A Work of A.R.T.

Andy & I had a great time this past weekend.  Friday afternoon we headed down to Branson Mo for Andy's first game w/ the Crusaders.  It was 74 & sunny when we arrived!!! We spent the night w/ my family, the Baer's.  They are always great hosts.  Then Sat. afternoon I got some time w/ my younger cousin Trina.  We just hung out & shopped a little. 

My family was smart & decided not to go to the game w/ me.  haha  It was 30 degrees w/ sleet like no other.  I was only a few mins. late getting to the game & there was already a qtr. inch of ice on the bleachers... glad I brought a couple of blankets.  One to sit on & the other to wrap up in.  By the time the game was over though, you couldn't even see the bright red one I was covered up in because of all of the ice & little bit of snow on top of me... brrrrrrrr. 

The Crusaders did great!  Andy has never been happy to lose a game, but this time he was.  As were all of the players!!  They all played their hearts out!!!  It was one sloppy mudhole, but sure looked fun.  They lost 28-6, but really, they won!!!  The scoreboard did not do them justice.  They played well as a team after working some things out in the 1st qtr.  Since we let go of two of the owners just a couple of weeks ago & they guys only had about a week & a half to learn their offensive playbooks, they really proved who they are & are going to be!!!  I am very proud, as well as Andy, to say that we own a team that has such great men as players!!  It is quite an accomplishment to have a brand new team, w/ many recent changes, hold the seasoned Springfield Lightning to only 28 points!!  Afterwards we hung out with most of the team & it was really fun & great to get to know each of these men on a more personal level.  We truly look forward to football & friendships w? each of them in the future.  Bless you Crusaders!!!!