California vs. Oregon 10/6/11

So last Thursday at noon we loaded up my parents motorhome with 20 friends + another vehicle with 6 more ... and headed down to Autzen Stadium for our first night game of the year.

Can I just say that I love going to Duck Games!

Anyway... the trip down.


Setup for tailgate...


the OFFICIAL Harley that drives the Duck (puddles) onto the field!!!
Dad is friends with the driver, so when we come to the game he usually comes by and finds us so that the kids can take a turn sitting on the hog.

(forgetting his name, Dad, & Jack)

I would be remiss to not put this shot of Jan... who requested he be in the photo with her.


While we were all taking turns sitting on the harley... part of the UO marching band came up and started playing for us and it was awesome.  They played a few songs and the kids were loving it and cheering for the band.

The kids...


Playing Ball...


bff's


the sweet babe fell asleep minutes before the game ended... and stayed sleeping while the kids started their "cup collecting extravaganza"

it didn't last long though because at the end of the game we headed down to the field so that the kids could throw the ball around...


AJ in a take down of Jack!


My wonderful mother who along with dad made this night possible for us and our friends.

dad & Josh's brother


friends


after the game... we loaded up all the kids and duck gear
4 girls asleep in the back bed.
4 tweens 2 teens playing cards ALL the way home (2+ hours)
1 little boy cozied in with his auntie melissa...
the rest of the adults tried to keep their eyes open.

arrival time home 2:30 a.m.
after unloading motorhome... 3 a.m.

2011 Duck Family Photo


and the photo that probably resembles our family the best...