My oldest son was pleased yesterday.
The rest of us, though, were dying.
I thought about live-blogging the Vikings playoff game but than decided against it. What would have been the point? All I’d be doing is repeating myself.
“Ack! Another turnover!”
“Groan! They dropped the ball again?!”
“No! Not another interception!!”
“Ouch. This game is killing me.”
My near-death experience had nothing to do with these jalapeño poppers, I’m sure.
No, instead it was the ousting of my home team that did me in—a team that has, in my opinion, been a class act all season and who deserved this chance at a Super Bowl win.
They played hard despite those screw-ups, you know?
And not all of the refs’ calls were fair.
My heart went out to our quarterback especially, who, in the words of our local newspaper, took “a season’s worth of punishment” last night. I know that the Saints were supposed to tackle him, but to have hit Favre as hard and in the ways that they did…
Well, I’d best not express my opinion on this matter.
My words would not be ladylike.
This little cutie patootie is Baby Anthony’s godcousin, Timothy. He didn’t care what was happening on the big screen. His birthday cupcakes were done up in team colors and really, that was all that mattered.
Plus he’d just gotten some cool presents.
We watched the game at my friend Tina’s house. Tina grew up on the other side of the river and as such, bleeds green and gold.
She very graciously held her tongue as the Vikings ship was sinking.
Tina, too, is a class act.
(Sidenote: Tina’s daughter Kaylee is not a Vikings fan, either. She donned this contraband apparel only after being dared to do so, and then shrieked, “Don’t put that on your blog!”)
(Sorry, Kaylee.)
Eventually all was said and done and lost, and there was nothing left to do except pack up our things and go home for another season.
Sigh. We’ll see you next year.
With love and regret and a great big heap of longing, I am
I feel for ya' Margaret. They could have won. They should have ran the ball, called a time out and then kicked the field goal. Instead, Favre threw it, lost it, game went into OT and, well, the Saints did exactly what the Vikings should have done. Tough loss. Better luck next year! I bet Favre will be back for another year. What do you think?
By the way… do you have a recipe for those jalapeno poppers? They look delicious!
I've added the link to the recipe, Jodi! Just click on the words "these jalapeno poppers".
I love the baby carrying method in that last picture. Now I have a new excuse to buy some more overalls for Squirt!
So sorry Margaret and family. 🙁 I was hoping Minnesota would win as well. And my little brother always carried my babies around like John is in the photo. So funny.
I'm from CA and not much into football until the playoffs start, but all season, I have been a huge fan of Bret Favre and "his story". I join you in your sadness over last night's loss…the Super Bowl won't hold the same excitement for me without his presence.
My team captain was rooting for your QB, if that's any consolation. I stayed out of it.
word verification: shiva; if you were Jewish, you'd be sitting shiva today (sort of)
On Margaret, we're in the same state of mourning as you… (Truthfully, I was apprehensive checking out your post this a.m.)
With the very first just-a-little-bit-too-hard-hit last night, we feared that the name of the game for the Saints was definitely NOT good sportsmanship.
Our soon-to-be son-in-law stated that he certainly lost a lot of respect for the Saints with their plan of "Beat the QB to a pulp every chance you get." What a shame the refs didn't throw the flags that should been thrown concerning that…
I just hope Mr. Favre is able to get out of bed today.
You're certainly not alone, Margaret. I think our entire state is mourning this morning =( The game was too intense, and we were so close. If we're so disappointed this morning, I can only imagine what those players feel like. They played so well all season. Poor guys! My heart goes out to them … (Sigh!)
Margaret, I thought of you as I watched. I, too, am a Favre fan (have you read his wife's book? It's a good read.) and wanted to see him win. All I will say is that anything un-lady-like that you might say would be justified. Nearly 20 hits and not a single sack means they were knocking him down when the ball was already gone every time. I like the Saints even less than I did before, and can only hope the Colts will do their job in two weeks.
Thank you for your delightful and light-hearted blog!
Gee, I watched the game too, from New Orleans. Let me see, the refs and the Saints conspired to get Favre. I could have sworn there was more to the game than that. I would hope that if we had lost, we would congratulate the winning team and move on to next year. Good sports are reared, not born. I wich you all better luck next year. We're on our way to Miami.
That is, hands down, my favorite reason to put overalls on babies!
Sorry for the loss. I felt really badly for Favre…he was definitely beaten up but good.
As an old time Raiders fan, I can appreciate a PHYSICAL football game…
'Course, I'm a Giant's fan, so my season ended LONG ago 🙁
Pax…
Who cares about the game, your hubby looks so cute in that beard!!
Just kidding! (I mean he does, but you know what I mean!)
My hubby's partner is very happy too, because, he, too, is a Colt's fan and will not have to be teased the next couple weeks now that the Vikes lost!
Oh, yeah, the Vikes have not been to the SuperBowl since I was a kid and we happened to be living in California that year….the irony
Even this "green and gold" bleeding heart Packer fan couldn't bring myself to gloat last night after the game. The look on my husband's face was far to sad. However, if it makes Vikings fans feel better, the last time that Favre was in a NFC Championship game (ala the Packers), his last play of the game was an interception and the Packers lost in overtime. That being said, it was an interesting game to watch! However, if you need consolation, I am hosting a blog giveaway over at my blog today. Feel free to enter. God Bless! -Marie
I love that last picture!
As a tried and true Packer fanatic, I was pertty happy with the results, although watching Brett limp off the field was even sad for me! Enjoy the drama that's sure to come…
Hahaha Anthony! Portable babe. Love it
I was also in "mourning" this morning because my home team, THE $%#&@# JETS, (oh, did I just say something not nice??? sorry!) were also eliminated. Boo Hoo. Those dang Colts just whipped 'em! I'm rooting for the Saints, I don't like those Colts!!! : (
I haven't seen such an exciting game in a LONG time….I'm in Tampa Bay Buc territory and I don't think we even played this year, oh wait, we showed up each Sunday but just didn't play. I was really rooting for Bret and thought of you guys as we watched the game. What a huge heartbreak. As an aside, I kept looking at the Vikings helmets to get a good look at that logo – it does look hard to draw!
They did play a wonderful game, even with all the beatings. I too, hope he'll be back again next year!
Your oldest son's a Colt's fan and you don't make him do extra chores for not supporting the home team????
Great photos!
Got to weigh in. I, too, was upset about the beating Favre took and lost some respect for the Saints. However, I wouldn't, of course, be rooting for the Saints anyway. GO COLTS!!! lois
I love your oldest son now! Go COLTS!!! 🙂
Food has never looked so good, amazing jalapeno popper photo, I will try to replecate them for my family.
Sorry, for your troubles (not really), as a Colts and Saints fan, I was loving it all day Sunday. Great fun! Go Big D. Thanks Brett!
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So not funny M. Don't choke on those poppers when you make them for your family. You jinx.
I haven't been this happy since Scott Brown took Teddy's seat!
Thanks Brett, go Saints!
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Is this football talk? Cuz ya lost me.
Except for those poppers. I don't even like jalapeno-anythings, but those look wonderful.
And I like that handy carrying case for the baby.
Nothing to do with football or the jalapeno poppers. Just wanted to say, oh my is that baby boy ADORABLE or WHAT!! He's got the greatest smile evah!
Have yourself a great Friday Miss Margaret!