A Crazy Weather Game Day

Saturday was an extremely crazy day: the weather & the game!  I didn't know what to expect from the University of Central Florida, but everyone seemed really optimistic.  And the idea of going into conference play with a 4 - 0 record was sounding pretty sweet!

The day started off like any other game day.  It was a bit chilly but we managed to have fun and enjoy our mimosas while Jack turned our tailgate into his own personal play place.  We went into the stadium a bit early to see the special pre-game activities honoring the Ft. Riley soldiers and the sun was shining.  As the game was getting ready to start I snapped a picture of the crazy clouds rolling in.  As they came closer, we saw lightning and the game was officially delayed.  On our way out we snapped more pictures of the CRAZY clouds.  We hung out in the car for the duration of the hour and a half delay. 

Once back in the stadium, the game wasn't looking so hot, but the temperatures were!  We were burning up, but the cats were falling behind.  During the second half we made a come back and eventually pulled ahead in what was maybe the most nerve-racking final minutes of a game I've ever experienced!  Regardless, we came out with a win!!! 

Almost as soon as we arrived back at our tailgate for some happy beers to celebrate our win, the weather snapped again and it was freezing!  I cannot tell you how crazy the weather was that day!!!  The poor folks from Florida definitely got a taste of what its like here in the land of Oz.

And, on with the pictures...

Sportin' his new hat.

Those are Pioneer Woman cinnamon rolls.  Yummo!

Gangsta Baby.

Seriously, is this a tailgate or a daycare?  Hey Elmo!

Drew and I had minimal sleep the night before.  You can see it in our eyes!

Jack and Grandpa talk strategy.

Bryan and his super cool backpack!

Who thinks this lady spiked her Ensure??

The pride of Wildcat Land!

The team heading out for the first half.  Don't get comfortable fellas!

Ignore the tired eyes and notice how nice it is outside!

Oh hey.  That cloud looks kinda funny.

Yep.  It's getting closer.

Closer.

Holy smokes.

Heading out of the stadium.

You know you're from Kansas when you take pictures rather than taking cover.

My favorite mother/daughter tailgating team.

Thanks to all the pregame sugar, Captain Jack was wired.

Scary scariness.  But at least we had beer.

Back on the field.  And we snagged some fat-cat seats up close!

The club level serves cerveza.  We so have to get seats down here!

My favorite friends!!!

Kait amused us with her drunken tales.

Pretty girls have pretty friends.

2J.  I miss this girl like CRAZY!

Poor Willie didn't see any action until the second half.

We pulled it off at the end!!!

Hap-hap-happy!

The win was worth the wait!  This season has been full of nail-biters.  But we'll suffer through if it means another Wildcat Victory.  We take a break next week and then face the Huskers for the last time ever on a big Thursday night game.  Bring on the Cats!