BSU beats down the Beavs

BSU vs OSU

This past Saturday was a big day for Bronco Nation and the whole state of Idaho. Saturday was a long day! It started off before the sun came up and didn't end til long after the sun set. ESPN's Game Day show came to Boise and broadcasted their show from inside the stadium on the infamous blue turf. This was Game Day's first appearance on the blue and according to Coach Pete "it's about time." Bronco fans started lining up just after midnight to ensure their spot on the field and behind the set. Those who waited until the morning crowded into the stadium and competed with the Nebraska record of 15,000 fans strong. The guest on the show was Picabo Street, who did a great job with her "picks." She ended by saying she may drink the "red Bama juice" (currently living in Alabama), but being from Idaho she still "bleeds blue." The show wrapped up with Lee Corso pulling off the bag on his head to showcase his blue and orange hair and put on Buster Bronco suggesting his prediction BSU win of the game.

Zac and I watched the highlights from home and listened to the show on the radio (living on one income doesn't allow for our budget to include cable tv....so we make do with what he have....but we do feel privileged to own season tickets ensuring our seats to every Bronco home game.) By noon we were chomping at the bit to get down to the stadium and to get in on all of the action. So we did just that! Around 1:00 we headed downtown.

Luckily we got an extra ticket so Mom and Cam were able to get in on the action as well. Jonathan had a skybox ticket. Zac and I waited in line for 3 hours, but it was worth it. After sitting in the sun for about 15 minutes I texted Cam suggesting he stop at the store and get ice, cups and margarita mix for some "tailgaiting in line." They did and it was delicious! We snacked on cheese and crackers and hot tamales before heading in. We used our student id's and got in with student tickets, while Mom and Cam used our season tickets to get in. They waited outside for our text before coming in, making sure I was able to get in with my "valid student id." Everything worked out and we had seats on the 40 yard line about 7 rows up in the upper deck. Not quite our season ticket seats from last year on the 50 yard line about 7 rows up on the lower deck....but we were in the student section so that meant we could use our cow bells, be loud, get crazy and fit right in! Cam's parents and sister went to Oregon State and are Beavers at heart, so I'm glad he was able to come with us to the game and watch our BSU boys beat up on the PAC-10 Beavers.

New to this year, Zamzows has sponsored a dog trainer to train his dog...a wire haired pointer and poodle mix to run out onto the field after BSU kicks off to retrieve the tee. The dog was perfect and provided an added touch as BSU debuted their home opener on national television.




The color scheme of alternating blue, orange and white sections looked pretty good. The aerial view was even better, which was shown on the megatron.



Before the game started...it was a cooker, but beautiful weather!




Mom and I

Finally, the sun went down....it was still hot but at least it cooled off a little.

Mom and Cam in their blue...looking good, parents!

An hour before kick off...just taking it all in!

Pre-game!

It was a blast. Mom and Cam...glad you were able to make it with us. You were good sports....standing the entire game...cheering loudly....putting up the student section.....the random student chants that might not be appropriate in the family section and not complaining about our cow bells. Next year we think you guys should buy season tickets! Just think every other Saturday could be filled with blue turf, pigskin, Boise....State chants and victories. Doesn't get much better than that. But in season ticket seats, there's more sitting, less standing and no cow bells. Any time we get to sit in the student section we have to bring our noise makers.

GO BRONCOS! Already looking forward to our next home game in a couple of weeks.

Cabin Time

Last weekend I headed up to McCall to spend some time at the cabin with Mom and Cam. Unfortunately, Zac stayed in Boise to make sure he got some quality time in for studying for various tests and quizzes. And it paid off...he got an A on his first Biology test! Way to go, Zac. (Hopefully we can find a weekend this fall to make it up to McCall between all of Zac's tests, quizzes, reports and case studies.) It was so peaceful and relaxing. The cabin is really coming along and looks great. The dining table is in, which can comfortably seat 10 adults, so I'm excited for our first family dinner up there. The living room downstairs is all put together and the decor is great.

Upstairs, both bedrooms have beds set up. The bathrooms are both good to go.. The game/kids room is coming along with bunk beds and a card table. Now it just needs a pool table, Foosball table, darts and/or ping pong and it is ready to go! The den is set up with a couch, chair, lamp and TV table. It all looks great upstairs.

Downstairs is also coming along room by room. The master bedroom looks amazing with the bed and furniture. The kitchen is fully stocked. The laundry room has a washer and dryer. The garage is slowly emptying out of furniture and boxes that have been put away in the house. The entry is adorned with a little bench and sun to remind us all of home...Sun Valley. Decorations on the wall are looking good. The house looks great! It's super comfy, very cabinish and will be put to good family use!

Last but not least, and maybe most important...the sewer is officially hooked up and not temporarily....so no more sewer blockage, backups or overflows.

Friday night Mom hosted a yummy spaghetti dinner with delicious meatballs, salad, bread and wine. Joan Brundage, and the Harjongs joined us for dinner, along with Jonathan and Anna. Saturday night, we headed over to the Harjongs for some bbq chicken. Anna and I walked up to Kaili and visited with her. It was great to see her! Perseo's joined us for dinner and then came over to the cabin for wine after dinner. It was a great night.

As much as it sounds like all play....we did some work as well. Cam drilled and hung vents on the roof to keep the bats out, Mom and I put a clear coat on all of the doors, Jonathan did some painting and we all helped with moving furniture out of the garage and into the house.

It was definitely a fun and productive weekend. The weather was beautiful. The shining sun and bright blue skies helped us all feel right at home! We definitely look forward to our next visit up there. Hopefully we'll be able to make it up for Jonathan's birthday weekend with a little house warming party.




Front entry way with bench and sun.




Living room downstairs...it's a little dark, but oh well!




Rockee, Cam, Mom and I in front of the fire.




Cam and Mom...thanks for such a great weekend!

GO BRONCOS!

Bronco season is finally here! We've been waiting since last January (after the Fiesta Bowl win) to see the Broncos back in action! Monday night we headed over to Jonathan's to watch the highly anticipated first game between two top ten teams....BSU and VA Tech. It was a thriller! It was intense for all of us watching. By the end we couldn't even sit down and screams of joy erupted when Kellen completed the game winning touchdown pass to Austin Petis.

BSU started the first quarter walloping on the Hokies, but before long the Hokies battled back and were right back in the game. In the 3rd quarter the Hokies took the lead, but BSU quickly regained it. In the 4th quarter a missed field goal by the Hokies put the momentum of the game back to BSU....until a penalty was called against BSU for roughing the kicker. Instead of rekicking the field goal, VA Tech went for it and not only got a first down, but they made it into the end zone for a touchdown. With only a minute and a half remaining, BSU down by 4 points, a touchdown was a must. Kellen "the computer" Moore, who received a high quality compliment from the commentator, stating with a minute and a half left, trailing...which quarterback's hands do I want the football in? Kellen Moore. And Kellen did what he does best....stayed calm, collected and in control....so much so, he led the boys down the field for the game winning touchdown pass to Petis. The final score of the game BSU-33----VA Tech 30.

After the season opener, BSU moved up in the coaches poll to #3....the highest any non-BCS team has ever been in the regular season and our dreams stay alive. Wyoming Cowboys....we'll see you in two weeks. Uncle Bruce what sort of bet do we have going for this game?



Zac and I ready for the big game....GO BRONCOS!

On a side note....we received our season tickets in the mail today. We're so excited and are looking forward to tailgating, pregames, fall football weather, cinnamon covered nuts and even an away football game to Nevada over Thanksgiving!

Davis Wedding

Congratulations Nick and Kelly! What a beautiful day...beautiful wedding....beautiful couple. The weather couldn't have been better.....bluebird sky day and 95 degrees. Ok, maybe a little cooler, but the heat sure beats rain, snow or cold. The dancing was a blast, the toasts were funny and the photo box was beyond fun! Unfortunately, I forgot our camera so I'm dependent on other camers and of course our fun photo booth pictures. Once I get some pictures I will post them. Zac and I both had a great time! Thanks for inviting us to be a part of your special day!