Game Day!

Today was perfect.  I got to have so much fun with my perfect little family. I went to work and instructed everyone (being Brandon) to get out of bed so that Britain could wear herself out early and nap before we left the house.  Somehow, according to Brandon, he heard the instructions (at 7:30 am), blinked, and magically it was 10 am... I was shocked by the news that I cleaned the entire bookstore in the blink of an eye, but hey, it's a magical Saturday, anything can happen.

So excited to get dressed up!!

 When I got home we had a mini tailgate party with our friends Ross and Aly which consisted of delicious Brats... Thanks guys :) and tried to get Britain to take a cat nap... It failed miserably, so we got her up after thirty minutes of depressing sobs, put her into the cutest little cheer leading outfit and then took a picture:

On our walk over to the stadium from our car, Britain was ecstatic.  She didn't really know what was going on around her, but she new I was excited and dad was giddy and everyone around us was practically speed walking just to go sit on metal benches, so clearly something great was about to happen! She was so excited that she actually made noises that resembled a seal barking when her smile would get too big.  It was the funniest thing I have ever witnessed.  If I had not been speed walking myself, I would have proof. Sorry guys, you'll just have to believe me. 

lip snapping

After we found our seats and settled in, Britain became a little confused about where the excitement had led her.  She was now trapped on our laps, with no toys, no nap and only a finger and a lip for entertainment.  She proceeded to snap her lip onto her teeth for a huge portion of the game.  

After the TD-still shocked

Her peaceful boredom only lasted until the first time that BYU scored a touchdown... Can you guess what happened? Britain sure didn't... Dad JUMPED into the air with Britain and the entire stadium became deafeningly loud.... Even I was startled... Poor kid... This was about the time that we decided that Mom's lap was safer... Since Mom didn't even notice that BYU had scored, because she still had not located the ball on the field...Shhh don't tell dad ;) 

At this point in the game (sorry, I have no idea what quarter we were in or else I would tell you) I got way happy because now I had a playmate.  Britain and I explored the 97 cent gloves that I got her for the game.  She thought those were pretty awesome until her hands started to sweat.  In my defense, it was sprinkling when I got off work... I was worried about her getting cold. Anyway, then we played with the spinning button on my camera for a bit, took some more pictures and clapped and yelled along with everyone else.  It was lots of fun.  

Aly, Ross, Brandon and Britain

Then at 2:30 pm... Britain decided nap time was long overdue... So we went all the way down all the stairs and down the twirly ramp, across the cement and bought some popcorn.  Totally worth four bucks because it kept her entertained (mostly) for the remainder of our football adventure. The popcorn was just before half-time. (I always notice when half time is because you get your goodies just before so you don't miss the marching band show!) During halftime we captured our group of co-adventurers on film:

Notices boy

Begging to play with new friend

After halftime Britain noticed a little boy sitting behind me... He looked about like Uncle Josh, but was probably only 7.  Britain got really excited. She wanted to play.. She proceeded to make faces at him until he noticed her.  It took almost thirty minutes.  I thought it was hilarious.

With this cute smile to cheer you up, who could stay mad?

Unfortunately for Brandon, (fortunately for Britain) we were not able to finish the game.  Brandon got called in to work early for some big group, we left just as Oregon (that's the right team, I hope?) Scored another touchdown leaving them with 28 and BYU 21... Brandon was grumpy about it a little bit (or maybe more) but he cheered up when he got to take a picture of his princess by the Cougar. 

happily ever after

Brandon was not very happy when he left but this is exactly why I love him.  He was actually pretty upset, but will Britain ever know? Absolutely not.  She might remember times when her dad was grumpy about stuff, but she will never doubt that he loves her.  He is amazing at separating his frustrations from their relationship.  He is her perfect daddy...and they skipped away happily ever after....

epilogue:
Britain only managed to stay awake for 8 blocks in the car before falling asleep.  She even let me carry her all the way up our stairs.  She didn't even wiggle when I kinda (accidentally) flopped her (ungracefully) onto her bed.  She was so tired.  It was such a great day.