The girls enjoyed playing with Gabby's toys, clad in the respective team's colors, while the adults watched the game. It started early, at 11:00 am, and soon after, we ate lunch: Ela baked some yummy chicken wings with various sauces which we ate with vegetables.
As for the game, it was close, as usual, but Northwestern pulled away in the second half. Unfortunately, due to the start time, both Hayden and Gabby needing a nap before the end of the game, so the Martins left before it finished. And wouldn't you know it: Illinois made a big comeback and almost won. Luckily for us Wildcat fans, Northwestern pulled it out in the end. The win was especially sweet for NU, since it assured that they would go to a bowl game; also, the loss was especially bitter to Illinois, who failed to become bowl-eligible.
Hopefully, we can continue the tradition next year and for many years to come!
The future heart breakers dressed up for their teams!
Kevin and Rich clowning for the camera
Who says Wildcat and Illini fans can't play nice together?!
"Wow, this football thing can wear you out.... Please pass the veggies!"By the way, Illinois did exact some measure of revenge: at the start of the men's basketball conference season, Illinois beat then-ranked Northwestern in overtime in their first meeting this year.
