CIT

This past weekend was CIT (Concordia Invitational Tournament) in Seward. This annual basketball tournament rotates host sites between the Concordia Universities in Seward Nebraska, River Forest Illinois, Mequon Wisconsin, and Ann Arbor Michigan. This tournament was always a much anticipated event during our college years, and a weekend when many memories were made. Some of Ryan's college friends have continued the tradition of getting together at the tournament every year. Since it was just blocks from Ryan's office he was able to work and spend the weekend with Scruff, Brent, and Alex. Kylie and I checked out the championship games on Saturday.

Kylie attending her first basketball game

A very different look from CITs in the past

Yes, this is the way Ryan and his friends used to dress for the games
(Mequon 2002)

Brent, Scruff, Kevin, Alex, Joel, and Ryan at CIT Seward in 2004.
How I wish I would have taken a picture of the guys this year for comparison!

In heartbreaking fashion Concordia Nebraska lost both championships at the buzzer. They were certainly exciting games though, which meant a VERY loud gym. It was a little overwhelming for Kylie at first, but she didn't cry, and once she got used to it even took a couple naps. Noise has never seemed to bother Kylie, and for that I am very thankful.

Snoozing through the final minutes of the game

It is strange to think these are the first basketball games I have gone to this year. In past years I would have already attended dozens of games in my role as dance team coach. While I truly miss the dance girls I do not miss the time commitment on nights and weekends. It has been a nice change to spend that time with my family instead.