The Life and Times of the Cannodes: Rams vs the Stinky Buffs

What makes the end of boating season a little less sad? Rammie Games of Course! The Cannodes have historically hosted the CU/CSU game at our house each year and we were super excited this year. We had tickets to the game, but sold them and used the profits for Qdoba bar and beverages. Made getting ready for a party super easy since I didnt' have to make anything! Those with a little more creativity put their talent to work and created some lovely CSU cupcakes!

CSU Cupcakes by the Froistads

We had a quick showing from Mom and Dad, but they decided they don't like kids other then their perfect grandbabies and chose to leave before the house was infested with little people.

One picture for the road

Don't we have the Cutest Cheer Squad around? Carlie (Kyle's sister) was a CSU cheer just a few short years ago and we think Bosler might have been too. Either that, or his daughter would not take a picture without him in it.

Future CSU Cheerleaders

Before the game started, we all got to enjoy the lovely weather. The adults had to share the cornhole game with the kids, but all decided it was a lot of fun. The kids also got to play on the playground equipment and sandbox. Seriously, life doesn't get better than having so many friends to run amok with!

A riveting game of cornhole before the game begins...

...And maybe a quick 9 holes

Todd and Amy running amok

Game Time was Exciting! We started out looking pretty good. There was a lot of cheering and positive energy flowing. Even the Sivahops cheered for CSU this year (some years they chose to go to the dark side).

The Half Time Show Proved Entertaining! No, I am not talking about the band that played on the TV. I am talking about our very own gymnastics group! These kids had such lovely spotters. A good athlete always needs a strong assistant!

Who wants see me do a flip?

Headstands all around, except Karsen since his mommy is the photographer

Is this the floor exercise portion of the event?

So, back to the game. Was the 2nd half interesting? Yes. Were we happy with the ending? NO. Where did it go awry? Well; I can only bring it back to this point. We have always had our mascots during each of the CU/CSU rivalry games. Gotta have Cam, our Cheerleader and the Sonny Lubick bobble head doll. They are just a little bit of needed good luck. ... Until ... Someone (who happens to be a CU grad) touched Sonny. The game spiraled out of control and CU won.