ARMY football games

As a family we have enjoyed almost all of the home Army football games. The pre-game festivities are something the boys would look forward to every time we would get ready to go. We were given loads of free stuff like Frisbees, footballs, key chains, candy, and seat cushions. The team didn't do so well this season, but we had a great time experiencing the events together 

 

The first home game was under the lights. Before the game the west point parachute team dropped out of a helicopter and landed midfield to deliver the game ball. It was so exciting to watch the entire descent and their landing. I really was glad that they didn't mess up on that one. The mules were right to the left of us in the picture and every time the team would score they would run around on the field, sometimes the animals ran into each other as they trotted/galloped around. Plus the cadets would run out of the stands and do their traditional pushups  on the sidelines. I love how they are all wearing the white tops and their military hats. They spin them during kick-off and it really does look neat from the other side.

Nothing like getting some army face paint before the game. Cael looks like he is ready for a special forces mission.

Meeting Miss USA was a treat. She seemed super excited to meet us, especially since all the other people in line in front of us were "excited" pre-pubescent junior high boys. Cael wanted to ask her what state she was from but when we got right up to her and we asked if he had a question he said "no". I later asked him what happened and he said he got nervous. We have an autograph picture but it is a little to fancy, I'm embarrassed to show it. She is a very pretty lady!

"Cael why are you so mad? What did I do? Stop looking at me like that!" Gotta love that crazy face paint.

The game before Veterans day had a special program complete with the field-size flag and "I'm proud to be an American" and "God Bless America". Of course I get teary-eyed and loved the tribute to all those who have and do serve in the military.

Holding a baby in style- Brielle fell asleep during this chilly cold game- I didn't notice this but look at the screen in the background. One of the cute baby pictures of a Senior and Ben-- they match!

Our last game was a disappointing one. The team was ahead until the last quarter when the opponents stomped two touchdowns, and recovered a fumble...  we had a chance and then lost it. It was terrible to watch.