Most of y'all know that I've never really been into sports. They just never interested me that much. So I didn't go to any sports parties or anything back in TX. I did go to a couple of super bowl parties at the church, but I never actually watched the game I just hung around with friends. Anyway, the point is that I figured it was time to broaden my horizons...or at least try to. So I went to my first ever football party this weekend. All summer I've been told "just wait til the Gator parties start!". So when the first game of the season rolled around this past Saturday, I figured I'd at least see what all the hoopla was about. And let me tell you....it was AWESOME! I didn't pay any attention to the game at all (I do know we won though), but I had a great time with my friends.
The party was at Pam and Kirk's house. I just love them to death. They're so amazing. And they very graciously open their house for alot of different events. I remember the first event I ever went to at their house. I had only been here a few weeks (I don't think it'd even been a month yet). It was a women's only party, but I hardly knew anyone. There were people everywhere. I didn't know how so many people could fit into one house. And I was so overwhelmed!
This time was so different though. There were TONS of people. Even more than the women's party (which I didn't think was possible). It was literally standing room only. And there was massive amounts of food. I sampled a couple different things. But I finally settled on Rodney's Shepard's pie. It was so good!! I had 2 heaping bowls full! I felt like such a little piggy. But I had heard that there'd be amazing food, so I'd purposefully not eaten much the rest of the day so that I could pig out at the party. And I did just that.
(This is just a sample of all the food that was there.)
They had 3 TVs going (that I know of, there could have been more, but I don't think there were). They even had one set up outside for all the smokers. It was great. I sat outside just cause it was so crowded inside. It was fun though. This time around, instead of feeling overwhelmed and scared, I felt right at home. I brought a friend of mine with me that lives in my apartment complex. It was like the tables were turned. Instead of being the scared newcomer, I got to be the experienced one. It was fun. I felt kind of bad for him though, cause he really didn't know anyone. But he was a real trouper and adapted quickly. I had a blast though. I was totally in my element. I was also showing off just a little though. And apparently it worked. On the way home he was saying how impressed he had been by how many people I knew and how well I seemed to fit in there. I said I was very blessed to have found such a great family here in Gville, cause that's exactly what they are, my new family. And it was very obvious all through out the night. It was fun to kind of watch them be slightly protective of me. It made me feel even more loved.
In the end, the Gator party lived up to everything everyone said about it and more. I had a blast! I'll definitely be attending the other parties throughout the football season. And, who knows, I might actually learn a thing or two about football along the way. The last thing I'll say on the subject is this: GO GATORS!!! And now I'll leave you with some pictures of the big event. Love to all!
Donna and me! I love her! She's awesome!
Donna and her new boyfriend.
Remy and me.
Pati and me. It's not the greatest picture of her, but it's the only one I have with the both of us. I love her so much! She's awesome!
Two cute little girls supporting the Gators. The face paint was so cute!
Michelle and Rodney. I absolutely adore them! And this has to be one of the best pictures I've seen of them. Michelle's so pretty!
September Grace and Kelly. They're both really cool. And very funny. You will NEVER meet anyone else like September Grace. If you ever meet her...you'll understand.
Two of my newer friends. Michelle just moved back to Gville and she's totally sweet. And Jack is someone I'm just starting to get to know.
Just a small fraction of the amount of people that were there. This is a VERY small fraction. It was getting late and people had started to thin out and this is only one room of the house.
Pam and Zach are funny. I absolutely adore Pam. She's a riot. She's living proof that the saying "dynamite comes in small packages" is totally true!
2 comments:
Thanks for the post it helps us in Texas to keep up with your busy schedule. Looks like good times. Thanks all you guys in Florida for loving up on our girl.
Hey, looks like you had a blast! I saw your pictures on facebook but did not have a chance to comment because I had just gotten back from the youth retreat I was on. I was exhausted that I just went straight to bed. Looks like you are turning into a Gator fan, I guess they converted you. I don't know what say other then it was bound to happen at some point. At least you are ahead and already have a huge stuffed gator. haha. I am glad to see you have friends and are getting out. Olive Juice!
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