CSU Home Opener!

September was CSU's home opener and we were in attendance!  We decided to take the boys because we like to always take them to one game a year in Fort Collins and we like doing it when it is still warm :)

We headed up early and went to the bookstore to load up on much needed "gear".  New hats for Daddy and Chase were on the list this year.  Then we made our way to the stadium to tailgate with Grandma & Papa.  CSU has a great kids area so the boys played on some jump houses and collected beads, pom poms and CSU fans.

Since Craig & Marvin are 1st year "RamClub" members we were invited to a tailgate BBQ with free food and drinks and we got to hear from the athletic director.  It was perfect because we got a place to eat at that was in the shade ;)

Brady discovered that mardi gras beads serve very well as teething relief  :)

Heading into the games...3 generations of Hoeltings having some fun!

Chase posing by the cannon as we walked to our seats...

Stadium photo ops...

Ready to cheer on the Rams!!

We lasted in our seats about 5 minutes and then the boys were off and running!  We walked around the stadium and at one point the boys stopped and watched the game....this was seriously not a setup and I almost had a panic attack finding my camera fast enough - lol!

One of my favorite pictures I have ever taken!!

Chase found Cam the Ram and got his autograph and a picture!

Brady was a little less than thrilled to see Cam - lol!

After a fun-filled day, the boys crashed on the way home!  CSU lost but we still had a great time showing the boys the stadium and cheering for our alma mater!