As the Ravens advanced further and further in the playoffs the Baltimore Ravens' Nation was living on cloud nine. I've never seen so many people wearing purple... every day... for weeks! The kids got some great use out of their jerseys at school. Every day became purple Friday. You can imagine their excitement when they advanced to the Superbowl. We got creative and did the best we could to wear purple to church for the playoff game days. Ben was disappointed that he didn't have a purple tie so Kate suggested he wear one of her hair bows as a bow tie. He quickly refused despite my bribery offer, but he did agree to let me take a picture anyway! We even saw an official jersey in Sacrament meeting! You gotta love Baltimore!
When it came time for the big game, little Emily predicted a blowout (her first ever) during the opening moments of the game.
During the week of the Superbowl, a local Baltimore furniture store (Gardiners) had been advertising their Superbowl special. If the Ravens returned the kickoff for a touchdown all previously purchased furniture from earlier that day would become free. Jacoby Jones delivered that furniture to the whole city! I am sure Gardiner's were stunned and a little regretful... but it did create some great advertising for them. The Ravens jumped out to an early big lead until they lost their momentum after the power went out in the stadium. The 49s quickly caught up near the end of the game. It wasn't until I saw tears flowing from Ben's eyes that I realized how much this game meant to him. That's when I started praying they would be able to hold on to their lead and pull off the win. Thankfully, they did! It all made for some great memories and I am pretty sure no matter where we live, the Behrmanns (and especially Ben) will be Ravens fans for life!
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I love this so so so much! What good quality family bonding. I love the purple to church and the literal blow out. I love to hear what you guys are up to!
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