Super Bowl Sunday

I love football. It probably comes from my Texas roots, but I love the game. I don't always understand the formations and why the ref threw his flag, but I love it. I love going to the game, being with the crowd, or drinking a six pack at home in front of the TV. The Super Bowl makes me sad because I know that it's over. But I also know it's party time. Here are a few of the things we do.

We always stand during the National Anthem. And, of course, I have to cry. It is a beautiful song that just makes me so proud of our country. I have this deep seated patriotism that I believe comes from my father. You cannot spend as much time as I have on an Air Force base and not have pride in this country of ours. That's why I get so peeved at politics and politicians and people that take advantage of the working American. Too much has happened for the citizens of this country to have someone wipe their feet on us.

I always have an Italian sausage on a hoagie roll with grilled peppers and onions. I love those damn things. The boy had one with me, but not on a hoagie roll. He just had his cut up on a plate. And hubby had a hoagie roll. He's still on his BRAT diet. Poor baby. But he did sneak a couple of potato chips. It sucks eating bland food.

And the kids always bug the stuffing out of us to change the channel. But with all the great commercials, how can we? I mean really. They have had some really good commercials over the years, and we love them.

This year I am rooting for Arizona. Go Cards! I really like Kurt Warner and have since he was with St. Louis. He is a man of honor and faith and knows that his path on this Earth was predestined by God. He does all he can for those that are less fortunate. And he's cute to boot. But I like his playing style and think he got the short end of the stick a couple years ago. So I hope Arizona rips it up.

It's going to be a long night. Enjoy it. And if you're drinking beer, have one for hubby!