Happy New Year

Happy New Year!! New Years Eve was a quiet night. We did watch the ball drop on TV, but thanks to time zones, we actually watched it drop at 9pm our time. I had to save my energy for the adventure to come on News Year Day.

My first New Years was all about the Rose Bowl. We got into Pasadena, CA, met up with some friends, and got to the parking lot (i.e.- the golf course that everyone parks all over) just in time for some tailgating. We tried to make into the stadium, only to be turned away. Guess why... they wanted little old me to have a ticket. Can you believe it, not even 6 months old, and strapped to my mom, and they want me to pay $145 dollars to enter the Rose Bowl.
My rant to the Rose Bowl People: You've got to be kidding, not only can I not even sit in my own seat, but from that distance the game is just a blur of color I can't focus on. I'm stuck on one of my parents the entire time. I don't even use the bathrooms! So, I know you're trying to milk as much money as you can from us football loving fans, but have a heart. Let us little ones in for free!

So after the shock won off, and a bit of finagling by my parents, a kind gate supervisor let me in with out a ticket. Thank you kind supervisor!

The game was great, loud and exciting. USC did romp on Penn State, but there were plenty of fans on both sides cheering until the end. I did take a quick nap during the game, but I still entertained all the USC fans around us. There is so much fun food there. I got to try a little bit of frozen lemonade, and yes, mom shared her cotton candy, but just a bit.

There was so much to look at the whole day. There were some great hits and plays by the teams. A real cool bomber that flew over during the national anthem. And the bands were sure fun to listen to. Plus football fans are endless entertainment themselves. (Well maybe not these fans, but most of them).
At the end of the game, you have to get one of the hot dogs for sale, just outside the gate. Delicious, or at least they smelled the way, mom wouldn't let me have a bite. Something about not having teeth. I learned leaving a football game is quite a process. I recommend continuing the tailgating until the crowds clear. And if you go to the Rose Bowl, or any game there you need to stop by Tommy's Burgers afterwards for some great, greasy, chili burgers. A perfect top off. My first football game turned out to be quite the adventure!

I hope you have a Happy New Year!