A larger-than-life Peyton Manning Fathead was a surprise gift for Thomas this Christmas. It was worth the ridiculous amount we paid for it because 1) it’s not electronic and mind-numbing, and 2) he has said on multiple occasions, "This is the BEST gift I’ve ever gotten!"
Having lived in Georgia the first 18 years of my life, then South Carolina until the past three, we tried our best to make Thomas a Falcons’ or Panthers’ fan. Heck, even Cowboys, Tad always followed the Cowboys until the Carolinas got a team. But wouldn’t you know it, the kid has a mind of his own and he LOVES Tennessee (won’t have anything to do with our SC alma mater). Because Peyton Manning is THE premier player from the state…and local urban legend tells us for a while he lived down the street from us, Thomas is Colts through and through. Apparently, Thomas even prayed for Indy during the playoffs. I’m not quite sure God hears those kinds of prayers, but it increased his faith…nothin’ wrong with that.
So, tonight while our family munches on chips slathered in Mexican Dip, chicken wings and who knows what else, the boys’ll be watching football and I’ll be watching commercials and Prince’s half-time freak show. And I’ll pull for my son’s favorite team, although I could care less.
Oh, yeah, I like the coaches’ story. You’ve gotta love the depth that brings to the game. For once, it seems like much more is at stake than football…. It’s a defining moment in history, one of the great ones.
Who are you pulling for? And what’s your favorite Superbowl Snack? Gimme a recipe if it’s easy :).
I’ve met an NFL player, and I don’t think that is larger than life. Those guys are huge.
I didn’t realise until I got back here that I can’t get the channel they’re showing the game on, otherwise I’d be watching it now myself.
In fact, if you compare him to the can of Dr. Pepper, he looks much smaller than real life.
The best way to tell would be to get a football and hold it up next to the one Manning is about to launch at 800 miles an hour.
If you do, could you post the photos, I’m kinda curious.
GO COLTS – Tell Thomas we are rooting along with him.
We had big plans to go to a Superbowl party – until a fever brought Jammin’ down. No parties for us – Orange juice and blankets on the couch instead.
Thomas has great taste! 😉 Go Colts!
I too am pulling for Manning and the Colts. But that opening kickoff return, and the first few turnovers, have me wondering whether I can handle this game. And we’re still only in the 1st quarter. Maybe I need to simply look forward to Prince too. 😉
Who? What’s this superbowl you speak of? I don’t get out much, you see. That is a super-sized Peyton Manning though. May the best team win.
Yes! Unh-hunh, we won! Tell Thomas he knows what’s what–we live in Indy, and this is just what the Dr. ordered!
I’m not usually this jazzed up about sports, but our city tends to be kind of, I don’t know, “aw, shucks” about ourselves. It’s so thrilling to have something BIG happen! And to be so proud of our classy coach. Thomas probably knows everything about the Colts already, but I did post a couple of goofy tidbits at my website the past few days. Mostly about Hunter Smith, the punter. For example, Hunter is a musician and has recorded a worship/praise album. I gave the link to his MySpace page in my Sunday post. I saw him at our local grocery store once, too. I wrote about that a few days earlier. Silly stuff, I suppose. No stats.
Yay, Colts!
wow that is huge..lol I don’t watch sports so not rooting for anyone but the poster thingy sure is cool!
I know nothing about the superbowl but that is one cool poster!
WT, you do know that is a supersized can of DP, right? BUT, cool idea for a picture! I’ll try to remember to take and post one later today :). We have 8′ ceilings upstairs and I don’t think Peyton is quite that tall, is he???
Oh, Karmyn, how’s Jammin doing today? Our party was subdued by good…easy all around :).
SG, don’t I remember you being a rapid Manning fan? I’ll check later (for now, I’m headed for a nap :/).
Mike, you can’t judge a game by the opening drive? lol, OR the halftime show!
Mark, get a life!
Mark, JUST KIDDING :)…can’t you just appreciate what that kind of thing does for a 12-year-old wannabe?
Ann, welcome! Congratulations to your fair city :). We’ll have to check out your posts–I think Thomas would like reading those added treasures.
Tonya and Beccy, Thomas will love your admiration for his FATHEAD (isn’t that a funny name for the company?).
that’s a cut pic!
my bro got mistaken for an NFL player once (he is rather mammoth) – this little guy, maybe 4 or 5 just stared @ him, then began yelling, “MOOOOOM! I see Reggie White!!!!!!”
We cracked up