Monday, November 23, 2015

Penn State vs Michigan


We got home yesterday from our last football weekend in State College as it was Penn State's last home game of the season.  We we're hoping to be undefeated at home but after rocky second half on Saturday that won't be happening it was a tough loss.  However, the sky was clear, the sun was out and the temperature was low - many layers were needed but it was prefect conditions for a final football Saturday.

It's been a great season with many fun tailgates.  We're still coming back from the sanctions in 2012 and even though it's tough, each season there's improvement to get back to where we used to be.  Looking forward to next week against Michigan State (wahoo someone finally took down Ohio State) and the bowl game.  We'll be back up for the spring game before we know it and in the meantime take a few trips back up for hockey game weekends.


With Ohio State/Michigan State getting the Game Day game and playing at 3:30 that assured us a noon time-slot making for a breakfast tailgate… 

bloody marys
mimosa bar

breakfast casserole
monkey bread
fruit
chips and dip
game day pretzels


This was the first game all season (and actually in at least a year or two) that it was just the five of us for the tailgate and game.




Michigan was in town for the weekend.  It was a solid first half and we went into half time only trailing by 4 and then things just sort of unraveled in the second half.  It was also our "white out" game - the first ever in history that didn't end up being a night game.


It was a cold weekend in State College.  Like 27 degrees on our morning walks cold - it hasn't been that chilly at home yet so it was an adjustment.  Other than the game there was lots of time by the fireplace lounging, football game watching, and a couple dinners out.  We went to the cutest little tavern, Duffy's Tavern, for dinner after the game and it was the perfect winter spot - a cozy little place.

Downtown State College had been decorated for Christmas so we had a good time riding through town looking at the lights before calling it an early night on Saturday.  The call time for those early game tailgates can wipe you out for the day.



The short holiday week is upon us and Thanksgiving will be here before we know it.  This $325 Nordsttrom gift card will also be over soon too.  Don't forget to enter - the giveaway runs through Wednesday.


Linking up with Biana & Meghan this lovely Monday.


20 comments:

  1. Sorry to hear they lost but you've definitely had a season full of great tailgates girl! xo, Biana -BlovedBoston

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  2. Looks like it was another fun day of tailgating, despite the loss. At least you guys were full of good food and drinks to stomach the loss!

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  3. Boo to the loss! But loving all of your fun tailgates from this year, and those mittens!!! Too cute <3

    Green Fashionista

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  4. Sorry about the loss, but yay to a great season of incredible tailgates! You guys definitely have it down to a science!

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  5. Sounds like a fun weekend! Happy Monday to you! :)

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  6. ugh i hate a loss but seriously - you guys look fantastic! great way to support the team. couldn't be cuter :) and loving that spread - give me a mimosa bar at a tailgate - yes! :) happy monday!

    xoxo cheshire kat

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  7. How cute are you for the game?? Love it and those mittens! Hoping you guys can manage to beat Michigan State next weekend! Your breakfast spread looked amazing! <3, Pamela Sequins & Sea Breezes

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  8. Oh my word, your mittens were just adorable!!! Too cute! Even though it was a tough loss, sounds like it was another great weekend there! Love how much you see your family...that is just so nice!

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  9. What a fun weekend!! Sorry Penn State lost but looks like some great weather and family time to make up for it :) Love your outfit with the head warmers and mittens!

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  10. It sounds like you had a great time at your last tailgate and home game, despite the tough loss! You're mittens are seriously the cutest though!
    I love that you'll get to head back to State College for some hockey games, and hopefully the spring football game will be here before you know it!

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  11. Your tailgates look like the best time! And love all your Penn State gear too!! And LOVE those Christmas PJs - I need some!!

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  12. Sorry for the loss but looks like a fun day of tailgating even though it looks very cold, You look well prepared for it though. Breakfast casserole and mimosas? Yes please!

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  13. Ugh I'm sorry about the loss, but the tailgate and your mittens look amazing! How is college football regular season seriously coming to a close?!

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  14. That stinks that y'all lost, but it looks like you guys had a great time! I'm so sad that football season is almost over. :o( It's too short!

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  15. Looks like another fun weekend of football - I cannot believe the season is basically over! Didn't you just start tailgating!?

    ps - love your christmas PJs

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  16. Go Blue ;) Haha I'm sorry!! It was a great game though and please take down MSU next weekend! :) So crazy to believe that football season is wrapping up already!

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  17. Your tailgate sounds amazing!!! You had me at mimosas & Bloody Mary bar, but then monkey bread too!? My mouth was watering!

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  18. Such a tough loss :( but the tailgating and allen street corner all decorated makes it a little better ;) I can't believe how fast the season went!

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  19. I can't believe college football season is almost over! I'm really hoping our team makes it and hopefully does well in the post season!

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  20. Your gloves!!!!! Those are so cute!! I love the Penn State colors!! It looks so sharp!! One of my nephew's friends is a Penn State commit, so you'll be cheering him on next year!!

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