Sunday, August 30, 2009

Are You Ready For Some Football??

One of my favorite things about Autumn is the start of football season. Living and growing up in Pittsburgh I could not help but to become a football fan. In fact my parents were such Steeler fans that my friends would never come to my house on Sundays because of all the loud cheering. When my son started to play football at the age of eight, I never dreamed he would continue until his senior year. I must admit I am really going to miss those Friday night high school games. There is something about sitting on those bleachers all bundled up in our hooded sweatshirts, surrounded by other parents all cheering for our sons. The band plays loudly while the cheerleaders encourage everyone to show their school spirit. At the far end of the bleachers is the student section. They come equipped with noise makers, painted faces and I love to see all the school spirit exhibited in their outfits. One of my favorite traditions at the start of the season is Media Day. A morning set aside for team and individual photos. Parents are encouraged to attend with cameras in hand to capture special memories. This year was extra special for me as it is our last Media Day. Alex usually hides from the camera but he must have felt the excitement of this day because he cooperated so nicely.




After Summer conditioning, three a day camp and playing in two scrimmages, our team is finally ready for the season to begin. All that is left to say is GO TIGERS!!!!

5 comments:

Scrap for Joy said...

It's hard to believe that Senior year has arrived for Alex. Wait till you see how quickly this year passes...enjoy all of those games (even the ones in the nasty weather. I know you'll be snapping pictures of all of his Senior events. Lots of growing up this year! GO TIGERS!

mommax3 said...

Just reading your post makes me smile. Even though I don't have any boys I am from Pittsburgh and still call it home. I loved reading some of your older posts when you talk about the Burgh :)

The Pink Birdhouse said...

GO TIGERS! loved the post, brings back such fantastic memories from my own high school days. My friend Joyce and I always went to the games, not so much for football but of course to watch the guys and to just socialize with all the other girls there who had their eyes on the players! :-) I always wanted to date a football player, never did find one who wanted to go out with skinny tall me, but my sister seemed capable of dating one or two. I don't think I ever got over that. :-D Anyway, it is sooo great to see you back on blogger more often, and I myself am back again, if not every day but trying to be here more often now. Thanks for the comment and the compliment on my garters. I am having such fun with them!! I would love it if many of them could become a bride's heirloom, what a wonderful thought that is. take care, hugs from here Mimi, Debby

Mimi Sue said...

Enjoy every minute. This year will go by so fast. He's a cutie. Will he want to play in college? Mimi

Wendy McDonagh-Valentine said...

My son is playing for varsity this year and I am so excited!!!!! I'm also trying to figure out how I got to the point where I have a son that plays football for the team that I used to root for when I went to high school!! I'll be sharing pics on my blog and I look forward to seeing more on yours!! Your son looks as big as mine. Don't you just love big teddy bears?!!? : )

~ Wendy
http://Crickleberrycottage.blogspot.com/

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