Not So “Super” Weekend

Yesterday was Super Bowl 43. However, it was not that “Super” for those of us living in Arizona. The Cardinals lost in the last seconds of the game when the Steelers scored a last minute touchdown to bring the final score to 27-23. For a while it seemed like the Cardinals were going to make history and defy all odds when they were leading 23-20. But alas, there fairy tale season did not end with the big win. We remain proud of this team and hopeful for next season.

After the end of the game I felt so deflated. That is really the only word I can use to describe my emotions…deflated. It was such a huge emotional letdown. Even now, I still feel deflated and sad. I definitely have a Super Bowl hangover.

The game yesterday was the biggest sporting event in my life. I’ve never been so emotionally tied to a football game, any game. I, we all, felt like we were part of something bigger than ourselves. The entire state of Arizona has been filled with Cardinal Fever for the past two weeks—heck the past few months. Driving on the freeway cars were proudly displaying Cardinal flags and written across windshields was “Go Cards!” Businesses were proudly supporting this team with free food for patrons wearing Cardinal gear. Our company CEO even proclaimed Friday to be Cardinals Day and encouraged everyone to wear Cardinal gear and jeans in order to support our hometown team.

We had Chad’s sister Linsey and her husband Dustin, as well as, Chad’s uncle Jay come over for the festivities yesterday. Linsey is due to have a baby on March 15th! I can’t believe it. It seems like we just found out she was pregnant. She’s going to have a baby and then I am going to have a baby. Holy cow! Unbelievable.

Although, the Cardinals lost Cayden seemed to enjoy the game. He was bouncing around the whole game. I just know he was chanting, “Go Cards! Go Cards!”