#68

Although it seems that football is just getting started... actually there is only one last game next week! If that means fall is going to be over soon, I am NOT ready for it! Today, Mitch had a great game against St. Michael, with a fumble recovery that actually could have been a touchdown. He was playing nose tackle, there is a play up the middle and the ball is on the ground, Mitch scoops it up and runs into a pile. The next thing you know he was 10 yards downfield with nothing but daylight in front of him. Unfortunately the refs blew the whistle and called the play dead shortly after Mitch recoverd the ball - thinking he was down - it was obvious to his coaches (and dad and grandpa) that he wasn't. This was his second fumble recovery of the season. His team has been playing really well and have won 5 games in a row.

Bison #68

Biggest fans= Little brothers

If I had to guess, I would say Mitchell is probably describing his fumble recovery in the picture below:)

Truth be told this football season, at times I feel like I have spent much more time watching Joel than watching Mitchell. (Sad, but true) This is mainly due to Joel's recent fascination with "friends" at these football games. Playing with these "friends" at games usually draws Joel away from where we are sitting which means my eyes need to be on him, with is usually in the opposite direction of the game....

From what I can tell, Joel's definition of a "friend" is anyone close to his size, but can be quite a bit bigger as well... During a recent game, he insisted on offering yogurt covered pretzels to everyone at the football game (anyone between 3 and 4 feet anyway). Apparrently that is the height range of his potential friends.

I am actually amazed by how social he can be these days. As soon as we arrive at the football game, he leaves Grant in the dust, finds a "friend", and initiates playing, and then runs around with kids laughing and chasing during most of the game. Fun to watch.

Meanwhile, it is maybe equally surprising how content Grant is to stay close to mom and dad and basically SIT (sort-of) and watch the game. A new experience for me and something Jeff hasn't experienced for 10 years since Mitchell has a little tike. :)