If you saw our engagement pictures, then you probably figured out that NEPA Groom and I are pretty big fans of the Philadelphia Eagles. If you’ve spent time with us in person, then you already knew it, and are constantly reminded of it!

The pain of last Sunday’s loss is still fresh in my mind I HATE YOU TONY ROMO, but I’m going to try and move past that to share a story from December with you. It’s the story of our very first Eagles game!

I was able to score tickets to see the Eagles play the San Francisco 49ers on December 20th. We planned a nice weekend trip – we would drive down to Philly on Saturday and stay the night. This way we wouldn’t have a long drive come Sunday morning.

Suuuure.

As it turns out, our weekend trip fell on the same weekend as a snow storm that ABC referred to as “The Snowstorm Of The Decade”. Thanks guys! As a result of all the commotion, we left early on Saturday to try and beat the storm to Philly.

Epic Fail.

What should have been a slightly under 2 hour drive took 4 hours. I drove slow, and NEPA Groom offered lots of encouragement. I was highly stressed about all the snow and he spent the trip trying to help me keep my cool. He was also the brave one who got out of the car on the turnpike to clean the CHUNKS OF ICE off my windshield wipers that were making it impossible to see.

The good news is I only cried on the highway a teensy bit, and we made it there in one piece. After a failed attempt to walk to a nearby Burger King, we hunkered down with the fruit and cookies we had brought with us and then had a good sleep.

The game was pushed back until 4 that day to allow for extra cleaning up time, but it was well worth the wait. Check out these pictures from our seats!!

Yes, as a matter of fact it was cold. How could you tell?

It was a rough trip but it ended up being a lot of fun. I was really impressed with how we worked together, even if I did wig out a little bit. It wasn’t a trip I think either of us could have made alone (regardless of the fact that we probably shouldn’t have attempted it together, LOL).

Have you ever had a moment where you got to test you and your fiance’s relationship and how well you worked together? How did it go?

All right, humor me with this Not Wedding Related post guys. I’ve held my tongue for a week on this cause honestly, I’m not sure how I feel. I’m still not sure but I think I just need to talk it through.

NEPA Groom has been a Philadelphia Eagles fan since he was born. I’ve been a fan by association for four years, and a fan by choice for the past 1 year. Our idea of a good Sunday afternoon in the fall is as follows:

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But with the signing of Michael Vick last week, I’m not sure how to feel any more. A lot of people are really angry and want to boycott the Eagles. I understand that, and I certainly think they are right to be upset. Other people feel he paid his time and deserves a second chance to make things right. I can kind of see that too.

What I can’t see, and I can’t stand, are people ripping each other apart for having opposing views. I’ve been watching people bicker back and forth for a week now on facebook and twitter about this, and really, guys? I have a news flash for you all – no matter what you think, he’s here. This is a shitty analogy, but I feel it’s like finding out my sister (if I had one) was dating Michael Vick. I don’t think she should, and I told her so, but she’s my family and I love her and I want to be there to either celebrate when it works out, or to help her get back on her feet when it doesn’t. Yelling and fighting with her isn’t going to help.

I am an Eagles fan. I was and will still be an Eagles fan, but I don’t support the hiring of Michael Vick. I think it was a mistake, but I would love it if he proved me wrong. He’s got a great opportunity and he could do a lot of good to stop dog fighting, if he follows through. I’m not holding my breath, but I’ll be watching. And if he doesn’t hold up his end of the bargain, then Andy Reid – get him the hell out of Philly.

*puts away the soapbox*

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