We had the opportunity (thanks to our wonderful neighbors who gave us amazing tickets!) to see a Purdue basketball game. Nathan and I were a little hesitant when Doug called and offered us the tickets. - Everest and my dad went to a football game this fall...Everest lasted 10 minutes and then wanted to come home.- We thought it would be fun to go, but the game started at 6:30 (getting dangerously close to meltdown time at our house). We were also concerned that Doug and Lisa gave us 4 tickets (Leaf needs a ticket, even though he is a baby..go figure), and there was a good chance we might only use them for a few minutes before whisking our children away before full meltdown begins.
To our surprise and delight, both kids LOVED the game. In fact, we stayed the entire time! We left after 9pm and had to walk to the car, which Everest did with very little complaining about! We had amazing seats (first row behind the bench). Doug and Lisa were across the court and kept waving to Everest
Everest liked the game, and watching the ball go into the basket, but he was mesmerized by Purdue Pete, the band and cheerleaders. (You can see Pete by the scoreboard) After the game, Pete came over and took Everest's apple and pretended to eat it. He loved that.
Leaf loved the giant tv above us. He was so animated and talking as loud as he could to anyone who would listen. He also loved the band, noise, and all the action.
What a great night. Thanks again Doug and Lisa! We had so much fun, we are getting tickets to another game for Everest's birthday. They play on his birthday...we have to go! This time we are ready with all our Purdue gear and cheer-leading paraphernalia (thanks to Bonnie -for all the Purdue clothing, - daddy and Everest-for making an awesome megaphone! Boiler UP!).
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