It's the Most Wonderful Time of Year

The weather's right.  It's time.  I can feel it in my bones.  My favorite time of year is here.  It is...

(Drumroll please...)

Boilermaker Football.

Next Sunday, at 3am local time, my Boilers will be on the road taking on Cincinnati.  I can't be there in person.  And I will be relying on the questionable internet  to be able to watch them at all.  But I'm still pumped. After, all, I am a Boilermaker.

Somewhat embarrassingly, of the 10 best moments in my life, Purdue is in some way involved in at least 7 of them.  So this web log is dedicated to some of those moments.

At the top is a play for which a picture won't do justice:

 

My first Homecoming

Tailgating at Slaytor Hill during All-American Marching Band Pregame show

Marching with Uncle Scott and the Alumni Band

Mecca for any fan of the Big Ten.

BOILER UP

Win in Evanston with my college room mates

Homecoming Pep Rally - Joe Tiller signature on football

Game at Rice

After big win against Ohio State

Boilermakers don't smile

I expect to see this often on 9/14, when the hated Irish come to town.

I told Katie today that no matter where we are, no matter our plans, we'll be in Pasadena on 1/1 if Purdue's there.  That's just the fine print on any Christmas plans that came with marrying me.

All Hail Our Old Purdue

Catching Up

It looks like I have to apologize yet again for my lack of blogging, but here is what we have been up to the past few weeks:

My School Sailing Adventure
I had a fun Monday at work as I got to go sailing with some of my students through a charity called Sailors with Disabilities.  We all had the opportunity to steer the boat and work some of the ropes to raise the sails.  So much fun!

 
Our Weekend Adventure in Noosa
Nick was able to sneak away from work early on a Friday and we made the 4 1/2 hour drive south to Noosa.  We had beautiful weather and were able to get plenty of good meals and shopping in while we were there.  Can't beat 70 degrees in the dead of winter.

Boomtown
About a month ago Gladstone had a big show outside at the marina called Boomtown.  The city was abuzz so Nick and I decided to pack a picnic and check out what all the fuss was about.  The premise of the show was basically, "yes, we know Gladstone isn't the greatest place but make the most of what you've got"!  Well Boomtown, we couldn't agree more!  In a curious way watching mediocre talent can sometimes be more entertaining than watching top talent.  See if you agree:

My New Car
Dad, shield your eyes...it is very difficult to find Fords in Gladstone.

And finally Nick's Failed Attempt at a Mustache

Whew!  Feels good to be all caught up:).