November & the 1st 1/2 of December

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Thanksgiving weekend the girls and I met Gee, Papaw, and Amelia 1/2 way so the girls could spend Thanksgiving in Arkansas. They also took Gabby with them :) 

They love having Thanksgiving in Arkansas and going to Branson, so I told them that this year, they could go and have the week, but since next year is Gretchen's last Thanksgiving at home, they'll have to stay here. We're trying to convince Gee and Papaw to come here too! 

They had a fun week in Arkansas and after Thanksgiving lunch, they went to Branson. My mom took them to Silver Dollar City, and of course to get their annual Santa picture. 

Meanwhile, DJ and I were living it up at work and being kid free for the week. 

Once they got back, we were full steam ahead with the SEC championship game. We opted to stay home and watch the game on TV- and look who we spotted doing some sideline work before the game!! 

Faith and Scout came over to watch the game with us! 

And even though we didn't win, we were super pumped to be in the championship game our 1st season in the conference. 

On Sunday, Megan had her last tumbling class. We opted to take her out for several reasons- but mostly because her wrist is pretty banged up from years of tumbling. 

Later in the week, Adalyn had her 1st band concert!

Megan was there taking pictures for the yearbook. 

Can you spot our little French Hornist?

We were so proud of her! 

December had a few basketball games thrown in; and it was fun to cheer her on. 

And then I had the greatest idea ever, to gift my Secret Santa at work baby chicks! 

The girls were obsessed. 

DJ and I took the big girls to see Wicked. 

And we spent a night at the Texas Athletic Department's Christmas party. 

Gabby was super curious about the chickens! 

And DJ and I celebrated our 19th wedding anniversary. 

After having the chickens at our house for a week, I was off to work to gift them! 

And he was totally surprised, but y'all, he literally asked for chickens on his wish list so I delivered! 

 

November Games

November quickly came upon us and we were ready for more football!!! 

Faith and I made these jackets at the beginning of the season with some other wives! It was such a fun event, and we both showed up in our jackets so we had to get a pic! 

My bestie from work came with us to the game. 

Adalyn was all decked out in denim. 

Gretchen finally got her picture with Arch after the game. 

And I got my picture with DJ! 

Megan and I had to get a pic in our blinged jackets! 

And one more picture of all of us with Bevo. 

Denim was the theme for this game! 

The following weekend, I drove to Fayetteville for the Texas-Arkansas game. 

I was pumped that Tiffany and Amelia (and Matthew) came too! 

We had to get a picture of Amelia with the best drum major and feature twirler! 

And a picture of us before the game! 

Amelia's first Texas game! 

It was a fun weekend with this guy! 

Growing up in Arkansas, this was a game that was fun for the memories, but we definitely were rooting against the home team! 

I never thought I'd have my family in burnt orange, but here we are! 

Winner Winner! 

We met DJ after the game and had to get our post game pic! 

And one more pic before we went our separate ways to head home. 

After the Arkansas game, we had one more home game of the season, and y'all I was so thankful for a warm day in November! 

The girls brought their bestie to enjoy the game with us! 

A post win game day kiss !

Adalyn playing with Air Horn. 

This girl loves a good Hook 'Em picture! 

and a little Bevo picture to celebrate the win! 

Thanksgiving weekend, Texas played at A&M, so you know I had to be there; This was their first game in 13? years or so! 

And it was a sweet victory beating the Aggies on their home turf; and this win meant we were heading to the SEC championship game!