Ole Miss vs. Mizzou

September 8, 2007---Yesterday was the first home game for the Ole Miss Rebel football team. We were excited. Football is my FAVORITE season of the year. We arrived in the Grove at 9:15 Saturday morning, eager to unpack and organize the tailgate. A very heavy rain had just dumped on Oxford for about an hour and it was very muddy. Luckily, they (Kevin, Stephanie, Rick, and Ryan) had snagged the perfect location for the Dixie Clique tents---at the intersection of Sorority Row and the Grove, one tent in from the street---perfect for loading and unloading and near the Hotty Toddy Potty!!! The new red chairs, table arrangements, and chandeliers were awesome! We had a good crowd and tons of delicious food. The rain held off and the weather was nice-- hot and humid but still bearable. We left the Grove at 4:30 p.m. heading to the stadium for a 5 o'clock kick-off against the Missouri Tigers. Archie Manning started the Hotty Toddy (which sounded like an All State commercial). The 1st, 3rd, and 4th quarters were great but the 2nd quarter was terrible. The Rebels just couldn't keep up and lost 35-28. After the game, the girls and I stayed in the Grove for a few minutes, then left to pick up Jackson from Grandmother's house (he has lost the ability to come to football games this season due to his stunt at the Auburn game last year). Rick and Ryan stayed for a while to socialize and pack up the tailgate supplies. It was a long day but oh, so much fun. As usual, Anna Catherine had a blast and I believe Chloe thoroughly enjoyed her first Grove/gameday experience. We're looking forward to the Florida game in two weeks and seeing lots of amazing friends we haven't seen in quite a while.