Our Date Night

Actually, it wasn't technically a "date night" but more of a "date day"....a couple of weeks ago, my wonderful husband took me to a Bengals game! We've had season tickets for several years now but for many reasons, I've not gone. The first year, I was very pregnant with Megan. Crowds? NO THANK YOU! The next year, I was still nursing. Todd started selling some of our tickets at that point because driving all the way to Cincinnati for every. single. home game was getting tiring. We have a busy life! And even though I'm a Bengals fan, I'm not the biggest fan in this house ;) I felt guilty going to a game knowing how so very much Brandon enjoyed them so I always gave my opportunities to him.

But this year....I went! Brandon already went to a game earlier in the season so I took the opportunity and went. And I'm so very happy I did!!! Here's my recap:

Tailgaters!

 The view from our seats:

 Happy and excited!

 Who-dey came out on a Humvee and there were lots of servicemen and women there that were being honored for Veterans Day.

 Fireworks when the players came out!

 Bengals versus Steelers...it was a sold out game:

 Number 1 fan...this guy cracked me up!

We had so much fun! Would have been better if they'd won, but it was so nice to be there and watch the game together :)

 Meanwhile, back at the ranch:

The kids stayed with Russ and Judy for the day and had a great time too! Thank you Russ and Judy!

Are You Ready for Some Football?!

It's that time of year around here when thoughts turn to football. We heart our Bengals and never miss a game! We even go to some games. But regardless of where we are watching the game, we are majorly cheering Bengal's fans :)

I wasn't always a fan. I enjoyed watching them in person, but not really too much on T.V. Until I met Todd that is ;) I resisted a bit at first, but resistance is futile! I soon found if you can't beat them, join them is my motto! Now I love it! I look forward to Sundays spent making chili and hanging out in the family room working on lesson plans while cheering our team :)

Here's a glimpse of what Bengal fever looks like around here:

Go Bengals!