Fly Eagles Fly

Are you an Eagles fan? Well, I wasn't really a FULL fan, but I am right now. Eddie has a client who plays for the Eagles and we went up this past weekend for a game. It was a big game- a playoff game, which was super cool. Even better: the Eagles WON and are advancing.... boys would like to believe they are going back this weekend. They aren't. But good thinking.

Here is a look at our trip (and WAY too many pictures... but got to document it, you know??):

We left after school on Friday and headed up towards DC. Eddie's sister lives there so we broke up the trip by staying with her the first night.

 The drive up to DC was so much easier than we were anticipating. The boys were so so good and we hit very little traffic, which was amazing.

As soon as we arrived, Andy had incredible success in the bathroom (I only share that here because y'all know it all when it comes to that!). We were beyond thrilled that he got that taken care of so we (read: I) wouldn't have to take him to the potty a  million and ten times during the game.

 The boys were excited about sleeping in CBs big ol' bed with her.... they stayed up too late, but slept pretty well.

They each got rubics cubes for Christmas and I swear to you, they have never played with a toy more. Are these making a comeback lately? I have seen them everywhere recently. Cal can solve one side (but not the others....yet). Not exaggerating when I say they played with these the entire trip. Literally. 

 We drove into Philly Saturday morning. That was around a 2.5 hour drive and it wasn't bad either. No traffic and boys were good!

Our room wasn't ready upon check in, but they did have a room with a king sized bed and a pull out couch. Fine, we will take it... we were anxious to check in and change clothes before the game (which didn't start until 4:30, but we (read: eddie) felt the need to get there wayyyyy early. SO we took this room and it was pretty amazing. There was a kitchen and a living room and then the bedroom. It was nice. And the view was good too. 

 We chilled for a bit before getting ready for the game.

 Here is my big fail. Eddie got the call from Alshon (his player) that we were going to be in his suite during the game. That was HUGE because it was supposed to be beyond cold during the game. So I dressed the boys in sweatpants, longsleeved shirts and their jackets- didn't think we would need much else because we would be inside. I packed hats and gloves and called it good.

Eddie and I were layered up, but we left the mega layers back in the hotel room...

 (and took our pic....)

It was hot in our hotel room and hot in the uber on the way to the game....

We got to see Alshon on the banner!

So, we soon were NOT hot when we got out of the uber and into the WIND and the cold. We went to pick up our tickets and had to wait (we were that early....) for them to be brought over. 

 Once we got the tickets, we saw we had sideline passes for before the game, which was BEYOND awesome.

 Heading in.....

 the sidelines were so so cool.... and SO SO cold! This is where the fail comes in.... had I known we were going to be down there, I would have layered them up more, or bundled them more. It was COLD down there and the wind was blowing SO hard.

Alshon wasn't warming up yet, so we went up to the concourse for a hot chocolate to warm everyone up. Poor Andy was sharking profusely.  He was happy with the hot chocolate though!

We warmed up an bit and then went back on the field- everyone had to clear off at 30 mins prior to kick. With about 40 seconds to spare, Alshon looked over and saw us and came running over to see the boys: it was SO cool!

 I didn't fan girl out of anything, but when he came over, everyone around us was screaming his name- like the other people on the sidelines, the people in the stands behind us- everyone.... but it was like he didn't even hear them. He came over and shook both boys hands and took pictures and gave me a huge hug. It was really nice of him.

Alshon Jeffery #17! Eddie has known him a while but this was our first time meeting him and he could not have been nicer.

After our hellos with Alshon, we ran up to get in the suite- we were thinking it would  be nice and toasty warm.... but they had the windows open....! There was a small little heater in there, but it was far from where we were. The boys sat in the front of the box and got some popcorn to take in the start of the game. 

 The view was beyond beautiful.

Andy came and sat with me on the couch (there were TVs in there!) to warm up for a bit. They shut one of the windows so it was warming up in the room.

Cal was in heaven. 

 I don't really know who these guys are, but they are famous football players. Cal could recite their stats. I was told to take this picture, so I did. (Andy's smile has gone haywire lately.... what in the world)

Finally the windows were closed! We moved at halftime to the front row of the suite, which was a GREAT way to watch the game!

 It was an AMAZING game and Alshon had some GREAT catches, and thankfully, the Eagles won! They are one step closer to the super bowl! CRAZY.

After the game, we met up with Alshon again and he took the boys on the field-

He asked a guy to take a picture of all five of us- how sweet is that?!

 He was nice enough to drive us home after all of this- side note, as we were driving, a car next to us spotted Alshon driving and started screaming and then held out the camera to take his picture. I thought Andy was going to die. He thought it was the funniest thing ever!

The next morning, we killed some breakfast. Andy ate and ate and ate- breakfast is his meal I think

We showered and checked out of the hotel and walked around a bit before deciding we needed a Philly Cheesesteak. #wheninPhilly....? 

 These were SO so so so good.... As I mentioned, I am doing weight watchers- and this is why I love it so much.... because I knew I wanted to have one of those (and the 17 points it cost me...) so I budgeted the rest of the day! Boom! I went over by a few points, but I was under a few days prior so it all balances out. Shall I continue to justify???? nahhh

After lunch, we went over to Alshon's house for a bit to watch some of the next game with him. Who are these children, hanging out in his house like they own the place?!?!

 Finally, we headed back to DC where we spent the night (CB had to fit in the middle of the bed below....).

 And then on Monday we headed on home! It was really a great weekend and a lot of fun. Andy needed to draw a picture on the way home... or something. He was working hard.

It was an amazing experience for the whole family to get to do that together. Watching football is something we enjoy doing as a family- so when we get to involve traveling while watching, it is even better.


Thankful for this time with these males.... although, I swear they are stinkier than they used to be.

PS- y'all pull for the Eagles now, k??