Fútbol!

We had a very exciting adventure last Wednesday. We went and saw the Seattle Sounders FC play against the FC Barcelona. It was all very exciting but it took FOREVER to get there. I don't know why Erin was driving so slow but it took us 2 hours to get to Qwest field. I think she was holding up traffic. I told her I would drive but she didn't seem to think that was a good idea.

Once we finally got there and parked we had to get to the stadium. It was crazy. There were people everywhere and it was still an hour and a half before the game. But while we were waiting we got our pictures taken in front of this huge soccer ball. I was scared to go in after that. But Erin told me that that was not the ball the players would be using. I was glad because I didn't want to get stepped on my a guy that kicked that ball around.

Run away! Run away!

We finally found our seats. They were awesome. And it was a good thing we came early because the stadium was packed. It was a new record of people that came to watch.

Who's this Jose we are signing about?

It seemed forever before they started the game. We were really excited but Erin was just laughing and drinking. I don't think she was supposed to be doing that because two big security guards came and talked to her. I was so embarrassed because everyone was watching. I can't take Erin anywhere. She is always making a scene. She told me it wasn't that big of deal. That the guards just wanted to make sure she was old enough to have a beer. But I knew better. Chris and I asked her to move down a few rows. But regrettably we were stuck with her. The stadium was full.

Soon the game started and no one was interested in how fullish Erin is. Instead we watched the game. FC Barcelona has very bright colors. I could hardly open my eyes because their jerseys were so blindingly salmon.

I was a little sad because I didn't have a scarf and jersey like everyone else. Everyone looked liked they were right out of a Harry Potter movie. Erin said that the scarfs were important to any true fútbol/soccer fan. She let Chris and I wear her Sounder scarf for a while but it was too big for us. :( Maybe if I'm really good Erin will get us scarfs for next time...unless we have to act like Erin when we wear them. I don't want one if that is the case.

Unfortunately, we lost. the final score was FC Barcelona- 4, Seattle Sounders FC - 0. And then it got embarasing again because Erin kept yelling at the Refs. I don't know what off-sides is but Erin sure thought it was important. Dispite, Erin's embarrassing outburst, Chris and I had a great time. We're hoping to go again sometime soon...but maybe with someone that is not as crazy as Erin. Any takers?

GOOOOOOAALLL!!! O wait, no goal for us.