Andrew and I had been talking for months about wanting to go to an Alabama game this year. AJ gets to excited each time he hears or says, "Roll Tide!" He has grown up so much in these last couple of months and I'm enjoying spending all of my days with him. Andrew and I decided that the Southern Miss would be a good game that we should go to. An Alabama/Southern Miss game was Andrew's first game when he was 3. This game would be perfect. Both dad and son will have gone to the first game as a toddler to the same opponent. I was way older and can't remember my the team Alabama played for my first game. AJ got so excited that he kept saying for the week and half before, "Roll Tide Game?" He was so excited and could not wait. He was so excited that he could hardly go to sleep the night before. He woke up early, walked into the kitchen, and was overjoyed when we told him, "Yes, it is time to go to the game!"
The whole ride over to Tuscaloosa he would talk to the big trucks as we drove past, saying "Roll Tide," and played with his toys. He could not wait to get there. Once parked and out of the car, he noticed the buses and said Ride! He loved the bus ride.
We decided to take the shuttle to the Quad to not have to walk as far with a toddler. He was so excited.
Once we got off the bus, we walked over to the Walk of Champions to see the team come in for the game. Andrew and I have never gotten to a game early enough to see this. We were just as excited to to see this too. AJ won over a cheerleader while we waited for the team to arrive. He was smitten by her. I hate I didn’t her name.
After the Walk of Champions, we walked over to the Quad to hear the Million Dollar band for the Elephant Stomp. I think AJ enjoyed this the most. We also got to meet Big Al, which AJ wasn’t to sure of.
Once in the stadium, AJ was amazed by all the sounds, the marching band, and atmosphere of the stadium.
AJ made to the beginning of the 4th quarter before he fell asleep. He loved it and wants to go to another game. I would love to take him back soon.
It was a wonderful day but still really hot! It was a great way to celebrate early AJ’s and my birthday. Until the next game!
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