Let Me Digress..........

OK, I just realized that my 2 most recent posts were going to be about the Cowboys and I came to the realization that maybe some people that read this just might not be Cowboys fans....gasp! So as I pick myself up off the floor, let me explain my history with the Cowboys: America's Team. Remember the '70s? That's when I discovered the Cowboys. I remember being in 4th grade and my "boyfriend" (who I really didn't even like to be around much, huh Trish?) was in LOOOOOVE with the Miami Dolphins, he hated the Cowboys so just to oppose him I started LOOOOVING the Cowboys. Now, spite isn't the best foundation for a relationship, I understand that, but bear with me.
I was in 4th grade in 1979. (holy crap I'm old!!) Anyway, in 1979 there was a TV movie about becoming a Dallas Cowboys cheerleader ("Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders" was the name of it.......how creative!) Jane Seymour was in it and I remember being in just total awe watching that movie. So, for Christmas that year, all I wanted was Cowboy cheerleader gear. I remember shopping in the big Sears Christmas Catalog in the sports section for jerseys, duffle bags, socks, anything with that big blue star, because before long I was going to be trying out and I needed to practice! (ahh, youth!)
I know my mom still has pictures of me dressed to the nines: Short white skirt, Cowboys shirt, blue pom poms and her old flag-girl white cowboy boots! (and a pair of L'eggs eggs stuck down my shirt for the REAL cheerleader look.................I cannot believe I just admitted that. argh.)
I held onto my dreams for a few years, I guess until in high school when I realized I still needed those L'eggs eggs and I just wasn't going to cut it!
But on a side note, I did come thisclose to becoming a Ball State Cheerleader........more on that some other time.

Then in 1989 a little something named Troy Aikman came along.
Holy Cow!! He was soooo hot! (I know in 30 years I'm going to be just like one of those ladies who STILL think Joe Namath is the bee's knees!)
But you just can't deny HOT!



Lili's first exposure to Troy Aikman.

"Wow, mama. You're right! Troy Aikman is the bee's knees!"

(and yes, Jeff is aware of my obsession. He thinks I'm nuts, but he's aware!)

So, GO COWBOYS!!!!!!! Beat New England (even though there's no way you're going to!)

I'll still be you're fan!