A Sports-Filled Weekend

This past weekend seemed to me to be the perfect "Waning Weekend".

It included lots of sports, eating out, and a church service - the "Big Three" in Grandmother's book!

Chuck, Barb, Lex and I began Friday night with dinner at McMenamin's on 19th and Agate - yumm!  We then walked up to Mac Court and took in an extremely exciting volleyball match which Oregon won 3 games to 1.  

Oregon Volleyball Ticket

Saturday naturally, was all about the Oregon / USC football game.  I had hoped to have a photo of Lex and me to post, but the gal who took it has never emailed it - bummer.  Anyway, WHAT A GAME!  We had pretty good weather - a few sprinkles at half-time - otherwise a balmy night.  The atmosphere was electric and LOUD.  We all had a blast.  Below is the spirit button I wore and some confetti from a couple of the touchdowns.  Who'da thought Oregon would dominate in such a fashion!  

Oregon / USC Football Spirit Button                                

Confetti from the Oregon / USC Football Game

U of O Home Game Football Ticket

As Kristi noted in her post, besides Halloween, this weekend also commemorated All Saints' Day.  Barb and I attended services Sunday at Central Presbyterian Church.  As you can see from the program below, our Grandfather, James Waning was memorialized during the service with the a white rose, the tolling of a bell and the lighting of a candle.  Very moving. 

Central Presbyterian Church Service

The last event of the eventful weekend was first men's basketball game of the 2009/10 season.  This was an exhibition game, so low-key and very light attendance.  Our new recruit from Racine, WI looks awesome! 

U of O Men's Basketball Ticket