Crazy Saturday

This morning was Andy's basketball scrimmage for the new season.  We had JV and Varsity kids mixed up together, so it's hard to get a feel for how the season is going to turn out.  There are definitely some things that we did well (very well, actually) but there is a lot of room for imrovement.  I just pray that we stay healthy and no injuries this year.  Looking forward to the first real game on Tuesday!

Our volleyball team at Tarkington played in their Regional Final match today and has made it to the State Tournament next weekend.  This will be two years in a row that they've made an appearance at State.  Last year, they lost in the semi-final game, but hopefully this year they can make it to the final game and actually win State.  School is going to be crazy this week!

Gig 'em Aggies!  A&M beat #1 ranked Alabama this afternoon!  Whoop!  It was such a great game.  Definitely shocked that we won, but I'll take a victory over the reigning National Champions any day.  It's been a great season with all the changes - new conference, new coaches, some new players, new morale/attitude.  It's nice to finally see some success for a change! :)

Stole some pictures from the Aggie Athletics facebook page...  Just some of my fave people!

Coach Sumlin

Kliff Kingsbury

Johnny Football!  Yay!

Mike Evans

Ryan Swope

I mean, seriously people... WHOOP!  Aggie Football makes me so happy right now.  I am always proud to be an Aggie, but it sure is nice to be proud of good football too.

Tomorrow is my family Thanksgiving gathering on my Mom's side of the family.  I really look forward to spending time with my extended family.  Despite our differences, we really do make a great family.  We have celebrated Thanksgiving around my grandpa's birthday for as long as I remember.  We always make Christmas lists and then draw names.  I like the surprise on Christmas Eve of finding out who got your name.  I know my family is close when even though we may not have seen each other for months it always feels like we've never been apart.  This will also be the first time I've seen my mom in about 4 months... Gee, I miss her a lot.  Maybe one day I'll live closer to her.

One more thing... We've decided to run in the Rock 'n Roll New Orleans Half Marathon.  Pretty pumped up about it.  Andy has already made our workout schedule.