Washington vs. Tennessee

Maryland born Rob has loved the Washington Redskins since he was a little boy and the kids followed along on being fans.  I'm still on the fence but it's fun watching their joy, especially when the team actually wins.  

Every year as part of Matthew's birthday celebration Rob buys tickets to a Washington Redskins Commanders game.  For Sunday's game the Boy Scouts were invited to hold the flag during the National Anthem so Rob signed Matthew up and Brianna was able to join in as a guest.  I could have too but decided to be the picture taker instead.  We headed to Maryland early for rehearsals.  

Then we had a chance to walk around, grab some lunch and unexpectedly had a chance to meet former wide receiver Santana Moss.  

An hour before game time I took my seat in the stands while Rob and the kids met up with the other flag holders near the field.  They watched the band walk by getting ready for the pregame celebration.  

Proudly carrying the flag.  

They are at the top corner above the stars.  This could be a once in a lifetime opportunity and I was happy for them.  

And an incredible 42-19 win over the Tennessee Titans made it even better.  

It was a great way to end the first week of turning 17 for Matthew.  

Here in Pennsylvania the kids have off from school today for the first day of hunting season.  I have a refrigerator filled with left over Thanksgiving food that I have to figure out what to do with, a living room crammed with boxes of Christmas decorations I have yet to put on display, and a lot of grocery shopping to do.  Happy December, everyone!