It's Game Time for the New Orleans Saints! Who Dat!!!!

We have arrived at our seats.  First row on the 45 yard line.  Special.  We have only been to one other playoff game.  The Saints played the Bears in Chicago.  It was cold, the Chicago fans weren't nice and we sat far, far away from the field.  Not to mention the Saints lost.  Being at a playoff game at the Superdome was a very different experience. The Saints fans love their team!! 

 Thomas Morstead the kicker!

 A player was injured and most of the players took a knee.

 Thomas Morstead was a great cheerleader, getting the crowd going!

 This has to hurt.

 Drew Brees!

 Touchdown Saints!!!

A favorite video!  Toward the end of the video a player was getting the fans going with The Who Dat Chant!

These shirts are Team Gleason shirts.  The rebirth refers to Steve's blocked punt.  These are band members that played at halftime.

 Lots of umbrellas!

It was the mission of the Saints fans to make so much noise that Philadelphia players couldn't function.  It worked.  At the end of the video you see a yellow flag off to the left of the picture. 

 Rivers favorite!

This was after an interception.  The players all go down to one corner and greet fans or do something.  Not sure what they do!

Lots of noise for sure!!

 Gray slept though most of the game!

Saints win and the crowd goes wild.  It was a very exciting moment for sure.  

 Game over and back on the field for some more fun for Rivers and we just happened to meet some more players!

 Malcolm Jenkins!  He played for the the Eagles.  He has a great smile.  Joyful.

 Deuce McCallister.  He played with Steve.

 AHHH! Love!

Michael Bennett former Seahawk now an Eagle.  Even though it was after he lost he was very friendly. 

 Chris Long had some beautiful things to say to Steve and especially to Michel.

Oh what a trip.  The miracle of a new baby girl named Gray.  When I hold a baby I feel the goodness of God.  I could so feel that holding little Gray. I think Grandpa Mike could feel it too. 

So precious, such a gift.  Every second we can spend with Steve, Michel, Rivers and Gray is priceless. I am typing this and feeling the goodness of God flow though me.  It feels good, so good.  He is so good and cares about every little thing in our lives.  We have been blessed with 5 special children, son-in laws, daughter-in-laws and 8 grandchildren.  We love spending time with all of them.  We love you all!  I love you Jesus and thank you for all the blessings we call family.  

Good night New Orleans, until next time!

Who Dat Sunday Pre- Game Festivities

Who dat, Who dat, Who dat say they gonna beat them Saints!

Sunday morning we hung out around the house until go time!  I think I need to buy Gray some Dodger gear.  

Rivers practiced catching the ball with one hand over and over.  He just kept trying! Guess he has No White Flags in his DNA!

Kyle, Michel and Rivers reviewed the video footage of his catches.

Getting ready to go.  Rivers favorite player is Michael Thomas #13.

When we arrived at the stadium a dog went around our van.  What is that dog doing?  He sniffs for bombs.  I have to say that is really sad. Every car that parks in the garage has to get searched by dogs for bombs.  We need Jesus!  I am glad I have Jesus.  I wish everyone did.  That is my job as a Christian, to bring more people to Him.

We have arrived!

This is someone who was performing at halftime. I have no idea who he is!

We got to go on the field before the game with our field pass.  We have done that before but this was different.  Steve was a player then and we just roamed around.  This time with Steve there we got to meet some ex-players and others.

We went down to the end of the field to watch the Saints warm up.

Drew Brees

Thomas Morstead the kicker talking to his family.

Coach Vitt!  He used to coach for the Saints.

This was Michael Bennett getting some practice in before the game.

Michael Bennett!

Steve is so respected by all.  It was pretty amazing to watch.  Steve has done more than most of us can even imagine doing.  He is a great example of persistence and determination.  The best thing of all is that he is doing everything to help other people.

Isaiah Thomas, former NBA player

Up close and personal!  

Family!!!!!

Sproles used to play for the Saints.

Steve posts this picture with the word INTIMIDATION before each and every game.

Jackie and Mike!

Rivers played all over the area around the actual field.

So cute.

He knows everyone and everyone knows him.  Even the mascot.

Captured!

Scott Shanle former Saints player!

Just another day at the office. Jonathan Vilma and Scott Shanle visiting with Steve.

Well, what do you know.  Picture time with Jonathan Vilma!

Headed back to our seats after our time on the field.  At least I thought that was where we were going.   People cheered for Steve as we headed to our seats.  

Cheering for Steve and lots of picture takers.

Well, we didn't head to our seats right away.  Turns out that Steve and family wait outside the locker room for the Saints to come out on the way to the field.  Some of the players had words for Steve and Rivers was the official greeter of all the players.  Hand slaps on the way to the field.

This is Micheal Thomas, Rivers favorite player.  Wish I would have snapped Rivers giving his favorite player some encouragement before the game.

Drew Brees

Coach Payton

The game is next!!!