Go Big Orange!

Never thought I would ever really say that....

Kyle and I finally made it to a Tennessee football game. We went to the last home game against Vanderbilt. It happened to be pretty cold that night and we had MANY layers on to stay warm.

The experience was nothing like an A&M game. It wasn't necessarily bad or anything, just different. For my Aggie friends, you know the annoying "uncover nazis" at the game? Imagine that type of annoying and add in TTU fan antics and I think that might be what the student section was like that night. No one was really mean, but it wasn't the "Old Army" experience we are used to at games. It was also hard for Kyle to really enjoy the game since it wasn't A&M. I love Tennessee, but it is still weird at times to root for anyone but an A&M team. But I love college football, so I was happy just watching the game. It was also pretty amazing to be inside Neyland Stadium with a seating capacity of over 100,000.

The game wasn't going to great for Tennessee so we left in the 3rd quarter. I am not sure if I will ever get used to any band other than the Aggie Band at halftime, but I do love singing "Rocky Top"!

Power "T" before the game for the football team to run through

Birthday Weekend

Kyle's birthday weekend was super busy. On Saturday we checked out the UT Vet School's Open House and then we attended the Orange and White game at Neyland Stadium and on Sunday, Kyle and I attended Aggie Muster. Whew!

The UT vet school open house was smaller than the one at A&M and less people, but I think it was a little nicer. They just finished adding a huge equestrian building and many areas were really nice. They also had some great displays. I feel like we got to see more animals and there were more hands-on activities for adults and children.

Making horseshoes

You could simulate palpating a cow...First thing I told the guy was it wasn't enough pressure and really didn't feel like the real thing. I got a funny look...I think he was surprised that I knew what it "felt" like.

Taryne sporting her new turtle with her Tennessee shirt and her UNC necklace.
We try to be an equal school supporter :) ...except that school in Austin!

This was our first trip into Neyland Stadium and it is a little intimidating with a capacity of over 100,000.

We didn't get to stay as long as we would have liked, but it was a fun time and I can't wait to see a game this fall!

Football Friday

It's Friday and tomorrow is game day! It is also A&M's first game of the season, first SEC game and first home game.

In honor of all of this, Taryne and Hayden sported their A&M colors today for school.

Taryne insisted Hayden needed to hold Snow White...

A&M plays Florida tomorrow and Tennessee also has its first home game against Georgia State. So BTHO Florida AND BTHO Georgia State!!

Until next time...Gig'em!

Eat'em Up Kats!

We watch a lot of football. Mostly college, but some high school and NFL. At this point in the season, more FCS, Division II and III games are on and we love watching those as well.

Sam Houston State has been in the playoffs and next Saturday, they are playing for the FCS National Championship. Well, my dad, Charlotte and Zach and my cousin Keri and her husband Danny all went to Sam. Well, during one of the playoff games we watched, we said "Eat'em Up Kats!" to Taryne and now she randomly says that.

One morning this week, Taryne and I decided to make homemade donut holes and Taryne insisted on having sprinkles on them. Oh and she insisted that the sprinkles had to be orange and blue. Luckily we had blue and orange sprinkles. They were left over from a wedding shower for Charlotte and Zach. So after we made the donuts with sprinkles, I get an "Eat'em Up Kats!" from Taryne.

Unfortunately the blue sprinkles definitely make your mouth, fingers, everything blue.

Until next time...Gig'em! ....and Eat'em up Kats!

The Idaho Game...

We received a complimentary pair of tickets to watch the Ags BTHO of Idaho. However, once that particular game weekend finally arrived, I had my only day of true morning sickness and was not feeling particularly well so we decided we would buy the game on Pay-Per-View and watch at home. Thank goodness that was the end of the nausea!


As our usual pre-home-game ritual, we went outside to watch the flyover. It was a B-52 Bomber this particular Saturday.

So while we waited for the plane to stop circling and do the flyover, Taryne and Kyle kicked and tossed the ball back and forth.

Until next time...Gig'em!

Labor Day Weekend 2011

Wow, what a busy weekend! We started the weekend (well, sort of) on Thursday with the beginning of the 2011 college football season. We watched some great games on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and tonight. The Ags beat the hell outta SMU to start of what we hope to be an awesome season before we leave the Big 12 for good. More on that another day.

I tried to take lots of pictures this weekend of the fun and silliness that went on in our house...

It started with a "No, Mom!!" when she saw my camera...

Then she wanted to be an Anne Geddes model....

She just happened to see the pack of paint brushes on the counter and was determined that she must paint something. So I took one of the coloring pages from a large coloring book and let her have at it.

And then she started painting herself too....you know, so she could finger paint too.

And this is how she has been sleeping lately....

We finally had the opportunity to meet Mr. Connor Baldauf....what a cutie!!

And after lunch the sword fighting commenced. Yes, we have foam swords. Long story, but they are tons of fun, especially with an almost 2 year old.

One of the great things about our house is we are in the direct fly-over zone for the fly-overs for all home football games. We discovered this by accident after we moved in because we heard the planes fly over and it was super loud. So now, before every home game, we spend a little time in the back yard to watch the fly-over. This week was a B25 from World War II.

Today, we spend the entire morning at the doctor's office for Taryne's 2 year well baby check up. Yes, basically all morning. We love our doctor, but he takes FOREVER. I shouldn't complain because he spends a lot of time with each patient to make sure all your questions are answered and that you are comfortable with everything. By the time we left, Taryne had 3 shots (including a flu shot), Kyle and I both received flu shots and I had 4 tubes of blood taken for the pregnancy blood work I have been putting off. Long morning.

This afternoon I started working on "stuff" for Taryne's party. I can't believe she will be 2 in one week.

Well, I think that was all the fun and big highlights of our holiday weekend.

Until next time...Gig'em!

Parent's Weekend

So every year, we mark our calendars for Parent's Weekend at Texas A&M. Not because our parents are coming to visit, but because of the Maroon & White spring football game. We do not miss an opportunity to watch football. Even if it is a glorified scrimmage.

We also took a sort of scenic tour of campus on our way to the stadium. My current job on campus allows me to park in a specific lot, so we parked there (for free) and walked to Kyle Field. I decided to take a few pictures of campus along the way.

Until next time...Gig'em!