Go Cougars!

The kids were more than excited to attend a BYU Cougars football game (minus Karina, who stayed with her cousins to play).  As we walked across campus toward the stadium, they were amazed at the flood of people heading toward the game.  Dallin said, "Mom, it's like everyone here is going to watch the football game!"  Yes, Dal.  They are.

One of the reasons we made the trip to Utah was to watch this football game.  The Cougars played against the Oregon State Beavers and my brother and sister-in-law, who are huge Beaver fans, made their way down to the game as well.  My Uncle Bob and Aunt Judy were there as well, cheering on the Cougars.  It was a fun reunion!

The game was actually pretty evenly matched and well played.... until the last ten minutes.  The Cougars fell apart and made some big mistakes, allowing the Beavers to take over and win.  As the game drew to a close and the boys realized their beloved Cougars were going to lose, their demeanor changed and a few tears fell.  It was a hard blow to their little egos.

Grant pushing the camera away as he scowled at the Cougar's loss

I loved every minute of it, however.  It brought back many memories of attending BYU football games when we were going to school.  It's the only football stadium where you'll see plenty of baby carriers and toddlers in the stands and no beer.  I love seeing the huge BYU flags waved around the field, watching the ROTC guys do pushups after every touchdown, doing the wave, listening to the marching band, and singing our fight song.  I'm true blue!