Dallas Cowboys vs San Francisco 49ers!!!!!!!!

The day that I had been waiting for finally arrived when I would go yet again to the Cowboys stadium to watch my favorite team, the Cowboys, play against the team I hate the most in the NFL, the 49ers.

Unlike something I had ever done before and thanks to the suggestion of Ms. Virginia, we (Frank, la Sra. Adriana, el Sr. Gustavo and myself) decided we'd do the whole tailgating thing.

We headed out towards the stadium around 2 o'clock and got there a little after 3p.m. Being that this was our first time, we quickly realized that if we ever decide to do this again, we'd definitely have to invest in a tent of some sort, as this is Texas, and the sun and its sweltering rays are unforgiving to anything in it's sight.

Nonetheless, we got a little spot near a baby tree (remember the stadium is brand new), and started getting our stuff down. Before long, the grill was going and we were enjoying some chips and queso. After a little while, we welcomed some neighbors, who turned out to be very friendly and sharing.

The grill was finally ready to go and Frank started off by grilling some ribs we bought. After those were done, it was on to the fajitas, which I personally like. During the course of the grilling, our neighbors offered Frank and el Sr. Gustavo some shots of heavens knows what. All I know is that they were enough to get Frank really "happy."

6 o'clock finally rolled around and we decided it was time to head inside and find our seats. We were seated on the "visitor's side" though at Cowboys stadium there really is no such side as you are still surrounded by silver and blue, but nonetheless we were on the 49ers sideline. Our seats were located in the nosebleed section, but thanks to Jerry Jones' bright thinking and his creation of the jumbo tron, we were staring right into the best HD screen you've ever seen...times 1,000.

Kickoff time was fast approaching and on we were for what would turn out to be an exciting game with plenty of ups and downs, possibly not for everyone there, but for me, it sure was. I so would have loved more than anything for the Cowboys to just completely outscore the 49ers but that didn't happen and thanks to some awful playing towards the end (typical of them), the Cowboys practically handed the win over to the Niners secondary.

Prior to entering the game, I put out there a bet that if the Cowboys lost, la Sra. Adriana and I would wear Frank's jersey and vice versa. There was still about 1 minute left in the game when Frank was already undressing to my displeasure. Being that I am a good sport and don't back out on bets....I surrendered to displaying that God-awful jersey on my fat rolls over my very cute Cowboys shirt.

Final score in case you didn't know and just to please Frank: Cowboys 13 vs 49ers 20!



I waited about 2 months to wear this cute shirt I purchased at the Cowboys Pro Shop!



Frank displaying his flag!



Sydney knows what's good. She wanted to be like her mama and have some cool tatoos on!



La Sra. Adriana, another true Cowboy fan!



Now in case you are wondering, you are seeing el Sr. Gustavo with a Romo jersey and happily displaying the 49ers flag. After tonight, I dubbed him "El Indeciso!"



Getting the grill going!



The stadium, again! Not that I'm complaining, though!



Buenas amigas!



Buenos amigos!



I just feel that strongly about them! I can't stand the 49ers!!!



Cute! Except that ugly jersey's gotta go!



Cute all the way around!



Frank invading a group's picture with his 49er spirit!



3 versus 1....GO COWBOYS!!!!!!



View from our seats...there really isn't a bad seat in that entire stadium.



The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders! I'm not really into the "rah rah sis boom bah" stuff, but if I ever in my lifetime was a cheerleader, I'd be one on this squad..of course, after some major lipo!



The 49ers!



Tony Romo (9)!



The Dallas Cowboys!



I've waited for this image way too long!



Referring to the Titans kicker kicking the jumbo tron during a punt! Looser!



I can't stand his team, but this man means business!

Warning: The following pictures contain graphic images of TORTURE that might be too unbearable for your sight!





















If only I had an eraser to wipe that smile off his face!



Traitor! Notice his jersey is flipped inside out!

Silver & Blue Debut!

For the second time, the Dallas Cowboys held a practice free for the public at their grandiose stadium.

I had heard about this a couple of weeks back and only until this weekend, thanks to Virginia (BIG Steelers fan), got the breakdown of the days events. Not that I thought I'd be the ONLY one to think of going, because well, the Cowboys are America's team, but my goodness, there were a ton of people and cars everywhere - more than I had imagined.

Continuing with the streak of events, and being that this one was FREE, and that I love football and the Cowboys, I couldn't pass up the opportunity to go once again to the stadium and to see my boys.

I mentioned it to la Sra. Adriana and she along with her husband and 2 kids, Frank, Sydney and I headed out right after work towards Arlington.

We arrived at the stadium around 6:15 and contrary to what was being announced on the radio and tv, we did not have to pay $10 for parking, mind you, we did park near the Rangers ballpark, but even then the walk did not seem bad at all. On the way in, we had to go through one of those bar deals that swing around to let you in and I noticed it had a counter on there...the one I went through read 2,506 and there must have been at least another 3 or four of those set up. The newspapers reported a total number in attendance of 26,460 - the biggest turnout yet for a practice.

We got into the stadium and stood for a while from the main level watching them practice. We were going to try and go up to our seats for Saturday's game, but the upper sections were cordoned off so we weren't able to do that. For the remainder of the time, we went down to section 146 near the end zone and sat and watched the practice until about 7:40. I mentioned that maybe we should start heading out since practice was scheduled to end at 8:00 pm and one of the local radio stations was having Fanny Lu in concert outside a stage that was set up right outside of the stadium.

As we were walking out, we noticed that it was a little dusty and then all of a sudden out of nowhere, the wind picked up and it was on from that point. We quickly decided we would not be sticking around and were starting to head towards the truck to beat the rain when it started to rain and well, instead we turned around and went right back in.

Around this point, God just let it rip and I mean bad. The rain and wind were coming from all directions. It looked like the evil storm in the Wizard of Oz - things flying everywhere. At one point the "event staff" in their bright yellow shirts came and stood in front of the doors and asked everyone to move back. We must have waited a good 15 minutes and finally the wind died down and so did the rain.

After much consideration and not really having another option, we decided we were going to get wet anyway, so headed out towards the truck. By the time we got there, we were all pretty much soaked from head to toe but nonetheless still in great spirits, even the kiddos.

It was quite a night. All in the name of fun!



I can't believe this is already the 4th time that I've been here since it opened in June and I'll be back here again in 2 days!!!!!



Outside of the stadium.



This guy had his truck all decked out with Cowboys stuff - he was being really nice too and telling people they could sit in it to take pictures.



I was the 2,506 person going through the counter I entered...there were like 3 or four more set up.



The field. Isn't it beautiful. Notice the star in the middle is missing.









Tony Romo getting ready to make a throw.



Coach Wade Phillips.



His record.



Jason Garrett - used to be quarterback for the Cowboys, now is the Offensive Coordinator.



This lineup brings a smile to my face from ear to ear. It's football time again, people!!!!



Jason Witten doing what he knows best - headed towards the end zone....TOUCHDOWN baby!!!!



Front view.



Beautiful.



We even got to see the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders.



Sydney & Daddy.



Frank & I - this was taken by Sydney - she is becoming quite the photographer - wonder where she gets it from? :)



The storm



Noticed how soaked we are!!!



The stadium during a bad storm.







"Practice Play"



"The Storm"