We went to Emporia last week to visit my parents and go to an Emporia State University women's and men's basketball game. Sarah had a new ESU cheerleading uniform to wear, thanks to Nanee and Popee. She loved the outfit! The skirt could twirl out and she could do lots of her moves in it! She had a good time cheering and clapping from our seats. Phoebe liked to cheer some, but mostly enjoyed eating lots of snacks!
Both girls liked looking for Corky the Hornet. He is ESU's mascot. In past years, Sarah has been excited to see him and wave at him from a distance. Last year, she was brave enough to give him a five and the thumb's up, but nothing more. This year she was on a mission to get close to him... maybe even get a picture taken with him.... Dad, Sarah, Phoebe and I walked around for about fifteen minutes looking for Corky and hoping to get up close to him. Finally we caught him in the hallway! Sarah gave him a handshake and we got a picture! Phoebe on the other hand, clung to me like a piece of Velcro, and kept repeating, "no, no, no".
After meeting Corky we headed back up to our seats, but Sarah decided she wanted to follow Corky, so she and I walked back down to the court to sit close to Corky and the cheerleaders and watch him up close. He noticed us again right away and showed Sarah some of his cheering moves... then danced with her! She was so excited!
When we finally headed back up to our seats both girls were still on the look-out for Corky. Anytime he disappeared from their sight they would both start to yell, "Corky, Corky Hornet", very loudly. At the end of the game, Sarah even wanted to go back down on the court to tell Corky "bye". But, we were not fast enough to catch him before he left.
What a fun time we all had.... Dad, Mom, Phoebe, Me, and Corky's biggest fan... Sarah.
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