What makes my 11 year old TICK?? BSU of course! For Bryce's 11th birthday party we decided to surprise him and take him and 10 buddies on a "surprise" fieldtrip. We started out with a nasty joke, telling the boys we were going to Build a Bear at the mall...not that there's anything wrong with that. It's just not the funnest for these macho boys. We arrived at the mall and broke the news to them that we had won a contest at the Blue and Orange store...we were going to get 1st in line to meet Vinny Perretta of the BSU Broncos. The boys each got a new BSU shirt and hat from the Blue and Orange store--OUR FAVORITE STORE--and then they met Vinny and he signed all their stuff and was such a nice guy. They were thrilled! Both for meeting Vinny and not having to go to Build a bear.
Next, we were off to BSU to see the stadium and the amazing skyboxes! Joel has lots of great connections and was able to get us a personal tour of this beautiful new facility at BSU. It was so thrilling. As much for Joel and I as for the kids. We even brought along our trusty photographer/best buddy, Kevin. He was equally squealing with delight. To top of the day, we got to actually run and play on the blue turf. That stuff is so cool. I didn't realize that the turf is about 2" long and quite soft. The boys were in seventh heaven. We finished our day with posters and trading cards and were back home for cake! BSU of course made by my FABULOUSO sister Tia!! IT was a darling blue turf field with Bryce's name on it. I'll figure out how to load more than 3 pictures someday...
Bryce had the best birthday ever! He was walking on clouds the entire weekend. He was so cute. He now wants to put up the saying, "The only colors I see are Blue and Orange" on his wall in his bedroom. Someday that kid is going to be a BSU FANATIC FAN!! Like father, like son. Happy 11th Birthday, Bryce. We love you.
