Marquardt Fam

Saturday, January 26, 2008

A month Later. . .

Here we are a month later and I am just now blogging. Where did the time go? This year Michael and I had a different, unique Christmas, again. . . We aren't going to know what it's like to wake up on Christmas morning not being in a hotel.We were in San Diego for the holiday bowl against the Texas Longhorns on the 27th. We were really impressed with San Diego and all of the acitivities, and yummy meals they sponsored for both teams. On Christmas Eve we went to the San Diego Zoo with the whole team, and on Christmas day we got to go to Sea World with everybody.
Here we are at the Naval Base. We were able to have a brunch on the USS Ronald Regan with the Longhorns.
After brunch we were able to walk the Ronald Regan and explore!
San Diego Zoo.

We got to sneak in a bit of time with Michaels family on Christmas Eve and Day, because they live in San Diego. Here is Mikey rockin out on his new Guitar Hero! Thanks Gram!
Christmas morning. We got to open a few gifts before he ran off to practice.
Sea World. Merry Christmas!
On our drive back from the Marquardts we had to stop and admire the pretty San Diego Temple. Ahhhhhhh!
My sweet niece Em. Bake, Jenn and Em came to visit us from H. Beach.
Mom and Dad had arrived for the big game. Of course they were eating their little Grandbaby up.
Sisters!
Game Day! We went to a Mexican place in old town San Diego before the game. It was so fun to have my Morphy cousins from Sonoma there!
Here is the whole gang. Michaels Biggest Fans!
GO ASU!
The Captains meet in the middle. #77 cutest one by far!

ASU football will always be in our hearts forever! We are excited for whats to come and what life brings us. We have been having so much fun hanging out and actually eating meals together. We wish the Devils good luck and happily close this chapter in our lives. GO DEVILS!!

Saturday, December 8, 2007

2007 Football Banquet

Michael had his end of the year football banquet where they recognized the seniors. Each Senior received a framed home jersey as a gift. It is beautiful but I have no idea where we will hang it in our tiny apartment. One day it will look nice in his office.
Michael's parents were able to join us at the Phoenician Resort for the banquet. ASU did a great job with the dinner and awards ceremony. As one of the captains Michael was asked to give a speech. He did a great job as always!
It is crazy to think that soon Michael will no longer play for ASU but we will always remain SUN DEVILS! Just a side note, Michael said he had the hottest date! Yeah Right!

Senior Game. Beat the CATS!

Before the game they introduced each senior one by one for the senior day festivities. There goes Michael exiting the tunnel. Every time I see this picture I get emotional.
Each players' families were down on the field to greet them for their final home game.
THE KICK IS BLOCKED! Oh, by who you ask? That's right, my sweet Michael was on fire and blocked the field goal attempt. If you did not already know we beat the Cats by three points.

This was right after he blocked the kick. Look at that face! How pumped is he?
After the game the fans swarmed the field and it was impossible to get anywhere. This is Michael getting interviewed by a reporter. Doesn't she have great hair? I love it.
Because Michael made the game winning play he was selected as the territorial cup MVP of the game! Unfortunately Michael does not get to keep the LARGE trophy because it is passed around each year. Michael said it weighed at least 100lbs. I am so proud of him for all of his hard work and dedication. He deserves all of this and more.

Tuesday, November 27, 2007

I AM SO THANKFUL!

This year we had a football game on Thanksgiving so we had a combined Thanksgiving with the Marquardts. Amanda was so nice to host the dinner at her home. The dinner was amazing and it was so fun to have everyone come visit Arizona. Thanks Amanda and mom for all your hard work.