Hamra Time: university of missouri

What a game!! Mizzou faced Florida last Saturday in Columbia for Gold Rush and we were lucky enough to get tickets from John's Grandparents. John's two favorite college football teams are Mizzou (of course) and Florida so he was super excited. Plus, we were able to bring Sawyer for his first Mizzou football experience. Mizzou dominated with a final score of 36 to 17. Luckily we were in the President's Suite because it was pretty chilly. Our friend Kathy and Mike were kind enough to let us crash at their house. They have an adorable little girl Ella who is just about 8 months older than Sawyer. We invited over the Carter's (Anna, Clint, Keller and Zane) for a night in of pizza, beer (adults only), instruments and movies. Boy, how things have changed!! And what makes the weekend even better, after the win, Mizzou is ranked #5!!!

1st Tailgate, well sort of

The players coming out on the field

Even sat in his own seat!

VIDEO OF SAWYER'S EXCITEMENT!!!

Touchdown!!

After the win

snacks with Ella

Kisses for Ella, looks a little aggressive!

Playing on Mike's drums, John almost gone hit!

cushions for bouncing! Notice Sawyer on the keyboard

Keller enjoying the cupcakes

And when we got home, all he wanted to do was watch "Ralp" and play hockey!

I am blown away daily at the generosity and big hearts that you can find in the Springfield community. Being a volunteer/supporter of Lost & Found Grief Center over the past 2 years has been such a blessing. I have gotten to volunteer and become friends with amazing philanthropists that care so much for the cause. As I posted last year, Game Day, is an event that was created by the Lost & Found Young Ambassador Board (see post here: http://www.hamratime.com/2012/10/lost-founds-game-day.html). I have been on this board since the creation, 2 years ago, and we have seen this event grow and become a signature fundraiser for the organization. We couldn't be happy with how it turned out and will start the planning for the 3rd Annual event in a few short months. The event was held at Springfield Brewing Company again as a watch party for Mizzou who played (and beat) Vanderbilt. John was a crazy raffle salesman again and with his other sellers managed to SELL OUT of raffle tickets. Once again, Trina and I built a mean balloon arch...I think we may be pros now.

Thanks for everyone who came out to help us raise money for Lost & Found (totals still coming in), we appreciate it so much!! See you next year!
For More Information on Lost & Found and their services: http://www.lostandfoundozarks.com/