First Introduction to Mississippi State

 Since Matt and I are such big college football fans, we thought it would be fun to take the big kids to see our alma maters during fall break and catch some live football games.  Only Baylor's schedule did not cooperate.  Luckily, Mississippi State's football schedule did.  Off to Starkville for the weekend we went.  Matt had a great time driving/walking around his old stomping grounds and showing the kids all about his time at State.  Saturday, we had fabulous seats at the football game.  Only wish that the bulldogs would have played better.  Despite a loss, we had a wonderful time.  A definite must do again.  Hopefully, next time Cassidy will be old enough to come and enjoy the football game with us.  For this trip she had a fun time having some one on one time with Mimi in Memphis.

Enjoying some homemade ice cream at the MSU dairy

So, the Dairy is very close to the area around the stadium where tailgating occurs.  As a rule, no one can set up or officially claim a spot until 4pm the Friday before game day.  So, we sat at the picnic tables and watched as people ran to claim a spot and then start setting up their tents.  The kids were fascinated by the process and it was fun to see the transformation the next morning.

After a trip to the bookstore Friday where they were able to pick out some new MSU attire, here they are all dressed and ready for the game (and breakfast)

Matt took us to one of his favorite spots for breakfast, The Starkville Cafe. Matt with his mini me.

Me with his other mini me.

Before heading into the game we had to have a pic with the Bully Statue and rub his head for good luck.

Game Time!

The kids enjoyed some playtime at the alumni section before the game.  Including this MSU bounce house/slide

Wouldn't be a trip to a MSU game without meeting BULLY!  

Tattoo to show her spirit

Carter went conservative and got it on his hand,