Greetings from Phoenix!

Thank you Mr. Smith for setting up another awesome blog for all of us!!!

I arrived safely in Arizona and I am patiently awaiting the arrival of the first few members of the Seahawks. Today we will meet with the hotel staff to go over where the team would like to have their meetings, what rooms they want to sleep in and what the hotel should expect over the next two weeks. It is exciting for me because this team is ready to go considering they were in the Super Bowl last year. The major difference for them is the change in the city & weather. Last year it was cold, rainy, snowy and the game was outdoors. This year it will be warm, sunny and we have the option to close the room of the stadium if the weather looks bad on the day of the game.

Pay attention to the video about the field moving in and out of the building. It is really cool to watch and a very clever idea to have the grass grow outside and then bring in it when they are ready to play the game. Right now, they only have the white paint on the grass, today they are getting ready to paint the end zones with the team colors and put the Super Bowl Logo on the field. I really hope the Super Bowl will be as exciting as the NFC Championship Game last Sunday against the Packers and Seahawks - WHAT A GAME!!! Please post questions and I will answer them when I have time. The next few days are preparing for the arrival. This year the teams will arrive on different days.  It is their choice if they want to arrive on Sunday or Monday.  The Seahawks chose Sunday and the Patriots chose Monday.  Does anyone know what else will happen in Phoenix THIS Sunday??? 

I'm looking forward to hearing from you and sharing in the fun this year for Super Bowl 49.