Navy Football Game

 

The other weekend, we were in Maryland and we went to the last Navy home football game of the season. I grew up in a football family, but I am not a football fan anymore—I do not particularly enjoy watching the game, nor do I really appreciate most of the fans.

  

That said, this game, and all Navy home games, tend to be the most family-friendly games I have ever been to. People are polite and the school really gears the game to be an environment that is safe and respectful. In addition, they have this huge hill where you can sit, picnic style, and watch the game. The kids run up and down the hill, roll down the hill, etc. It is a great place for kids, and Alex talked about the game for days after! 

Alex loved the cannon that went off after a Navy touchdown and for every kick off. 

We got pretzels, nachos and funnel cake, and enjoyed hot chocolate after the sun went down. 

My dad brought a piece of cardboard for Alex to slide down the hill. 

Getting ready to roll down to Aunt Amanda. 

A little out of focus, but Andy and I rarely have photos of just the two of us, so I am including it!

The final highlight of the night was the bald eagle that came to the hill and the kids all got to pet it!

It was a really fun outing and I can see this becoming a family tradition.