MSU 31, MTSU 22

Yesterday was State's Homecoming! Homecoming is always full of sorority brunches, homecoming court, and, of course, tailgating! So, Russ and I set off for Starkville around 9:00. Take note that we planned to leave by 8:00. Oh well! When we arrived my mom and Sherra were gone to the Kappa Sig house for an open house. They returned shortly after we were settled at the tent. That's when the "Smith family entertainment" began!

Please let me tell you this story despite my brother's embarrassment. Okay...Mama and Sherra went walking in the direction of fraternity row. They walked, what seemed like forever to them, around the corner and went into the house for the 11:00 open house. When they entered, there were approximately 10-15 people there. No one was talking or even making eye contact. Mama and Sherra politely sat on the couch waiting for Dustin and Kyle to arrive. They sat and sat and sat. Still no Dustin and Kyle and no conversation. No food. Nothing. Mama, who is used to Chi O food and mingling on Homecoming, didn't know what to think about it all. Both "mamas" were on the cell phones trying to reach the boys. The boys, however, were just waking up (LATE!) and said they would be there soon. So they wait! After about 45 minutes of sitting in this room with about 10 other parents and a handful of boys in the background talking amongst themselves, one young man stood up. He said, "Hello. We are so glad to have you all! I'd like to welcome you to the [wrong name] house." Yes, the wrong house! I am leaving the name out to protect the innocent. Ha! Can you picture the look on Mama and Sherra's face!? Let me help you picture it. Who knows...because Mama immediately stood and took a full sprint out the door without a word, leaving Sherra sitting on the couch trying to figure out a "cover up." Sherra is notorious for her "cover ups." It brings up memories of a Ya-Ya Bachelorette party in Nashville. That's a whole other story! Ask me or Natalie Murphy about that experience! I digress...so Sherra begins to say, "Oh! Did you forget the ...." as she follows the sprinting mom out the door. As they stand on the porch in shock completely mortified, they cannot help but double over in laughter. Now, let me say that I have rarely (if ever) seen my mom embarrassed about anything. At this point, her face is blood red and very hot. She cannot believe she has just done this! No wonder they couldn't find Lee's picture on the composites! I think Mama's first words after exiting the WRONG house was, "That was 45 minutes of my life!!" You may think the story is over. Nope! So, they walk next door to the correct Kappa Sig house, where the party is alive. There are tons of people mingling, a huge spread of food, drinks, etc. This looks like Dustin and Kyle's style. They are thinking, "Well. They made the right choice." At this point, Mama couldn't possibly eat anything. She is still trying to get over the humiliation they had just endured. Mama has had to use the restroom since she was at the wrong house. So, she finds a restroom. As she closes the door, she notices this hot pink flimsy robe hanging on the door and a shower cap by the shower. She is wondering about it, but has way too much on her mind to ponder. She and Sherra finally get some food and drink and settle in for the parent meeting. As the young man introduced himself and welcomes everyone to the Kappa Sig house, Mama and Sherra feel relief. Then, the young man begins talking about the renovation. He tells the ladies how excited they will be that there will soon be more than one bathroom, which is "over there." Mama looks. That is not the one she used. Yes...you have probably guessed it. She was in the HOUSE MOM'S apartment, and used her bathroom!!!!! OMG! Seriously!? I would also like to point out that the boys, Dustin and Kyle, never showed up!

So, by the time Mama and Sherra arrive back at the tent, they are still doubling over with laughter from the excitement - that and the fact that they had just almost hung themselves on a rope that roped off a parking lot. They begin the story...and the mood was set for the day. Dustin, however, was not as amused at the story. The part about going to the wrong house was very funny to him! However, when she told him about going into "Mom's" apartment...I thought he was going to need some serious attention. I'm not sure if it was embarrassment or disbelief. He did not laugh. He simply shook his head and closed his eyes. Of course, Mama came back with "Well, if you were there...you could have told me that was not the correct bathroom!"

Okay...after the fraternity row experience, it was time for the Chi O reception. Mama has done this a few times, so there were no surprises. I did go with them. So, they did make it to the right house. It was nice to see the house again. Although, it did remind me of the fact that I am older. I did not know a single person there. I recognized some girls to be "little sisters" of some of the girls in my pledge class. But, that was it. I was also reminded of my age when one of Dustin's friends described someone of being "real old...he's like 22!" Seriously!? Is that old now?

Me and Kristin at the Chi O house

The rest of the afternoon was filled with typical tailgating activities. Watching the Florida/Kentucky and LSU/Georgia games on the tv, eating, and visiting - mainly reliving the episode from earlier with Mama and Sherra. Oh...one more thing! Later in the afternoon, Sherra looked at the tent next to ours and hid her face. Of course, we all wanted to know what was going on. The lady next door was a mom that was at the "wrong" house when they darted out. What are the odds!? So, of course, Mama and Sherra had to introduce themselves and explain what happened. The lady said she was hoping everything was okay, but didn't know why they had left.

Me and Russ tailgating

The ballgame was not pretty. But, we did manage a win. It was C-O-L-D, but we stayed until the end! Go Dawgs!!

Bully showing his American pride - Don't forget to vote!!!
Yes, we did sport our McCain/Palin pins!