New Adventures in Dallas

To say I was excited about going to the NCAA Men's National Championship Game would be a HUGE understatement.  I was smiling from ear to ear the minute I saw the stadium.  I honestly never thought I would attend the championship game because of the cost of travel and tickets, and then a dream opportunity became available.  The game was being played in Dallas and Kentucky had made it to the final dance.  David and I decided to buy tickets Saturday night after Kentucky won against Wisconsin in the final four.  

We walked up to the AT&T stadium Monday afternoon, and it felt like a dream!  My jaw dropped once inside.  I've heard people talk about the big screen above the field, but it really is something to see.  The size of the stadium, all the seats, how high it goes, the atmosphere...it was AWESOME!  Walking around, I noticed everyone was wearing Kentucky gear! I seriously think about 75% of the fans were cheering for Kentucky.  It was magnificent! Almost like being in Rupp Arena again...just a  bigger stadium.

So... I didn't think Kentucky would make it far in the tournament, but once inside I just knew they would win.  After all, I was at the CHAMPIONSHIP GAME! They had already beaten Wichita State, Louisville, Michigan, and Wisconsin. They had to win! Well...they did not, but we had a great time anyway! Our seats were great because they had blacked out the rest of the row and section next to us.  If you can tell from the picture any view from seats to the left of us would be blocked by the lifted risers along the sideline.  While it would have been 1000 times better with a win, I'm so thankful for the chance to be at the game! GO CATS!

On Wednesday, I went with a friend and her two children to the Dallas Zoo.  Her husband is also an interim manager with Chick-fil-A in the Dallas area.  I love the zoo and had so much fun hanging out with Megan and her kids.  The weather was awesome which was a huge plus!  It was the closest I had ever been to a giraffe, and they were largest tortoises I had ever seen! Elephants are always my favorite! So fun!