Go Pack!

I had the pleasure of winning two sets of game tickets for the UNR football game. I gave the boys the choice of which ones they wanted to attend and Michael chose the UNR vs Hawaii game which was at night. After work I ran home grabbed my backpack full of gloves, hats, scarves, etc. and off we went. (It was COLD!! But we were prepared!)

I don't get to spend one on one time with the kids often enough so I was VERY excited!



Friends of ours, Joey and Amy were across the field but stopped by to say hello! They laughed as Michael happily munched on his.... Chocolate covered bacon! EWE!!!!!! He said it was "Yummy!" I'll just take his word for it.




A quick smile before kick-off





Out comes the team!








Gimme a "Boom!"



It was the day after Veteran's Day so they of course had a wonderful tribute and a swearing in of the newest military members.



We had a lot of fun and I really enjoy the time I get to spend with them individually!

GO PACK!

Oh! And by the way... We won! 42-28!

Happy Veterans Day! 11*11*11

Today we celebrated those men and women who have fought for our every day freedoms. We have the freedom to vote, go to church, go to school, marry who we want, the list is endless. So many things we take for granted, but we forget sometimes about the families who have been without each other for so long, and those who fought and sometimes lost their lives defending our freedom that makes this Country so great. Today we celebrated those who have fought, who are fighting, or who will fight for our blessed freedom.


We began our morning by going to my work and riding down with some of the residents and my co-workers. We got into the perfect spot with an amazing view, wrapped up and waited as the streets were closed and the parade route was cleared.


We got some yummy hot chocolate, bundled up and waited.




Before long, we had a moment of silence then the parade began over the Truckee river. (about a block from where we were seated.) I took a TON of pictures, here are some of my favorites...

































After the amazing parade, we headed down to the Marina, had our lunch and went to the dog park. After we played a bit, we continued around the entire Marina path. (2 miles) What a nice and relaxing day.

Heroes

By Jared Jenkins

In war, there are lives risked and lives taken

Men and women giving their best to defend what they love

They defend their country

Their honor

Their people

Some call them soldiers

Others call them heroes

Our veterans have risked their lives for us

They have lived through hell and fought with honor

Many have killed

And regret doing so

For every life, there is a soul

For every soul, there is a life

For those who have died, we show great appreciation and remembrance

For those who live, along with them live the horrific memories of battle

Some, memories of defeat

Some, memories of victory

Our veterans were more than soldiers

They were, and still are heroes