Tuesday, April 8, 2008

They did it!!!

I know, by now this is old news! What an unbelievable game! Finally, after 20 years! Kansas beat Memphis in overtime to win the championship! We were so lucky to have so many family members and friends over to celebrate.

































This is nothing compared with the win, but somehow I managed to win in our bracket tournament. You can see Jeff awarding me with my trophy and autographed ball (Janet Clark, yours is on the way....a year late, Jeff''s fault). The trophy says "2008 Marchania Bracketologist". After picking 10 years of picking Kansas to win, it finally paid off! Wahoo!

I remember back in 1988 when Kansas won their last National Championship. I was only 10 but, I remember them winning and the celebration going on in the room. It reminded me a lot of last night. Lexi came down for the last few minutes. Of course we were all going crazy when Chalmers hit his big 3. After the big win we were just as loud. Lexi was looking at everyone and laughing. Yes, we did let Lexi and Max stay up. I let them sleep in this morning, of course. Lexi was only an hour late to school. There could not have been a sweeter cause. I am still giddy when I think about the Jayhawks big win!















Anyways, this morning Lexi wanted to wear Kansas attire. The only thing I have in her size is a white shirt with pink Kansas lettering. She was like, "But, I want to wear something that has Jayhawk colors". Again, this took me back 20 years ago when I wanted to wear something that had the Jayhawks on it. The only thing I could find was a pair of white boxer shorts with small Jayhawks all over them. I think they were my brothers. I can't believe my mom let me walk out the door wearing mens boxers ( I think it was the style??). These days I would probably be suspended. It is hilarious when I think about it. Needless to say, I went out and got some championship shirts today. I will absorb this win as long as I can! Rock Chalk Jayhawk!

5 comments:

Ryan and Maria said...

HA- you did it!!! Ryan was thrilled to come in 2nd! I've loved reading through your blog, my how kids change. We WILL get together this spring! We miss you a lot and need to get the kids back together.

Rachel said...

So Spencer insists that KU won the game because of the hole he punched in our wall when there was about 2 minutes left in the game. Yeah, quite exciting. But I think he needs sports anger management. . . . Congrats Becky on winning your bracket!

Anderson's said...

I didn't realize you were such a big KU fan. I am glad you beat Jeff--looks like you guys had a fun March Madness.

Carrie said...

Ahh, I wish I could have been there, but it was a sweet victory! Glad I got to see those cute little triplets too :).

Anonymous said...

What? I thought your were a Rebel fan. Spoon james, The Hammer, Fearless Freddie, LJ, Moses Scurry!