Thanksgiving

Every day around here there are moments, moments where I just sit back and am amazed and grateful for the life and boys that I have. Today's was very special, I have been dressing up for any and all reasons that I can come up with. Today was no different. The boy's came down for dinner like this;




The dog Texas looked like this; (Houston has nicknamed our dog Ladybird from King of the Hill)



Anyone familiar with the boys knows that the idea was Jeff's but they all got into it just for me.

By the way, it was in the 60's today, nice and cool (warm for you Washington folks) it does not seem like the end of November here at all. We are becoming inundated by the inflatable Snowmen and Santa's, that's what they do down here where we have no snow. Anyway, I digress.
Today, I cooked a 22 lb turkey with all of the sides and 8 pies, lucky for me my favorite football players are here for second dinner. I hope your Thanksgiving is as special as mine.

Senior Pictures

The boys had these pics taken by a wonderful photographer who not only waived any fees but did a group photo shoot so I could have pictures of all of my boys together. There are way too many great shots to post them all so I will just do my favorites.

MY BOYS





JEFF AND ROOF




ALL THREE OF THE BOYS ACTING AS THEY USUALLY DO, VERY FUNNY AND SILLY, DEFINITELY BEING THEMSELVES.







"GO GO GOMEZ" AKA JEFFREY GOMEZ Who Michelle and I have decided should be a model for Hollister.







"ROOF" AKA MITCH RISINGER Who loves the photos with a serious football face the best.








"SNAPPER" AKA SNAPP KING WHO DOES PHENOMENAL FLIPS (SELF TAUGHT) ANYWHERE.





This is a year of change. Soon the boys are all moving on to different Colleges and lives. I am very thankful to have these moments with them. I am seizing the opportunity to host a major graduation party for the boys, I hope to have all of the invites out in January so anyone who wishes to come has time to plan for the big event. I know it is very hot here in Louisiana, but May should be beautiful early summer swimming weather and not too terrible.

Senior Game

All of the seniors were on the field as captains for the coin toss, which we won.



Both Jeff #20 and Mitch #70 are in this photo, Mitch is a little hard to see as he gets quite low in his stance.

After an amazing first half of the last season game we were overturned and lost by a touchdown. The boys played well and Tucker and I were very happy to be there. I was lucky enough to escort Jeff and Mitch across the field for their Senior game. To say I am proud of them would be an understatement. The whole night was surreal, no more high school football games, I don't quite know what to do with my Friday nights anymore. After the game Tucker and I just looked at the Stadium as everyone left, I am so lucky to have such wonderful boys who make life very special.

Sunday in Louisiana

It was a beautiful Sunday in the 80s down here and we enjoyed every minute of it. I sparkled out the car (wash, wax, and interior) so it now looks like this.



Hunter and Tucker had a blast in the pool, Yes it was November 2, and they were in the pool. Boy am I glad I neglected to winterize it early!


Poppa and Oma brought us these chairs, they are just the right size for a couple of 9 year olds.


While I was busy running around cleaning Mitch was working hard on the yard.



Jeff cleaned all of the leaves out of the pool so the little boys could enjoy the beautiful day.


I am very thankful I have the older boys help for a little longer (college soon) I could not have done it on my own. A perfect day.

Halloween

The older boys has a football game against Northwood at 7pm October 31, this is the first game I could not attend because Tucker did not want to miss out on Trick or Treating. Bossier won 14 to 13, if they win the next game they are in the play offs if not the season is over. I am very proud of Jeff and Mitch, they have both played hard this year and done their best. They are a joy to watch on the field.

Tucker and I went out Trick or Treating and were a little disappointed at the lack of houses (1 out of every 10) to go to, until we stumbled onto the school field. The entire field was a huge candy land game board with stops to play games for candy (and good stuff at that) it was the best Halloween ever and only 2 blocks from the house. We stayed there and did all kinds of great fun things and then went home where Tucker had a mixing bowl of candy and toys from the night. One of the best Halloweens ever.


Tucker in his winged grim reaper costume ready for Trick or Treating with me of course



Tucker playing hockey with a candy cane for a stick at the board game



Tucker standing on the spaces of the game board



Tucker with the balloon sword the balloon guy made him



Me holding all of tuckers stuff, costume, sword, candy bag, even his glow necklace, how does this always happen to me halfway through the night?



Tucker in one of the four jump houses they had placed around the game




Tucker and I halfway through the game, he loved this night.



Tucker at the candy castle finish of the game. We Finished!



Tucker eating cotton candy at the end of the game.




Tucker with his tons of candy and toys for the night.