Monday, November 26, 2007

Going out in Style!

Saturday was a perfect day to wrap up a weekend of gratitude. Yes, BYU did beat Utah, but that was just the icing on the cake. The experiences we have had the past four years at BYU have truly blessed our lives and being in LaVell Edwards Stadium for the last time cheering on Matt was a day I will never forget.



It is not always easy sharing your husband with thousands of fans but it has been fun to have so many people love someone you love!
The game, as expected, was intense and the win came down to under a minute! BYU pulled out a win and the stadium went crazy! We were already down on the field because of senior day but it was so cool to watch the stands around us pour onto the field. My parents, Matt's parents and his sister Katherine were all there to celebrate and even Crew came at the end. (Thanks Tyler and Rebecca for all your help this season!)
With this win, BYU won the Mountain West Conference Chamionship and now we are just waiting to hear what bowl game we go to. The scene was a little much for Crew but Cosmo seemed to calm him down a bit!
It was a wonderful way to end his football experience at BYU. We will really miss this next year but are so grateful for the people we have met and the memories we have made. Go Cougars!

15 comments:

Lula. said...

Cosmo looks cross-eyed...
AND---thanks Matt for giving us someone to cheer for. As much as we love BYU Football, it won't be the same without our dear old number 10. We had lots of fun celebrating with you...thanks for the invite!

Natalie Hall said...

What a great game! I loved all of the pictures.. You know we are always going to be HUGE BYU fans. Patrick misses home so much during the BYU football season, he always loved going with his dad to the fall games. I guess I am a bad wife for bringing him back with me to AZ to live..

juliette said...

Ok- up until this point I didn't realize your husband played college football. I guess I thought the last pictures were Halloween? That is pretty darn impressive- my husband is going to be so jealous! Go BYU!

Aimee's Family Journal said...

WHAT A STUD!! I bet you are so proud. I am sure that has been a lot for your family to deal with. But at the same time, such great experiences! I LOVED THE PICTURES!! Thanks for adding me!

Alexander said...

What an experience for your little family. It was so fun to watch that game and even more exciting when they won. It's the best to see how upset the Ute fans get. It's crazy, your BYU life is coming to an end. Sad but exciting at the same time. You have a beautiful family.

Max & McKinzi Hall said...

Ahhhh! What a crazy game! Wasn't it so much fun! I don't know about you, but I think I stress out more than our boys do! I'm so sad that this is your guy's last year! I really am gonna miss seeing you and your cute family all the time. It has been such an amazing season! Love you guys!

Kimberlee said...

Congratulations Matt and thanks Shannon for sharing Matt with all the fans. It truly will not be the same watching BYU football without Matt Allen on the field, but being married to the man I am, I don't think it will stop us from missing ANY game! You guys are the cutest family. I love the pictures. Go Cougs!

Brett and Diana Cooper said...

Congratulations on the win! We wish we could have been there to support Matt at his last home game. I remember how that felt on Senior day. It was very bitter-sweet! What an amazing opportunity these boys have had. We sure do miss you guys and we are excited for what the future holds for you guys! We love ya tons! The Coops

Ashley -The Cutest Blog on the Block said...

Yay! Joe had so much fun seeing matt up close in personal after the game. You'll have to tell matt thanks for posing for some pics with joe. I'm so happy for you guys and I'm glad you have such fun memories with BYU. Those will stick with you forever. :)

Love ya!
Ashley

Allie said...

What's next for you guys? I'm really hoping you'll tell me your husband changed his mind and wants to apply to med school again. That way you can come live in Tucson with us! (Last time I saw you I think you said he isn't going to apply anymore.)

Philip and Melissa said...

Yaaaaa for Matt! Can't believe it's just about over for ya! So happy that you could end on such a happy note...you guys are such a beautiful little family!

OurHappyFamily said...

Wow. . . can you even believe it's over! What a fun time of life with so many memories! Your family is darling and that little Crew. . . I could eat him up! Good luck with everything ahead.

Melissa said...

My cousin is such a STUD! I'm still so sad we didn't get to see you in Tulsa- Oh well, I've got to let it go! I'm so Happy for you guys that you are the Champs! What will they do with out you? These are such cute Pictures! Of corse everyone loves Matt, but I know he loves having his own personal cheerleader- Go Cougars! Matt maybe you really are Mr. Per-Fect.
I hope we get to see you at Christmas time!

My Loves said...

Congrats on a great ending to a wonderful experience. I am very happy for the two of you and wish you guys the best of luck in the future. Those are great pictures, by the way:). You guys are too cute.

Thanks for resending the invite...I accidentally deleted the first one and didn't have your email. Lifesaver:)!!

mattnbeth said...

im sure this is bitter sweet for you. what a sad but exciting day. what is the next step? are you guys moving?