MSU vs. Bama

For those of you who don't know...last week, the Smith family made a historical decision.  Russ traveled to our hometown so that we could join up with the family for the Homecoming game against UT Martin.  I was in Jackson with Mama and Kristin for Mistletoe.  However, after much arduous debate, we opted to stay at home so that we could watch the LSU-Alabama game.  Yes.  We did.  No, it wasn't the second coming.  No, no one died.  It was just a decision that had to be made.  Whoever decided to play our dinky little game at the same time as the "biggest" game on television had lost their mind.  And we weren't happy about it.  So, we set up two television sets in the living room...the big screen was showing the big game, while the smaller one allowed us to keep up with our Bulldogs.

Now, we are back on track with our tailgating festivities! 

Saturday, my beloved Dawgs hosted the Crimson Tide in a little game of SEC football.  It was a gorgeous day!  Cool, windy, and completely sunny!  We set up around lunchtime with a minimal spread of food for the day.  It was all we needed.  Daddy and Dustin walked over to the Hump to watch State's basketball game.  The rest of us relaxed, visited, and watched some football on our TV.

Sherra and Mama

Russ and I took a stroll to the bookstore before the big crowd made its way there.  We finished up a little Christmas shopping and picked up a few necessities for the day.

Me and Russ

A full day of relaxation in the fresh air was a little unfamiliar!  We didn't know what to do! Ha!  There were many laughs, a good bit of silliness, visitors, and yummy snacking.

Sisters

Lee and Kristin

Smithites

This family never travels unprepared!  We brought entertainment as well!  So, there were constant games of cornhole played throughout the day.  I lost quite badly during my one game.  But, it appears that Kristin and Daddy are quite the match.

Me....losing

Daddy...battling

Kristin....trying to defend her title

No Smith tailgate is ever complete without a slew of visitors...regulars and new ones!  We love visiting with friends, especially those we haven't seen in a while.  It brings Russ and I back to our "college days."  It's hard to believe it's been six years since I graduated college!  Craziness!

Zach, Seth, and Russ

Lee, Matt, and Russ

Kendall, sweet Ella Kate, and me

Jordan and Dustin

The pregame activities incited quite the excitement!  A speech by Coach Mullen, cheering from the team, and an explosive defensive game plan brought the fans to their feet!  Our defense played one fantastic game!  Our offense struggled...as usual.  But, the possibilities of actually pulling ahead were too much to keep me in my seat.  Well...that and the fact that the girl behind us threw up on Dustin and Jordan.  I just wasn't feeling it.  I'd rather stand to make sure I cheered the team on and steered clear of any grossness.  Ha!  Don't worry.  I told you we never went anywhere unprepared.  Daddy whipped out his garbage bags after we covered everything with paper towels.  All was well.  But, I sure hope the guys washed their clothes several times that night!

We loved catching up with two more sweet friends we haven't seen in a while.  Jennifer and Jaysen had tickets just below us and joined us for halftime.  We sure do miss all our college peeps!  We must get together soon!  Before all their kids get too old and busy!

Jaysen, Jennifer, me, and Russ

Well, I'm sure you know by now that we didn't pull of a win.  In fact, the final score looks even worse than it actually was.  Bama scored twice pretty close to each other in the fourth quarter, and we lost our edge defensively.  Exhausted, I'm sure!  We were cheering for our defense to force a turnover and try to score for us.  It seemed to be the better plan, since our offense was taking it easy.  Oh well.  Another Saturday, another gameday!  Next week...Arkansas!

I still believe!