WE ARE....PENN STATE!

WOW the energy coming from the students and family members of Penn State university is contagious and electrifying. All fall Mikaela has been raving about PSU and the football games: the tailgate, players, cheers, beer, energy, excitement, and more! So the Gribbin clan decided to get a taste of the fun filled arena for ourselves! What a day we had ahead of us... we started by tailgating together in the 30 degree weather...and by 30 I mean FREEZING. The wind chill brought the temp. down to feel like 23 degrees this Saturday. We were bundled with layers, hats, gloves and had a full car load of food and beer :) what more can the gribbin crowd ask for!?

We arrived around 11 and hung out with the fans until the start of the game. We danced, laughed and just enjoyed the company of great friends and family. I know I can only speak for me, but I must say there is no place I'd rather see my little sister then a college that will give her so many wonderful memories!

Once in the game we cheered on the Lions during their big senior day. It was the last home game of the season and the last time the fans would enjoy the blue and white in Beaver Stadium in 2012. We had a ton of fun drinking the most delicious hot chocolate and munching on warm pretzels, but sadly right after half time we could not endure the cold any more. We slipped out quite early but enjoyed listening to the game in the car while driving home. I don't think anyone was bummed to leave after sitting one minute in the warm car.

This was probably a trip that will go on the top of the 2012 list, but I am sure we will raise the bar next year when we plan the second annual trip to Happy Valley. Enjoy the pictures and all hail the blue and white!