CSU - Utah State and Fresno State

We are combining these two games to show the crazyness of Denver.  Utah St. was held on Sept 22nd and Fresno was only two weeks later on Oct 6th.  Notice anything different in the pictures?  Wow - Colorado is for sure crazy with their weather!

Utah St was a fun tailgate.  We are now Rams Club Members; which comes with many fun benefits.  One of the benefits is that we get to tailgate in a new gravel lot (vs dirt).  We think this will be a good plus on slushy days . . . Less Mud.  We made the best of our site and were ready to play.  Rosemary even brought a nice shade umbrella for the kids and They Loved it!

The Geelan Crew enjoying some tasty snacks

Future Ram Alumni ... In Training

Did I just get it in the hole?  Yes!
Ana, Your turn to try it!

Our CSU Family

While walking through RamTown, we noted a Legend standing nearby.  We couldn't pass up the opportunity to have our boys meet one of the men who shaped the CSU football program.  Sonny Lubick (the stadium is named after him ~ Sonny Lubick Field at Hughes Stadium).  This man led the Rams to many victories and coached our team the entire time we attended CSU.  We were glad to get to shake the man's hand and tell him how much we appreciated what he accomplished for CSU.

Meeting a Legend!

 

Of course, we needed some time to watch the bands and Cam the Ram entertain his fans!

Cam, Ana and Kasey...
The kids are thrilled to be hanging with Cam

 

 

Some Major CSU fans enjoying the game!
GO RAMS!

The next game was Fresno State... and there was one MAJOR difference.... The LACK of Sun! Brrr!  We made the most of it though.  We set up our card table and chairs in between a Bronco tent and a CSU tent.  The CSU tent had linen table cloths, flowers, wine... you get the picture.  Our tailgate may have been lacking, but again ~ We made the Most of our tailgate and our good friends.  Due to the expected cold game, our Gma and Gpa Cannode watched the kiddos for us so it was a kid-free zone for the day (well; at least for us!).  We did enjoy some fame today as the local TV station stopped by to take some video of our tailgating.  We even got a 10 second spot on TV right before the start of the game!  We are FAMOUS!

Amy and Angie posing with their favorite Ram!

Our team marching into the stadium

After we got into the game, we found a Long Lost Friend, Billy Hundley.  Billy was the boys' cateror at the LXA house and a great friend of all of ours.  Amy got the pleasure of working for Billy's catering company through her college career - and Billy even catered our Wedding!

 Although it was an incredibly cold game... the true CSU supporters stuck it out.  Ok, I have to admit ... we didn't actually make it to the end.  It was a really rough game for CSU and a really cold game for their fans.  We were walking out with five minutes left of the game and we heard the canons fire - CSU got a touchdown!  At least it wasn't a shut out against Fresno State.  Just glad we got to enjoy so much time with great friends.  It made sitting through a cold game totally worth it!

Apparently Duffy doesn't think it's cold

 

Broncos 2012 ~ Leprino Suite!

This year, we gave up our Bronco seats and purchased Uncle Arnie's instead.  His seats are awesome for the price.  We are still in the 5th level, but are in the first row.  Best thing from this is that no one can stand up in front of us.  A Great view of the game at all times.  Here is a view from our first pre-season game in the new seats.

We enjoyed watching the first preseason game in our seats, but were given the opportunity to sit in the Jim Leprino Box (which covers the 40 yard line to the 40 yard line).  Can't turn those down!  Fun part about that day was that we were able to give our tickets to Jim and Sarah.  We all tailgated together and then went our separate ways to our seats.

Our chosen tailgate spot had some less desirable aspects
*cute alligator though!

We got in the Suite and enjoyed the view.  It was fun being so low and near the middle of the field.  The free beer and Pizza weren't bad either!  The pizza is of course made with Leprino Mozzerella and was Amazing.  My favorite part is the Leprino chefs make a 'Cheeseburger Pizza'.  Sounds weird, I know, but... Awesome!  Pickles Included!  I wish I could find something close to it outside of the Leprino Box.

As we sipped on our Cold Coors Lights, we felt a little bad as we looked up into our seats where Jim and Sarah were sitting.  They sure looked hot, but ... I guess we didn't feel bad enough to switch seats with them!  ;-)

View of Our Seats!
Section 514 - front row!

During half time, we brought some pizza and ice cold water to Jim and Sarah.  We even ran into David!  Super fun!

Once we got back to the suite, we decided we needed to document the day a bit more.  The last time we were in the Suite was exactly two days before Karsten was born.  Was fun for Amy to enjoy beverages this time!  Kris of course enjoyed beverages both times, but I guess he wasn't promised a DD this game!

Vegas

Have you ever wondered... Is it possible to write a PG version of a Vegas Trip?  Will there be any pictures to post that are 'family friendly' enough?  Well; you are about to find out!

Recently, we had a group of ten of us ready to go to Vegas.  This was a trip that was planned by Jim, Sarah, Kris and Amy (as Sarah has quote has "Never had fun in Vegas before").  We were up for the challenge of showing her a good time.  Unfortunately two days before we left; Jim's Grandpa Joe passed away ~ Na zdrowie, Grandpa Joe! You will be missed.  Now our group was down to eight, but we were still ready and up for the challenge of causing many shenanigans in Vegas.

Four of us were staying at Mandalay Bay and the rest were at MGM Grand.  The one thing that made this tolerable was that we had a fancy tram to get us to and from each of the resorts.  Of course, we can find entertainment anywhere... and on the tram... Kyle was All the entertainment anyone needed!

Our trip started out Saturday morning with walking to In & Out.  We walk for two reasons - #1 we wanna burn off the calories of this exsquisite food and more importanty #2 we don't have a car.  In & Out did Not disappoint!

 

Angie's FIRST Double-Double experience ~ a Hit!

The next item on tap was some very Lazy pool time at the MGM Lazy River.  We suited up and went on our way to the MGM.  One small problem. . . our room was locked with all the beverages in it.  Angie and Amy sent Kyle and Kris downstairs for the key as we patiently waited outside the room door.  We saw someone coming . . .and realized it wasn't our boys.  It was "Jeff" (a friendly young man who was rooming just two doors away).  As everyone is friendly in Vegas, we were invited to join them in their room for a Coors Light while we waited for our friends to return.  Normally, this is a bad idea . . .and to Kasey and Karsten ... This Is a BAD Idea.  But, none the less, we joined them and had quite the enjoyable time.  Angie even assisted in applying sunscreen before we headed out the door for the pool.

Cody the Clepto Cop, Angie and Mark

Kyle, Angie, Kris, Amy and Karsten

Our new buddy, Jeff

After the pool, we got all showered up and were ready for a great dinner at Batistas Italian restaurant.  No pictures from that night?  Hmm... were they not family friendly or did Amy just forget to take pictures?  Lets go with Amy forgot.  Actually, there were a few from that night, but ... not many.

The Ocho, Standy-by and un-Jami

Sunday was another fun filled day of pool time!  Karsten and his friend, Jamiah, left around 2pm and Angie left around 4pm, but the rest of us had a full day at the pool before heading out for a nice Sushi dinner and some gambling. 

Nothing like a friendly "pet" on the way to the pool

Everyone needs some additional nurishment - Pretzels are Yummy!

Some rough housing took place in the pool

Sometimes the results of friendly rough housing... end in marks

Hey, Kris!  Don't Mess with Ocho or the Freezer! They are tough!

Of course, there are no pictures of gambling as pictures are disallowed in casinos, but trust me - we had a blast!  Amy found the "Hot Craps Table" and got everyone involved in winning.  She even taught Kyle how to play craps and when they left the table - Kris, Amy, Scott and Kyle were all up (some more than others)!  Amy pointed out to the boys that the Vegas luck had changed and she was ready for bed.  Kris and Kyle were not quite sure and wanted to find the 'hidden' $5 tables.  That is just what they did. . . until they realized they were both running out of Money.  Crazy thing - when we practiced at Scott's Casino in Parker, CO . . . the "house" kept giving us money when we would run out.  Not sure why Vegas wouldn't follow that same policy.  Oh well; after realizing they were done "Paying the Light Bill" for the Casino - the boys headed for bed.

Our Delicious Sushi dinner!
(Anyone need any Syrup??)

 

By Monday, there were only three of us left and our flight wasn't until 5pm.  Our feet hurt and we weren't even interested in a beer anymore.  Instead; we enjoyed a nice breakfast buffet and some pool time at Mandalay Bay. 

 

Although Jim and Sarah were sorely missed; we managed to have a good time and have many stories (most that we can not include in our 'family blog').  All I gotta say is that we enjoyed meeting Cody the Clepto Cop, will not miss Vegas the Hampster, we will miss Kiki terribly and will forever request syrup at a sushi bar!  We had better plan our next Vegas trip soon ~ and this time Sarah will be Going and will have Fun!