Temperatures are finally starting to dip into the 70's here in North Carolina and fall -- my absolutely favorite season -- is in the air. Things I love about fall? Putting my favorite sweatshirts back into rotation. Adding an extra quilt to our bed. Peppermint mochas and pumpkin scones at Starbucks. The extra nip in the morning air.
And football.
And football.
I was thrilled when a co-worker offered up his tickets to the UNC (my alma mater) vs. Clemson football game this past Saturday. It was my first game since graduating and the first major sporting event for the kids. The weather was perfect and the seats were awesome, as you can see by the picture above (taken from my seat).
The girls loved the cheerleaders, the dance team, and the marching band. My son loved the mascots, the popcorn, the cotton candy, and the hot dogs. I loved that we spent a beautiful day in Chapel Hill. Oh, and that the day ended with a Carolina victory (21-16).
How fun a day was that !~! I love NC, brother lives outside Asheville forever, some of the best of everything there. Tar Heels Rock!
ReplyDeleteOh, John. I like a whole lot about you and will really try to overcome this whole UNC thing you've got going on, here! :)
ReplyDeleteThe right color blue is Wildcat Blue!
We should wager a fat quarter on a basketball game or something!
I'm so glad you had a great time! I've just got to give you a big ROLL TIDE!!!!! (Even though South Carolina kind of kicked our rumps last week)...oopsie!
ReplyDeleteAdorable, thanks. You could just fill your blog with those smiling faces and I would be happy.
ReplyDeleteI'm all about some fall football and I must admit...though the blue thing isn't what I normally go for...sugar sugar sugar! Your kids are just precious!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great post-- your kids are so cute and I'm happy they got to spend a day watching the Heels win! I graduated from UNC almost 8 years ago and every fall I miss Chapel Hill more than I can say!
ReplyDeleteGo Heels, Go! I have to say I miss the crazy football fans, the traffic on campus when there's a home game, and the smell of Carolina Blue victory in the air!
ReplyDeleteYour children always seem to be happy! (yes I know that sometimes they probably are grumpy but they look so happy!)
ReplyDeleteCute photo of you and the kids. just wish your wife could of been in the picture too, but someone had to snap the shot.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a fun day was had by all John! Awesome pictures. I can't say I've ever been a real big sports fan, but I'm always rooting for TEAM QUILT DAD!
ReplyDeleteI see they all have Carolina blue eyes too! I love the cooler fall weather. Go Quilt Dad!
ReplyDeleteI love this post, John! Made me think of the last game I went to (Cal vs visiting Michigan State) a few years ago. We had sunny, warm, festive day with family too. A blissful day, looks like we both had the same! But we have a bonus of grabbing a slice of Blondie's pizza afterwards. Love seeing your kids happy faces... what a great day!
ReplyDeleteI've just found your blog today John and enjoyed your post with pictures of your children. My son is a high school football coach so this time of year is always a bit heightened for us - or not so heightened as the case may be. Love the blocks for you bee exchange - especially the one you made for Elizabeth. blessings, marlene
ReplyDeletei hope your seats weren't on the sunny side of the stadium! i roasted at the ecu game!
ReplyDeletesorry, if i would have looked at the picture carefully, i would have clearly seen the big shadow.
ReplyDeleteYour kids are so adorable!
ReplyDeleteYou children are just gorgeous!
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