Visiting Blue Heaven

Saturday October 6th we made our yearly visit to Blue Heaven (aka Chapel Hill) for a football game.  This game was unique in that it was called the "White Out" game.  Tar Heel fans were encouraged to wear white so we could white out the stadium. As a Southern girl, I hated it! A man must have planned this, because every girl knows you don't wear white after Labor Day. :)  Evidently rules went out the window, but I saw many girls in white dresses.

For October, it was a really warm day (80s) but luckily we sit in the shade. Jeremy, Owen, and I went to the game while Mom and Oliver went shopping with my aunt.  I do believe though, this was the longest game ever! The first quarter itself lasted a whole hour thanks to penalities and time-outs.

Owen was really into 1 quarter then quickly grew tired and slept most of the 2nd quarter.  I'm amazed that he slept through the cannons and fireworks going off. 

After the game, we tailgated in the parking deck. Owen and Jeremy enjoyed looking over the edge at all the other late tailgaters. 

Dr. Adams brought his big Ramses, which the boys thought was fun. Oliver kept giving him fist bumps. :)

They also "played" cornhole

The master griller (Papa)

It was a great day (minus a few poppy potty accidents at the end)! The Heels took home a victory and we brought home another day of family memories. Thanks Nana and Papa for taking us!

House Divided

Saturday we were a house divided as Jeremy decided to cheer for a darker uglier blue. If you'll notice though, Owen is wearing the lighter blue! Just so everyone knows, the Heels stomped over dook 16-6. :) Go Heels!

Tarheel Born and Bred

Saturday Owen experienced what will hopefully be his first of many Carolina football games. As far back as I can remember, my family has had season football tickets. I'm very thankful that my dad has kept them now even when we are grown so I can now take my kids.

Saturday's game against UVA worked well with Owen's schedule so we thought it would be a great time for him to experience it for the first time. We arrived in Chapel Hill around 10 am for our tailgate breakfast; of course Owen didn't nap on the way there..he was too excited. We had an awesome tailgate complete with biscuits, eggs, muffins, sausage, etc.

Owen had a great time being passed around and fed by all parties.

Once in the game, he was awe struck by all the sights and sounds. He especially loved the old men who sat behind us. They would play peekaboo with him, which made his day. He spent the whole first half bouncing from lap to lap and trying to take off the hat of the man in front of us. He even got to meet his friend Samuel, son of one of my college roommates) for the first time. Sadly we forgot to take a picture!

Finally in the 3rd quarter, he couldn't keep his eyes open any longer and zonked out on my shoulder. After he got too heavy, he moved to Jeremy's lap, where he stayed for the remainder of the game. I really can't blame him..the game became a snoozer when our offense decided to call it a day.
Despite the loss, the Cox and Piner family had a great day. (We missed you BP!)
(Aren't you impressed with my self portrait attempt...best one ever!)

We tried to make up for the sorry game with a yummy dinner at PF Changs. It worked! Our bellies were full and we all napped on the way home..luckily Dad didn't. :) Thanks Dad and Mom for keeping the tradition alive! GO HEELS!