01.19.2013: Drake's Second Flag Football Game

Drake's second game was a good one too...they played the "Chargers".  This was actually one of the better teams in the league and had either been together for quite a while, or practiced a LOT.  They did have a few cry-babies on this team though...haha!!  You'd think at this age, they could hold it together a little better...but no, some of them were pretty bratty.  Anyways, we held our own against them though...lost the game, but put up a great fight!

 

Drake had a pass in this game...and again, a bunch of running plays. 



 

Team photo

01.13.2013: Food Truck Festival

On Sunday, Vince, Drake and I went to the Food Truck Festival over at Talking Stick/Salt River Fields.  Originally Brent/Alisa and crew were going to join us...but decided not to....so we 3 went solo (together).  It turned out to be a lot of fun, but also a lot of expensive!  When I think of food trucks, I think cheap food.  Not these days with these gourmet chefs and gourmet menus!  So, you have to pay to get in....then you have to buy food tickets so you can buy food & drinks.  Each "item" that you can buy at a truck costs anywhere between 3-10 tickets (at $1 per ticket).  So, we decided we better pick a few favorites and stick to those, instead of trying a little of everything, which was my original plan!  So, Drake picked Indian Fry Bread with beans & cheese on it.  Vince got one of those too.  I held out for the Lobster Grilled Cheese sandwiches!  The line for this one was about an hour long...but oh so worth it!  Glad we got there early because it was over twice that when we left!  We also tried some cajun gumbo with sausage.......green chili mac & cheese....a green chili & cheese baked potato.  Drake had a funnel cake for dessert too.  So, we got to try a few things, and were definitely full....but also about $100 in the hole.  Yes, $100 for 3 people to eat some food truck food. 

 

Oh well, it was a really fun event and very cool to see all the crazy trucks...and their crazy & fun menus!  Next time we would probably limit ourselves a little more on what we try....and maybe share more of the items! 

 



One of the BBQ food trucks....an old converted bus that was actually REALLY cool!

 One of the non-sharable items: 

The Lobster Grilled Cheese Sandwich

01.12.2013: Drake's First Flag Football Game

Today was Drake's first flag football game of the season.  He actually had a great team and a really good coach this season (which is pretty hit & miss in these leagues).  The league and team were both super organized...a rarity we have found in kids sports!  It is kinda nice now that Drake is a little older playing flag....they have real plays, the kids actually get it, it moves pretty fast, it isn't chaotic, they can throw & catch the ball, and they understand football.  It is slightly refreshing this year!!  Anyways, the game was a lot of fun.  Drake had quite a few plays that were both thrown and handed off to him.  He is the fastest kid on the team, so they had a couple great running plays geared toward him.  I'm not sure how many rushing yards he had, but it was a lot.

 

Oh, did I mention it was freezing!  I forget how cold it gets here in the early mornings in Jan!  :)

 

 

01.01.2013: Now That's More Like It

Ok this was supposed to be our New Years Eve dinner while we were waiting up till midnight to rock in 2013.  Oh well....I think this is a better way to start a new year, than to end an old one.  Grilled crab legs, roasted brussel sprouts, and blue cheese mashed potatoes....with a side of WINE, of course.  Delish!!!  Here's to a great, and loving, and promising, and healthy, and successful 2013.