks EVERY SINGLE DAY if she can go to the football game and to "Missy State." It is pretty sweet, but she just can't seem to understand that we only get to do it every few weeks. We met G and Kay Kay downtown for the South Carolina game so Ella Kate could ride on to campus on the bus. She loves transportation vehicles, so we knew this would be a hit. We were right, she LOVED getting to see everything and entertained all the other passengers.
My sweet girl was cracking me up with her cowbell. If she saw that the people around us were screaming, cheering, or ringing, she would grab her bell and ring it like a crazy woman! I was a little nervous that she would be ringing it and accidentally let go and knock out the people in front of us...luckily, we made it through the game without that happening!
On our way out of town, we ran by the park so we could see Haley quickly. It was a beautiful day and EK and Haley seemed to enjoy playing on the equipment for a few minutes.

We are already excited for our next trip to Sville and our fingers are crossed that we will actually be able to win a game...maybe!

Playing Dress Up

(yes, I know it has been forever since my last post. I will try and do better. I am trying to post from my phone so maybe it will work. Please excuse the poor quality of the iPhone pictures!)