Super Bowl Sunday

    Growing up we  had several watch parties and it became a tradition to have friends and family over to watch the game, play air hockey, pool and eat! It was such a fun way to watch the game...even if we were just watching for the commericals. I can remember the first 3-D commerical. Lucas, Matt and I sat frozen in our glasses as the commerical aired. I'm sure we were quite impressed by the special effects. Today we would probably think, "Wow, that's all?!!" Either way Super Bowl Sunday has special memories.  

In January of 1993, my Grandfather called to let my parents know that he had four tickets to the Super Bowl that was being played in Pasadena. He was a long time Dallas Cowboy season ticket holder and they had offered him tickets! The "B Team" aka Mom and Dad weren't asked to go. Grandpa wanted to take Matt because the game was being played on his 14th birthday. Then he felt it was fair to take Sarah because they were the two oldest grandchildren. For those of you who know me well, know that this didn't go over very well. I may have pouted a little and Grandpa said he would try to get more tickets. It just so happened that the Cowboys were having a lottery for any left over tickets. Grandpa(who was the luckiest man on Earth) put his name in for two and got them! Rachel and I were on our way!!!! (Grandpa would have NEVER heard the end of it if we hadn't gotten to go!!!)  So here we go, Gran, Grandpa, Matt, Sarah, Rachel and  me! I can remember driving to the game and getting lost. We followed a stretch limo along with an entourage and realized later it was Michael Jackson. He was the half time performance! Garth Brooks sang the national anthem and we were having a blast. Matt and Grandpa sat in the end zone and high-fived Emmitt Smith after a Cowboy touchdown. Gran and the girls sat in the last row of the stadium, but we didn't care! After the Cowboy victory, Troy Aikman said he was going to Disney Land. Matt made us go to Disney Land the next day to look for Troy Aikman, but never spotted him! 

We had such a great trip and it wasn't until several years later that I appreciated what a great experience it was. Watching a Super Bowl in person is a once in a life time trip (to most!) but going with Gran and Grandpa was pretty cool too! That was the only time, we went somewhere with them and two of our cousins! It will forever be a fond memory!    (Don't worry, Scott and Molly went the very next year when it was played in Arizona. Gran wouldn't let them be left out!) 

So as you enjoy the game, food and family, remember it isn't who wins that counts(unless your team loses), but the people you are with! 

Happy Super Bowl Sunday!          

                      1993 Super Bowl XXVII

Date Played: January 31, 1993
Teams: Dallas Cowboys vs. Buffalo Bills
Winner: COWBOYS
Final Score: 52-17
Location: Pasadena, California