So Close!

Watching Baby Einstein

This weekend we went to Fayetteville for the big game with Bama. We broke out the DVD player for the first time this trip for our sick baby. She LOVED watching it in the car! We hardly ever watch TV during the day at home, so this was a treat. She was such a good girl even though I know she didn't feel well. None of us felt well, actually. If it had been any other game I have no doubt we all would have stayed home...but how often do you get a chance to take on the #1 team in the country on your home field? Saturday morning we got up, got ready and hit the tailgates. We saw our friends, the Wrights, and tailgated until game time with Mike, Julie, and the rest of the Marvins. I ran into so many people I knew...even an old friend from Maud was there! The Hill was rockin! There was so much excitement in the air. I can't tell you how amazing it was to even feel like we had a chance in this game. By the time we got in the stadium it was crazy! The Good Year blimp was there. Parachuters carried in the US, Arkansas, and POW flags. Jerry Jones, Bill Clinton, and Kris Allen were there. It was rumored that JT, Lebron James, and Kobe Bryant were in Jerry's box. I mean this was a HUGE game for us. And it did not disappoint. We led the entire game, and almost, almost, almost won! Alabama came back in the 4th quarter and beat us by only 4 points. Ouch! It was a hard game to lose after coming so close, but I was so proud to be a Razorback at the end of the day. Our boys played their heart out, and the fans were great! Even though Ryan Mallett threw 3 interceptions and had his chance to claim a serious run in the Heisman race with a win, I don't think any less of him as a quarterback. Great defenses like Alabama can cause you to trip up no matter how good you are. We were exhausted after the game...we were there for a very intense 8 hours. So after the game we had a brief visit with Granny and Grandpa and took Guido's out to Joe and Rita's. Mary Ella had a good time spending the day with Gigi even though she didn't feel the best. She entertained Oma and Opa and learned 2 new tricks: jumping and saying "Gigi!"

I think she looks so big in this picture! Her legs are getting longer I think.

Family shot before the big game

I am so blessed!

Sunday we went to church, had lunch with the family, and spent the day with Papa on his birthday! It was a fun weekend even though we didn't come away with the win. Every Saturday is a new day in the SEC. We're still excited about our Hogs!