Guajardo Imagery: October 2012

Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Patriots vs. Broncos - Gillette Stadium - Foxboro - 10.7.12

There were only a few things I wanted to make sure and do/see when it was decided that we would be living in the Boston area. On Sunday, I got to accomplish a big one. I did not know if we would still be in the region when the NFL season kicked off but once Laura renewed her assignment, I started to focus on seeing the Patriots play a home game in Foxboro. I had my eye on this game particularly because it would feature arguably the two greatest quarterbacks of the last 15 years, going head to head. A "Brady vs. Manning" showdown was tantalizing enough to drop a small fortune for a fun filled day of tailgating and football. The game started out as a one-sided affair that favored New England, but in a very Manning-esque performance, the Broncos came back late to make it interesting. The Patriots held on for the 31-21 victory to put a cap on an amazing experience for us!!

Tailgating

Rain Moves the Party Inside

National Anthem

Put Me In Coach

Brady Driving

Manning Trying to Rally

Final Minutes

Monday, October 1, 2012

Oh Fenway, only you could look so good at 100!!

Thank You Fenway!! It seems like yesterday that I was planning all the good times I would spend there...and now it's over. I will never forget walking in that very first night, singing Sweet Caroline with 37,000 people or enjoying a grilled Italian sausage from one of the many street vendors on Yawkey Way. And it wasn't just baseball games. No, two awesome concerts also highlighted my summer. The game on 9/11 against the Yankees could not have been more fitting for such an emotional day. And of course that final game of the year where we saw the All Fenway team and so many legends one by one getting a chance to be cheered by a packed stadium. Red Sox Nation has become a part of us. Sure, the Texas Rangers will always be my team, but now I will always have a special place for the Sox in my baseball heart. You welcomed us in and even when we sported our Rangers gear and cheered them on against you guys, you still made us feel welcome. I had never been to Fenway before this past summer, and just like in life, I don't know if I will ever get back, but if I don't, the summer of 2012 was a memorable one. And I thank you for letting us share in your 100th year celebration!! You're as beautiful as ever.

The Old Wooden Seats