Homecoming in Davis

We went to Davis for Homecoming yesterday. They played against the SDSU Jackrabbits and lost 28-21 (it's been a tough first official year in the NCAA for the Aggies), but it was a very exciting game, none-the-less.

We got to Davis very early for my first official Cal Aggie Alumni Band-uh Marching practice. What fun it was to see old friends and to also let Gianna see me march from so close. During the actual game I'm sure she had no idea that I was out on the field, but Justin said she was watching me march around during practice.

Then we had a few hours to kill before our lunch with Alison so we drove around, did some errands and let Gianna have a nice nap in the car.

Gianna was very good all day.

She loved the Game and flirting with all of the other fans. She also got very excited when everyone started clapping at the same time (she loves clapping), and had a wonderful time walking around the stadium.

We had very good seats that were out of the sun, although it didn't matter because the weather was absolutely gorgeous. Another special treat is that we weren't seated too far from the Alumni marching band so Gianna loved dancing along when they played during timeouts. I decided to just play for the half-time show and after the game and to sit with Justin and Gianna during the game.

Okay, here's the really big news: Gianna fell asleep during the game!!! She is usually the WORST at sleeping in public. Justin and I were walking her around and had just finished buying her a UCD tee-shirt when a woman commented that she was a good sleeper and we were both so puzzled until we looked at Justin's arms and there she was just lounging, asleep! It was amazing. Except then we were so scared to wake her up Justin and I spent the whole 3rd quarter pacing in the olny shade in the whole stadium: under the score board (yes, it is very poorly planned).

All in all it was a great trip, we had a lot of fun and were happy to see the new stadium.