As Linds mentioned below, here is the scoop on the K-State experience...
Last week we received a call from Uncle Jim and Aunt Marsha asking if we would like to use their two extra tickets to the K-State/Oklahoma State game on 10/7. We were excited about the prospect of a fun day out (and yes, Lindsey was excited about a KSU game), and made a few calls to arrange someone to watch the kids. Unfortunately, Kylee came down sick late in the week, so our plans had to change. While we were both disappointed that Lindsey would not be able to go (she was staying home with Kylee), that left an opportunity for Connor to come along instead.
He was a champ!
It was a long drive to Manhattan, but he sat quietly and patiently in his seat, coloring and snacking on raisins. When we got to the stadium, he stared around wide-eyed at all the "K-State flags" showing the powercat, and he was especially taken with the big purple "wildcat bus". We ate a quick BBQ lunch in the parking lot, then went into the stadium. After we found our seats, Connor perched and watched the pre-game activities with great excitement. He was elated to see Willie the Wildcat come out in pirate garb, and was fascinated by the band. As the game went on, he periodically asked to use the binoculars Uncle Jim gave us, so he was definitely interested in looking around. Since he was constantly adjusting them back and forth, I'm not sure how much he actually saw through them, but he certainly seemed to think they were cool.
Throughout the game, Connor was particularly intent on keeping track of Willie, and asked me every few minutes where he was, so I would point him out. He especially liked it when KSU scored, since Willie was lifted up on a platform to do pushups right down in front of us. As the game drew to an intense and exciting close (KSU came from behind to win 31-27 on a last-minute defensive stand in the end zone), Connor was very patient as Daddy jumped up and down and cheered with the rest of the crowd, and several times was whisked off his feet to take part in the jumping and cheering. He looked just a bit nervous with all the noise and excitement right there at the end, but he still wanted to watch what was happening - it's tough to see when you're only 3 feet tall!
After the game was over, Connor announced that he "really liked the Wildcats", and that maybe someday when he got bigger he could play football for K-State. Boy, is that what Daddy wants to hear, or what?? I guess it pays to start 'em early!
We stopped for chicken and fries on the way home (never mind that we had his previously unfinished chicken and fries from lunch still in the cooler), and all was right with the world.
So, thanks a bunch to Jim and Marsha for allowing us to create such a special memory! It was a great experience - Daddy loved it, and Connor seemed to have a lot of fun, too. Hopefully next time Mommy and Kylee can come along, and we'll make it a family affair! :)
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