Holiday Trip, Day 2

We had a wonderful morning of sleeping in, not something we usually get to do. The whole morning was very laid back as we got ready to walk to the Metrodome for the much anticipated Viking game. Today's game was against the Falcons.

The walk was short, only 4 blocks, but very cold. It was -33 with the wind chill factored in. Nora Beth did not like this temperature and insisted that Lamar carry her since her legs would not work in cold weather according to her.

While waiting for the gates to open (the longest 15 minutes ever!) the Viking Ragnar came out to greet the crowd. Nora Beth was scared of him, Lamar was just about at his feet showering him with kisses!

Since we arrived to the game so early to watch the warm up, Shianne and I went exploring the stadium. We came back with some face paint.

We had great seats, 6th row on the corner where the players come onto the field. We had a great view of the field and Lamar was able to talk to players as they came out on the field.

Unfortunately, the game did not favor the Vikings. The Falcons won 24-17. Not a pretty game for the Vikes.

When the game was over, we were able to get on the field. We had met a sports agent from Corvallis on our way in and he got us down on the field. The girls had a great time running around. We were able to meet Esera Tuaolo, a former Beaver and Viking player who was being interviewed on the field.

The walk back to the hotel was even colder than the walk there, we did not have the adrenaline of the game anticipation to keep us warm. The girls got into the pool to finish out the evening. Tomorrow we are going to the Mall of America.