Just relax...

Test over! It wasn't as bad as I built it up in my mind. That's probably because every single one of my friends was praying for me and my mom lifted me in prayer during a big-time church thing. I feel so silly for all of that, actually. I'm certain there are more important things to pray about than me passing a test. I mean, come on! It's not a life or death thing! But, I appreciate and am humbled by it all! Now I can relax. I'll know in two weeks how I did.


A victorious weekend was had by both the boys' teams. Weston's team won 33-12. He fired off that line (does that sound like Trey or what) and had several great tackles and a sack. Mac's team was just too much for the opponent with a 47-0 win. I cannot get over how quick he is! He loves this game!

Trey & his boys!


Mac made a great one-handed catch!

Trying to catch the extra point pass.


Weston kicking off!

The boys also competed in an archery tournament last week. Wes shot a 214 and Mac a 362. Wes shoots 9 meters and 30 arrows. Mac shoots 18 meters and 60 arrows. I don't know their standings, but they both shot their personal bests.

Weston scoring his end!

It's Red Ribbon Week here in TX. This is a week we dedicate to focusing on staying drug free. At school we have themes for each day of the week. Yesterday was "i can be drug free" and the kids brought canned goods. Today was "put a cap on drugs" and could wear hats, caps or wigs. Too cute! Here is Walker's hat. Weston wore is Tom Landry hat and Mac wore a cap. I wore a socerer's hat. Tomorrow we wear camo and "join the fight against drugs" We will also have a musical presentation. Thursday is "stay in the game; stay drug free" and we'll wear jearsey and Friday is "sock it to drugs". Wear crazy socks and the big boys get to have a sock hop. The Red Ribbon Parade will also happen that day! Whew........lots going on!!!


I'll have more pics from the rest of the week's activities. In the meantime, I'm going to enjoy have that hated test behind me......and relaxing!

Tests....

I hate tests. I hate that I have to take a B-I-G test on Saturday. I hate that it is about stuff a bunch of dead guys thought up a long time ago. I hate that it is a test that matters. I hate that I have to spend a Saturday morning in front of a computer to take this test. I hate that I am not prepared for this test. I hate tests.

There.......now I feel better. Well, not really, but at least I got that off my chest.

Pray for me to pull it together and do good on said hated test.

Where did October go?

I just realized I haven't made a post since September. What!!??!! I know they say "time flies when you're having fun" but I don't remember having that much fun.

So here goes a little synopsis of our October happenings.

* Played a lot of football. Not me, but the boys! We've won some and lost some. Mac and Weston have played AWESOME each week. I'm a proud OEM, that's Over Exuberant Mom, for all you Banquete alums.

*Mac has had a few injuries, but they haven't set him back on the field. His hand has been smashed between helmets a few times to the point that he has a large knot on the top of his hand. A couple weeks ago he hurt his ankle and toe. I really think he broke his big toe, but we didn't find out officially. Besides, what do they do for a big toe anyway? And there was no way he was going to miss a game.

*Celebrated 4-H. The annual 4-H festival was the first weekend of the month. Then it was 4-H meeting and One Day 4-H. Lots of 4-H happening this month.

*Mac got a deer. A nice 10 pointer.


*Bullseye. The boys are loving archery. Weston competed in his first district wide competition last week. He was nervous and was using borrowed equipment, but he found he groove and shot 193. That was super for his first time out.

*Hosted Oktoberfest party. We have done this with Trey's family for several years now. It is a nice evening and fun to be with friends and family. Grown ups only.

*Walker has lost another tooth and makes us smile all the time!

* Study!!! This weekend is a big one for me. I will take my comprehensive final to get out of college. Right now, I have MAJOR senior-itis. I really want to be out of school and get me life back. Please say a quick prayer for me for Saturday morning.

We seem to live one day at a time around here. There isn't much long term planning going on, except that our Saturdays have been booked with football since August. Once games are over, I wonder what we will do on the weekends. I'm already looking forward to the holidays and seeing my brother and his family, sleeping late, wearing warm pj's cause it's cold outside, seeing the Hedgpeth familia at the river (the whole crew and that's a large amount of people), and getting back to church (that is a big hole I need to fill right now).

Here are a couple of pics of the latest football games.

Mac is in the center of the picture tackling the runner.

Almost as tall as dad!


Weston had 3 huge QB sacks at his game. These are the
war marks that he checks on his helmet after every game.



And here's a picture of Walker....just for fun!

Weesatche's Got Talent

Walker had his first paying gig last night at the Weesatche Dancehall. I wish I had a picture of it. Last night we went back to our favorite winding-down-for-the-week place with some friends. Remember last week's post? Twice this month already!

Well, last night there was a karaoke machine set up in the dance hall and a pretty good singer providing entertainment for everyone. The kids had a BLAST dancing to the cupid shuffle, cha cha slide and the macarena. Before I knew it, someone comes in the cafe and says, "You better hurry in here, Walker's about to sing!"

Yup, my baby boy was on stage belting out hillbilly deluxe and loving every note! He knows all the words. The best part was during the intrumentals. He would clap his hands above his head and everyone else joined him! It was one of those moments when you rush the stage to get closer to your favorite band or singer! Smiles, singing along, whoops and hollers!

Walker got lots of pats on the back and handshakes when he finished. He walked off the stage like it was no big deal, like it is something he does all the time. AND he made $2! He thought that was the best part. Someone gave him a tip for singing so well. What a little showman!

When he got back in the cafe, someone asked him to run for county judge! Hmmmm........politician or famous country singer?

Bullseye!!

The next phase in the boys' 4-H career is now archery. Weston really wanted to join last year, but football was new to us then and we were only up to one new thing at a time. Now that we've got football down, Weston got his wish to try out archery. He's only been to 3 practices and is shooting great. He was right about choosing this project. He is a natural and is very excited about it. Today, the leader singled him out to be the "dealer" in the 21 game. He shot 21!!!! I'm so excited for him to be involved in this and to be good at it. He needs this!!!



Last night after the Weston's football game in Yorktown, which they won 33-0, some of us headed to Weesatche for supper. You can usually find us there at least once a month. It is the old dance hall and a great place to eat. The kids play pool, fooze ball and the jukebox. It's a great family friendly place to relax and enjoy a cold one and a good meal.


Walker really likes it because the owner lets him crush cans. Well last night she let him help her on the cash register. Trey went over to him and said he needed come sit down, but Walker said, "No, Dad. I work here!" And that was that....he helped check people out. He is such a politician!



Friday night was homecoming. We lost, booo! But we had fun sitting by our friends. Weston and Hayden are so silly when they get together.



Mac's team played Cuero Green and won 35-6! He played great and we are so excited to win! This week he plays here and Weston is out of town.

Oh, one other thing. I'm writing this so that I don't forget this time in Mac's life. He was given his first homecoming garter this week. A sweet girl in his class, Kyndal, gave it to him. In return he gave her a mum that she could wear like a wrist corsage. My boy is growing up!!!

Oh the Elementary Bug!

If you've never experienced it, congratulations! Got kids fixing to be in school? Get ready. The elementary bug is going around and I got it. When mama is not well, the whole house suffers. I got the bug late Thursday and have been down all weekend. I did manage to go to Weston's game but felt terrible when it was over even though they won in a shut out 19-0 against the undefeated team from last year. Go Big Blue!!! Poor Trey just can't handle me being sick. He just isn't complete when I'm not "available" to help, give info or run interference. Anyone else's hubby like this? I am so lucky though to have Mirna who steps right in with the boys and takes care of their needs while I recover. Love ya Mirn!!!

Mac played in another town at the same time Weston played here. They didn't win, but Trey said Mac was great. Maybe this weekend will be better.

Today was the first 4-H meeting of the year. Boy has our club grown and BOY OH BOY is it full of BOYS!!!! We may need to change our club name to something much more "manly." Ha!

Walker lost a 2nd tooth today. He was sitting in the living room and Mirna asked what he was looking for. He said, "my tooth" and sure enough it was sitting on the carpet right beside him. He was so excited! The old pro that he is just marched into his room, found his tooth fairy pillow and proceeded to put everything where it belonged. Wonder what the tooth fairy will bring this time?

The big boys are at their cousins' house tonight watching WWE and eating sausauge. Can I get an AAGGGHHH AAGGHHH or whatever it was that Tim Allen used to say!

Here's to everyone's health and that the elementary bug doesn't invade your home and stays away from mine for a while!!!

V-I-C-T-O-R-Y

That's the Tiger's battle cry!!!

Warming up.

Enjoying his team's victory!

Tigers, Tigers, Tigers.....raaaah~

Mac and Wes were awesome on the football field! They played strong on the line both sides of the ball. Mac sacked the QB several times and Wes was in on a few himself. Mac caught a pass for a two point conversion. Wes did a great job kicking yesterday (even though he said he didn't like the tee they used). It was a complete shut out in both games. Wes' team won 28-0 and Mac's was 35-0. Looks like the start to a great season.

Enjoy the pics. More from Weston's game next week. I'll have to send my camera with Haley to Mac's game since the boys will be playing in different towns next weekend.

Weston is on the far left.

Kickoff. Weston did a great job.

Mac is #11. "get out of my way"
You can't see it in this small scale, but the boy on the left has a
look of fear on his face. Mac is coming right at him!
Trey says this is the perfect picture. The line is doing exactly
what he taught them. Mac is on the right.

The "coach" was checking out the play.
He also doubled as water boy.