Oh my goodness, such a fun family day! As part of their Christmas present, Tim and I took the boys to their VERY FIRST NC State football game. We originally thought about a basketball game but since they are gung-ho football players, we thought this would be more fun. And then we were able to get Education tickets at a good price that gave some money back to Eli's school so it was perfect. To top it all off, our friends Mark & Brandy (Matthew & Jack's parents) gave us their parking pass so we were hooked up with an awesome tailgating spot around nice people.
The boys were super jazzed for the game. With it being kinda chilly, Tim ran to Target last night and got some long underwear for the boys. We layered up and stopped by Chick-fil-a on the way to the stadium. I have not been to an NC State game in a LONG time (pre-kiddos) and when we went, we were spoiled with Dail Club seats and preferred parking so we weren't really sure what we were doing. Not realizing that all parking near Carter Finley was permit sent me on a frenzied search for a parking pass for the game last week. Thankfully, Mark & Brandy graciously gave us their parking pass so we were hooked up. We found our space and the boys jumped out to start tailgating and throwing the football. I think boys are made for tailgating....they know how to play and have fun at any sporting event. I guess they just perfect it as they get older!
After some play time and an early lunch, we headed to Carter Finley Stadium to watch our Pack play Maryland. Eli loved everything from the word go. Thankfully, it wasn't too crowded near our seats so the boys could have a little freedom and wiggle room. Cole didn't need that wiggle room the 1st quarter as he napped on Daddy's lap. I have no idea how he slept hunched over in a ball but he must have been quit comfy. Eli yelled at the game just like a super fan and he amazed me at his grasp of the game....already, at 6 years old!! Unfortunately the game did not go our way and Maryland walloped up on us, final score 41-21. We decided to leave early and Eli sure was not happy about that. He didn't care about the score, he only cared that he was watching football.
The game was so much fun for all of us. Tim & I talked about it and we can definitely see season tickets in our future one day. We never would have thought about that on our own but with football loving boys, it seems inevitable! We're already looking forward to taking them to their first Carolina Panther's game too - that one is slightly more expensive so we'll wait a little longer for that!
A little pre-football football action
The boys had a blast chasing each other around - Carter Finley in the background!!
Football brothers
Our picnic
Mommy's Wolfpack boys
Daddy + Mommy, photo courtesy of Cole!
Down.....set.....
Time to go in Carter Finley!!
Love this picture!
And this one!! Wolfies up!
So we weren't exactly in the "front row" but we had great seats in the end zone near the jumbotron. And thankfully we were in the sun because it would have been chilly in the shade. There were folks actually trying to get folks to move down into the lower seats (in the shade) but no takers!
Bring on the band
Fly By
NCS
"State" - it amazes me how bands do these types of things on the field and in performances.
Here comes our PACK!
Let's go Wolfpack!
Eli loved every single second of the game and he was cheering like a true fan. =)
Cole however, slept through the 1st quarter
Photo Bomb - Eli's face cracks me up in this picture
Love Love Love - raising him right. =)
#1 Wolfpack
Cole rallied when Eli & I got back with M&Ms.
My sweet little Wolfpacker - Love!
Score! W-O-L-F-P-A-C-K
Wolfpack Family - if I hadn't already ordered Christmas cards, this TOTALLY would have been our picture this year. Love it!
A little football action
Eli watched the entire game with serious fan dedication. He was completely bent out of shape when we left with 4 minutes to go - "But they're still playing football".
