Shafer Time and Terps Lacrosse

Every spring, Chad and I talk about taking the kids to see a University of Maryland lacrosse game.  Both the men and women's programs are nationally ranked and the games are usually very fun, but for some reason, life always gets in the way.

This year, we noticed that part of the NCAA tournament, for the men's team, was being played at Navy Stadium, in Annapolis.  They were playing Cornell on May 20th.  We were free that weekend, so we made plans to stay with the Shafers, and then head to the game the next day.

E and Denise were out of town, but Lauren and Charlie were super excited to spend time with Matthew.  We prepped for the tailgate the next day and hung out.  The kids had fun wrestling with the sleeping bags.  An interesting game, but they were occupied for most of the evening, so we were not going to say anything!  ha ha ha

The next day we met up with Coach Harry and Little Harry before heading to the stadium.  We managed to get great parking spots and set up a tailgate.  The kids immediately began playing lacrosse.  Lauren had never played before, so Harry and Mathew showed her what to do.  She really liked it.  The adults immediately began to hang out in the shade of the canopy.  It was REALLY hot out that day!

Eventually, we had to turn the car on, blast the AC, and let the kids hang out in the back.  Thank goodness for movies and snacks!

Once at the game, we found a big block of seats for our whole group.  We got into the stadium too late to get seats in the shade and within a few minutes, everyone was dying.  Every time a cloud crossed in front of the sun, people cheered.  Luckily, the game was enjoyable and there was a shaved ice truck for the kids.  Not going to lie, I might have had quite a bit of shaved ice as well.  Did I mention that it was really hot out?!?!

                               

                          

After the Terps won the game (Woo Hoo), we headed back to the parking lot to tailgate for a bit longer.  The kids hung out in the back of the car and we pulled out some more snacks and fruit for everyone.  It was fun to see so many of our old tailgate buddies and we always enjoy any reason to tailgate!

When we realized how late it was, we packed up the car and headed back to the Shafers.  E and Denise had just gotten home, so we spent some more time there.  It is always nice to get these kids together and Chad and I were not going to complain about spending more time with Pat and Denise.  

Although I could have done without the heat, I am still glad we went to the game.  The kids had fun and we will always welcome the opportunity to cheer on our beloved Terps.  Here is hoping we can do it again next year.  If life doesn't get in the way of course.