Thoughts on Joe Paterno

This is a party and craft blog, why am I talking about Joe Paterno, former head coach of the Penn State Nittany Lions? I am a Penn State graduate, former Penn State employee, Nittany Lion fan, and member of the State College community. This is my little space to honor the impact Joe Paterno had on our lives, our community, our hearts. Living in a modest house just a few blocks from ours, we would often see him walk to work. I had chills up my back every time he ran with his team onto the field. Regardless of the events of the past few months, he will always be Penn State to us.

A few months back, I created this little tailgate in honor of JoePa... had to include his infamous tie and glasses. If only I could have added his cuffed pants and sneakers!

My hubby with Joe Paterno, his wife Sue, and coworker

I really wanted to get this picture signed by Joe for my husband's 30th birthday, so I called his office and I was told that he didn't sign anything during football season.  I mailed the picture to Sue (she grew up in my husband's home town) and they both signed the picture for us. We cherish this picture.

Joe, you will be missed. You are Penn State!

A Penn State Tailgate & Vocal Point RSVP Party

I always enjoy crisp Fall homecoming weekends at Penn State.

This year we could not sneak away for the big game, 

so I set up a tailgate at home. 

It's {almost} like being there. 

Vocal Point sent me some tailgate goodies 

to test out Chiquita's newest product, ripe and ready avocados!

I've never bought fresh avocados, so I knew this would be an adventure for me. 

I taped 2" party circle Football Printables from Anders Ruff

to push up pop containers filled with BLUE and WHITE peppermint patty pieces

 (major score because they are much cheaper than custom M&Ms!)

Mozzarella, Tomato and Avocado Salad

Recipe Found here

Cilantro Lime Chicken Salad in Avocados

Recipe found here (I omitted the jalapenos)

For any Penn State fans out there, this is my tribute to Joe Paterno, Head Coach of the Nittany Lions since 1966.
I get chills every time he runs out on the field. 

Thank you Vocal Point and Go Penn State!