Monday, September 30, 2013

Arkansas Football Game

Our football game took us to Little Rock and Fayetteville, Arkansas.  We started off on a propeller plane…it’s been awhile since we’ve been on one of those!

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We rented a Passat and felt close to Chattanooga!

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We stopped for some delicious Mexican food…

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our blessings were provided on the utensil wrapper…

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and we had a refreshing dessert!

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Since there was a 80% chance of rain at game time, we had to make a Walmart run for rain gear.  We had taken some ponchos, but we knew that was not going to be enough and we were right!

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The yell leaders stopped by the tail gate party before we headed to the stadium. They don’t wear any additional clothes no matter the temperature or precipitation.

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Donald W. Reynolds Stadium…

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The picture doesn’t show all of her “stuff” but she is always decked out in support of her boy and A&M.  It's only weird if it doesn't work!

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Before the game…

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and during the game.

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They, the University of Arkansas, didn’t allow Reveille to come…no live animals on the field.  But they had a Razorback in a trailer. And the A&M band could sit in the stands but not perform at half time.  They chose not to come.

A&M won the game 45-33.  We have been there and don’t have to go back.

A Buddhist monk at the Charlotte airport going somewhere.

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Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday to our favorite granddaughter (she is our only)!  It’s great to be 14!!

Rheagan winning

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Tuesday, September 24, 2013

More Football

Another football week end, but Mike needed to do some studying for the Finance class that he teaches on M and W each week.

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We drove up to Lufkin and had supper with Mike’s roommate at A&M but he has been my friend since the 2nd grade!  We were all eating our meals before I could get the camera out!

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Our breakfast on Sat. morning was delicious.

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At A&M we got to see the mules as they walked around.

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A Fuddrucker hamburger before we went into the stadium.

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We got to see Parson’s Mounted Calvary as they rode in review.

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Soon Reveille also passed in review.

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The SMU band…

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followed by the A&M band.

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A full moon rising…

IMG_0099A&M won the game 42-13.

On Sunday we ate lunch at the Atlanta airport.

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The Texas group did not join us at this game so we were a little lonely.

Monday, September 23, 2013

Alabama Weekend

The week end of the Texas A&M-Alabama football game started with us flying into Houston and driving to Odem.  Of course, we had to stop a get a bite to eat!  We saw a Freebirds and knowing that it is one of P’s favorite places, we decided to stop.  Wow…so much food, but very good.

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We continued our drive and it was time for some dessert…

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We got to see the Odem Owls play football.  You gotta love Friday night football in Texas!

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Saturday morning we headed to College Station but of course, we had to eat on the way!

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There were soooo many people on campus for this game…Aggies and Alabama fans.

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Before we watched the team walk in, we stopped for a picture or 2.

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J giving high 5s to the players…

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Time for the Aggies to line up and sing the Spirit…the Alabama team keeps on warming up.

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The stands were brimming with excitement as the game began.

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The band, as usual, did a great job!

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It was an exciting game…A&M just ran out of time.

We had a lay-over in Atlanta, so we watched planes while we ate.

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Sunday, September 8, 2013

Quick Trip

We left early Sat. morning for the A&M football game.  We got there around noon so we HAD to eat!!

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We got to College Station before the rest of the family so we walked around. The yell leaders held a yell practice for the children…

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a part of the band was ready to lead the team in…

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but due to  lightening in the area, the team stayed on their buses…

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It started to sprinkle before the game while we were waiting for the band and the corps to march in…

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and the bookstore had sold out of ponchos, so we got wet during the game!  The football team won 65-28 and the band looked great. 

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We drove back to Houston after the game, went to bed, got up early and were back in Chatt. at 1:00. 

Thursday, September 5, 2013

Throwback Thursday

Going back to 2006 for these two.

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Tuesday, September 3, 2013

It’s Football Time in Texas

We had a chance to see the oldest grandson play in his 1st varsity football on Friday night.  And in Texas, as well as other places, Friday night lights is real!

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He is # 33 on the program and #1 in our hearts. Kick-off return team…

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and the punter…

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On Saturday, we drove to the A&M- Rice football game.  They are demolishing an old gym that held great memories for M, K and J.  In addition, all 3 of them had their graduation ceremonies held in that gym.  It certainly did make Kyle Field bigger from this angle.

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After watching the band and corps march by, we headed up to our seats.  It was a scorcher…100+ degrees!

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At half time the band performed and it is the largest band in A&M history…over 400.  They once again did an outstanding job.

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We came home on Sunday after the gigantors took us to the airport! At least from my perspective!

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Our lay over in Dallas allowed time for us to eat and take a nap!

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