This past weekend was Max's first trip to THE Ohio State University, his first trip to the SHOE, his very first Buckeye GAME...and if I could have counted the amount of times I watched his Daddy tear up it might blow your mind. Remember Scott and I didn't meet until he was 34 and didn't get married until he was 36, he had given up, at that point, of most likely ever being married(at the time he thought 34 was old...now we don't think so but it's all perspective)...and of having his own children to share his LOVE for all things Ohio State. So each and EVERY time he brings one of our boys there, he is emotional...EVERY SINGLE TIME. He does not take any of it for granted. It was a privilege for me to get to watch Max's first time there through the eyes of his Daddy. Many people asked me why in the world would I drive all that way with a 20 month old who will NEVER remember this day...
I think these pictures will tell you exactly why it was worth every ounce of effort.
outside "The Shoe", it's really a beautiful stadium
walking him inside for the very first time...
Daddy and son talking about the field, the football, the band...Max pointing at everything
sitting in our seats for the very first time
more talking with Daddy
Amazed by the band, the music, the noise...soaking it all in, wish you could see the tears on Scott's cheeks at this very moment...he kept wiping them away
My kind of football, Momma and Max checking out the concessions.
watching the bands halftime show
love scott's teary smile here
After halftime we moved down to sit by our friends Mike and Jane, they had front row seats, much more fun for a 20 month old...more action and more space.
End of the game singing the Alma Mater
Talking about Brutus who was coming our way...
Not so sure we love Brutus...."Big Hea" he kept saying which is either Big Head or Big Hat...regardless Max was NOT a fan but now wants to look at this picture non stop and is sleeping with a Brutus stuffed animal as we speak...
Why wives and Momma's do the things we do....for these smiles...
PRICELESS
Each and every picture was perfect. I loved, loved these pictures. I loved this post. The memories are great! Love. love. love.
ReplyDeleteYep, those pictures prove the priceless memories!! Looks so fun!
ReplyDeleteAwwww how cute. Love those priceless moments. I'll have to think long and hard about something that Peter would be passionate about to share with his boys. I don't think there is anything.... hmmm....
ReplyDeleteMe again. I love your buckeye necklace. I don't think it is silly AT ALL you drove Max to his first game. Love it.
ReplyDeleteThat's all.
I probably won't comment again on this post.
Well, you never know.
LOVE! Love Scott's heart and his desire to share his Buckeyes with each of his boys. Truly priceless.
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