Add to that...college football season! Smith joined the family this year for a most uneventful season. That is, until last weekend!
We began our weekend spending Friday afternoon and night in Starkville. My brother lives in Starkville, and Russ had to work last weekend. So the kids and I took advantage of an opportunity to spend the night Friday night. My parents went too, and we took the kids to walk around campus without all the craziness of game day tailgating. I have always thought MSU campus is so pretty. Smith was most concerned with finding "buwwy!!"
So we found a Bully.
Russ worked in Starkville on Friday so we were able to meet up on campus with him for a little while also before going to eat dinner with Dustin, his fiancé, and my parents.
There are some things you need to know about Mississippi State fans. Mississippi State football doesn't have the most exciting history. We have, without a doubt, had some thrilling seasons. But a true Mississippi State fan is a proud one. Deeply rooted with tradition and lots of maroon. Win or lose, we are true maroon. Being a bulldog is never easy, so not everyone can handle it. It's all about how you raise 'em. So, I'm doing my best!
These pictures are from Homecoming, but the spirit is the same. We did not tailgate before the game this past weekend. It was an early game, and to be honest there wasn't a ton of excitement going into it.
But, OH, the surprise we enjoyed!!! A thrilling game from start to finish. Mississippi State dominated the game start to finish, and we looked like a brand new team. Both my kids basically slept through the game - which blows my mind! I was a crazy person. I have no idea how they do that! We finished strong with a win against #4 Texas A&M!
It was a fun day in Starkville made even more perfect with a WIN! That, my children, is the thrill of SEC football. You just never know! I can't say I have huge visions of our upcoming game against Alabama, but I do know that we sure do LOVE wrapping it in maroon and white!
Go Dawgs!
