Thy Children will swell the cry

Weekend after weekend, during football season, I would go to K-State football games. Going to games started first with my parents and then as a college student. Weekend after weekend I would sign the K-State alma mater:

I know a spot that I love full well,
‘Tis not in forest nor yet in dell;
Ever it holds me with magic spell,
I think of thee, Alma Mater.
K-S-U, we’ll carry thy banner high.
K-S-U, long, long may thy colors fly.
Loyal to thee, thy children will swell the cry.
Hail, hail, hail, Alma Mater

I've always loved singing it because I love football, I love pregame, and I love the cats. Cheesey I know!A few weekends ago Matt and I took Titus to his first EVER K-State game! I'm not going to lie I got a little emotional when we sang the alma mater and Matt and I looked at each other on the part "Loyal to thee, thy children will swell the cry". The emotional moment was less about forcing my children to love K-State football (though I will do that), it was more about getting the chance to share something that is special to us with our son. I totally get now why my family is 4 generations of K-Staters, why they brainwash us all to go to school there, and why Manhattan is such a special place.

Ultimately, First and FOREMOST, I want my children to follow Jesus passionately, but if they love K-State as well...that's great with me.
Here are the highlights of the weekend. I took these with  my phone so they are not the best pictures but at least you get some shots of Titus and Bram. 

Titus watching the homecoming parade with Gigi. His first parade. He wasn't quite sure what to think with lots of 18-20 somethings yelling weird greek names at him and throwing candy.

 

On the left is T enjoying his first tailgate K-State style (loud music, good Kansas Beef, and lots of sweet treats), and on the right is my sister and I cuddling up with Bram pre-game style. 

In awe

A little post victory dinner!