Hayden Attends First Football Game; History Repeats Itself

Last Saturday we took Hayden to her first football game, a playoff game between the Atlanta Falcons and the hometown Arizona Cardinals. We didn't plan on this but we couldn't find a sitter so we brought her along.

Precedence had been set. Daddy attended his first playoff game when he was 3 months old, in 1977. That day the hometown Denver Broncos who had historically been terrible, won. On this day, the Arizona Cardinals, who had historically been terrible, won. Hmmm.

The place was crazy loud, the loudest we have ever heard it. A few times little one grabbed her ears so we had to give her "earmuffs" with our hands. I think somebody called child protective services on us but they didn't have any tickets to the sold out contest so they couldn't get in.

Anyway, Hayden was great the entire game and even though she didn't sleep all day, she created absolutely zero fuss during the game. It just proves that she is a social girl and loves being around people. She was very interested in all the people around us, the lights, the sounds - all of it.

In the 4th quarter, fatigue caught up with her and she was out cold. Even though the stadium was as loud as ever, it didn't wake her from her slumber. She was adorable and it is a great memory.

Hayden Dances with Mommy at the Football Game