Emma Kate loves some Auburn. We have known this for awhile. Recently, however, her love for Auburn has grown leaps and bounds. Maybe it is the excitement in the air for this year's football team. Maybe it is the excitement in the air about the new arena. Maybe her and Aubie are getting serious. Whatever the reason, it is hilarious to watch. And let me tell you something else, girl knows how to tailgate. She gets up early on Saturdays and lays out her Aubie Cheerleading outfit, with matching bow and shoes. She helps dad pack the cooler and then grabs her shakers. Once we park the car, she INSISTS on pulling the cooler, which is bigger than she is. She wants NO help (we get a lot of mean looks-people think we are making her pull it!!) Once we get to the tailgate, she is the most popular gal there. She hugs and loves on everyone there-- related or not. She watches football on the big tv and plays football with the boys. She goes non-stop until gametime.
Once in the game, she watches the band and the players. She cheers WAR EAGLE when the eagle flies and she puts her hand over her heart when the National Anthem plays. She knows and sings the fight song and all the cheers (BoddaGetta is her favorite). Then....she watches the game. No really, she watches the game. She knows what it means to get a touchdown, and extra point or a field goal. She knows what defense is and cheers GOOOOOOOO AUBIESSSSSSSSSS TEAMMMMMMMMM as loud as she possibly can. Occasionaly, she will spot her boyfriend and say, "Der is Aubie, he is so SILLY," and then she watches the game again. Ususally, she makes the entire game. This past week, our row was a little crowded and she and MaMa headed back to the tailgate early. After the game, she plays some more and we have to practically tear her away when it is time to leave.
She has all that love for Auburn football. You would think it was her favorite, but now, at least once a day I hear "Mom, when is it Aubie's BASKETBALL time?" Soon, Emma Kate, very soon.
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