Go Hawks!!

Each year, my friends from college and I TRY to get together in the summer. Well, the summer came and gone without us getting together. It just seems that the summers are getting shorter and shorter each year. Anyway, we decided to all hook up at the first Iowa game. It was perfect with the holiday weekend in there too. Adina & Paul live in IC so we all meet there before heading to the game. The traffic wasn't too bad driving to the stadium, just a lot of Hawk fans walking. There were Hawkeye fans of all ages...infants to elderly couples. Phil receives the good samaritan award. As we were driving, we stopped to wait for an elderly dedicated Hawkey couple to cross the street. They were all decked out in Hawkeye Gold. They had to be in their late 70's. Adina noticed something drop from their pocket. She said we had to get it and give to them, it could be something very important. Phil was closest to the door and bolted to pick up the envelope and ran to the couple. Phil stopped them and said they had dropped this. Sure enough, it was their tickets to the game. The old man thanked Phil forever shaking his hand and asked his name. In the meantime, we continue to drive real slow to wait for him but by the time the name let Phil go, we were down the street with the van door still ajar, yelling "Phil!!!!!!" Now, we were all pumped for the game.

After the game, we all headed back to Adina's and Paul's for a cookout. It was great to relax with our friends. Since we only get together once a year, we had a ton to catch up on. We shared lots of fun memories, and of course talk about our kids. It was strange not having our 4 running around to look after but a much enjoyed break. Next time, we'll all bring our children to our get together.

Tailgating behind Kinnick Stadium.

Phil, Jason, & Paul

Kristi, Colette, myself, & Adina

The Best Roomies Ever!!

Colette and I decided not get tickets but instead head to a local pizza restaurant to watch the game for old time sake. It was definitely cooler watching the game inside than in the hot sun.


Thanks Grandma for watching the kids for us!!!