STANFORD vs. PENN STATE

I had the opportunity to experience my first National Championship game, and no it wasn't a football or basketball, it was in Men's volleyball. It just so happened that the women I coach with invited me to go as a belated birthday present and I couldn't pass up an offer like that. It was being held on Stanford's campus so that made it even better. I was amazed at how hard and how high those guys can get up to hit that ball, and the blocking, oh how sweet the sound!!! Not only was it on Stanford home court, but Stanford ending up winning.

RoLLeR dErbY

So it's been a while since I've last posted but have no fear I have captured a few photos to keep you up to date on what I've been doing.

So I experienced my first roller derby and let me tell you how freakin awesome it was. I thought it would be a bunch of young skaters but not so much, it was older people crusin around. I couldn't believe how physical some of those players got. They punching, pulling hair and throwing each other over the railing and fighting. There wasn't even padding on the ground and they were landing on the concrete. I got so into the fighting and everything else that was going on that some lady asked if I could explain to her how roller derby worked. I told her that it was my first derby and she said "OH", I thought you have been here before because you are so into it. How could I not, it was some great action. It wasn't until the end of the last few quarters that I finally figured out how they were keeping score. I tell you what, there is no way that I could do what they do and not be in some serious pain at the end of the night.

Fiesta BowL FeVeR

As we all know Boise State made it to the Fiesta Bowl against the TCU Horned Frogs. BSU were undogs in this game, but in typical BSU fashion, they proved thier critics all wrong!!!!! Doug and I flew out to Phoenix for the game and had a great time. It is an expierence that I won't forget and look forward to many more.

Donavan McNabb

I've always been a big fan of Donavan McNabb and I finally got the opportunity to see him play. It was an awesome game too because the Raiders actually won that game. Doug and I usually leave the games early because the Raiders are usually losing, but not this game we stayed till the last minute of the game and enjoyed every minute. Even though the Raiders won, I still love Donavan McNabb.

Teresa's Wedding

At the end of October Teresa and John got married in the Bountiful Temple. I flew out to Salt Lake to support her as well as see family. It was nice to see family that I haven't seen in a while.

LeT's gO oAkLaNd

One of the great things about living in a city is that there are several things to do and to choose from. My favorite thing is being able to check out a baseball, basketball or football game any time I want to go. I've never really had any favorite sports team when it comes to baseball or football, but since moving to the Bay Area, I've enjoyed going to the A's and Raiders games.

I went to a couple of baseball games this summer but there was one team I've been really wanting to see. No it's not the Red Sox cuz I've already seen them play twice now, but it's their heated rivals "The Yankees". Yep a little Derek Jeter and A Rod (yUMmmmy). Even though the A's lost the game, I can now say that I've seen the Yankees play.

For the second year now, Doug and I have gone to Monday Night Football to watch the Raiders play. Last year's Monday Night against the Broncos was a complete disappointment and BLOW OUT and we ended up leaving the game early. This year we were hoping for a better game against the Chargers and that's exactly what we got. The game was sold out and plenty of crazy Raider fans there to support their team. I met up with a couple of people that I used to work with and did a little bit of tailgaiting. What a freakin mad house walkin through all that tailgaiting mess. The game was freakin awesome!!! I didn't know a soul in that stadium, but now I know why they call it Raider Nation!!!! Doug turned to me during the game and asked me how it felt to be a part of the family??? It would also be my luck to sit next to a Charger fan too. I know she so wanted to cheer but she would get booed if she did. For those of you watching the game, the Raiders got screwed on that touchdown and should have won the game. But it took the Chargers until the last 18 seconds to score, damn you Philip Rivers!!!!! I'm just hopin that this season is going to be a lot better than the last. GO RAIDERS!!!!

wHeeL oF fOrTune

Right before the end of the summer and before school started, Doug and I decided that we were going to take a trip to Reno. We have been talking about going for a while and we finally got to going. Instead of flying, we turned it into a road trip. I have never been to Reno so I was excited to go. When we got there it was nothing like I thought it would be considering I've been to Vegas several times and thought it would be similar. Um not so much!!!!

I don't gamble much but I sure did get hooked on the Wheel of Fortune slot machines and they were pretty good to me as well. I won about $200 so I couldn't complain. Doug also had to show me where he went to his bowling tournament that took place in Reno as well. You know Dougie and his bowling.