Red River Rivalry

Since I am writing this post AFTER the mess that was the OU/TX football game this weekend, I will hold off on making any jokes about OU football or Sooners. I didn't really watch much of the game to be honest, but I guess that was a good thing! And since Tech totally wrecked West Virgina, I guess we know where we stand. At least this week!

Griffin consoling Nora after the tough loss.

The day started early.

I got Nora dressed in her little UT onesie and burnt orange and white headband.

Then, I got myself ready while explaining to Nora all the important things about Longhorns, football, Sooners, and UT. We talked about traditions, football rules, and how to be good sports. We practiced singing the fight song and I showed her how to put her horns up. I made sure to tell her not to judge the OU fans, especially her friend Griffin.

Next, we put up the appropriate decorations at home for the big day.

I love my chatterblocks... but I'll need to replace this now! 

but... I'll leave this up! Still love my horns!

Then, we went to our most favorite neighbors' house to watch the game and cheer on the longhorns!

It took all day, but we did get some pictures taken before the sun went down (ridiculously early I must add... I miss summer days! Except the really pregnant part!)

I think this is our first family picture! 

The longhorn ladies. 

Our favorite Sooners! 

Happy with daddy! 

Watching the game?

We'll have to get 'em next year!

My Favorite FALL Things

FINALLY my favorite season out of the year is here! We've kept pretty busy since "fall" arrived. After I started back up at school, time has simply disappeared. And here we are, looking at the middle of October this coming weekend!

We've really taken to the spirit of the season by doing some of my favorite fall things, including...

COLLEGE FOOTBALL
In September, we got to go to our first longhorn football game since a couple of seasons ago - SO fun! I felt silly because I almost cried I was so happy to be back and listen to the beautiful sound of the longhorn band. Thanks to the Greens for the awesome opportunity to go to a game!!

HOMECOMING ANNIVERSARY

We have made it a tradition to celebrate our "original" anniversary (high school homecoming!!!) since we did it for so many years before we got married. We enjoy being creative and thinking of gifts or things to do that correlate with the number of years we are celebrating. This year we celebrated eight years! After a couple of weeks of thinking and me suggesting that I get Justin an octopus as a gift, we decided it would be fun to go eat eight-legged creatures. So on September 18th, we went to Joe's Crab Shack. We stuffed ourselves and had a fantastic time!

BASEBALL

With fall comes baseball (which I REALLY love) and we've been to a couple games this season, including one of the ALDS games against Tampa Bay. As I am sitting here, I am watching the Rangers, tied going into extra innings and hoping for a win so that they can (possibly) go to the World Series. I've canceled my America's Next Top Model and CSI recordings for this game, so hopefully it works out!

Okay, I think I have to wait on the boots and sweaters that I get excited about in the fall. It's still in the eighties. BUT I think this weekend I will be making pumpkin cookies or possibly some apple pie!

What are your favorite fall things??