Our Last Game....

Football season is long gone for us this year, while in other aspects, it's still going strong as teams are getting ready for Bowl games, there have been coaching and staff changes, and we are now entering in to recruiting season. It was bittersweet to see the season end. On one hand, I'm so thankful to have my husband home and working normal hours. On the other hand, I'm sad that we aren't preparing for a bowl game this year. 

We headed home the Saturday after Thanksgiving to attend our last game of the season. We usually skip this game, but I'm so thankful we went this year. 

We sat in the stands the first half of the game, and the girls had fun playing with their friends, and dancing along with the dance squad. 

And at half time, the senior cheerleaders, dance squad, and football managers and video students were recognized. 

We're so thankful for the students that help DJ in the office. These young men are going to be incredible wherever their future takes them. 

After half time, we made our way inside to the family suite and finished out the game. 

Our season didn't go as planned, there was heartbreaking losses, and it's hard when you know how hard the players and coaches fought. How hard they worked. Knowing it was the final game for the seniors on our team, and seeing them team together, made tears sting my eyes. So bittersweet. 

On to next season. 

Pictures..... Pictures... & More Pictures

I have just lots of pictures to share today :) 

The Sunday before Halloween, the little girls wore their Jelly the Pug Halloween dresses to church and had to take their picture with John Wesley afterwards! Except, this week, they didn't cooperate very well! Ha! 

We absolutely love the Jelly the Pug brand! It reminds me of Matilda Jane, but the price tag is a bit friendlier when dressing three girls! And, we find it on Zulily a ton! Check out this dress for Christmas! 

After church, the girls played dress up, and Elsa took a nap. 

And then we headed to football for our Sunday night family dinner. 

On Mondays we have speech therapy, and I try my best to keep the girls entertained. Honestly, they're ready to play, and they're all over the place, but it's also a waiting room, and we need to do our best to stay still and quite. So, the iPad often comes to the rescue. 

I made DJ's video student's Monster cookies for Halloween. You can find the recipe on Momfessionals blog. 

The girls celebrated their 50th day of school with a sock hop last Thursday. Poodle skirts, root beer floats, and dancing for the win! 

After school on Thursday, we went to the gym, and then I took the girls to have ice cream for dinner. It was warm, they had cleaned the house and were so helpful on Sunday, and DJ was at football meetings. So, ice cream for dinner was the perfect treat! I had a protein shake from the gym :) 

Friday was Bedlam day at school. In Oklahoma, Bedlam is when OU and OSU play each other. It's a huge rivalry game. Our teachers lounge was decorated, we had a potluck, and TU had a game Friday night. So, we did what any football family would do. We dressed in Blue and supported our own team! 

Reign Cane! 

After school, we ran a quick errand, came home to put on some layers, and headed to football! Addy was happy to see her big cousin Max!

And look who we spotted on the field! 

Just, DJ doing his job :) 

And Saturday, we slept late, the girls played, I ran some errands sans kiddos, and then I came home to watch football with DJ. Addy Pearl crawled up and fell asleep! Nap time snuggles are the best! 

TU Wives Trip

Last Friday DJ and I jet setted off to Connecticut with the football team. I mean, he was going anyway, but the coaches were nice enough to let their wives tag along! 

I was settled in with a book, my blanket scarf, and ready for a weekend away! 

It's been a while since we've had a trip with just the two of us! 

After a 2 1/2 hour flight, DJ went to work setting up meeting rooms, and I settled in to the hotel room with this view. Our tress in Oklahoma haven't changed colors, so I enjoyed seeing the Fall foliage in Connecticut! 

So, the coaches wives always go to dinner together, because the husbands are in team meetings and have a team dinner. But, some of my Young Living friends, that live close to Hartford were willing to drive to meet me and have dinner! I was so excited to squeeze their necks! Jill and I met in June when we went to convention, but this was my first time meeting Melissa, and we just had the best time! It's so funny how the internet and a little company can bring people together! We chatted about life and business and laughed and had the best time! 

We headed to West-Hartford to eat at Bar Taco. Melissa had chosen it for us, and it didn't disappoint! 

We had margartias, and I chose the shrimp taco, fish taco, and chicken taco! Yum! 

I got back to the hotel a little after 9, which ended up being perfect timing because DJ came in from dinner with his students just a few minutes later. We hung out with some other staff members before going to bed. 

Saturday morning came early, and DJ was out of the hotel for a morning run, and then to head to the game. I didn't even see him until around 10:30 when I snuck up to the press box to say good morning! Okay, I didn't really sneak- I had a press pass :) 

Since we arrive at the game with the team, the wives have lots of time to take in the game day sights, find our seats and get settled in. We were ready to cheer on our boys! 

Back up in the press box, DJ had some pretty great views! 

Those trees though! 

Before the game, DJ and I headed down to the field for a pre-game selfie. 

And then he got to work, and the team came out, prayed in the end zone, and got ready for kick off. 

So, the game wasn't great. We had a fan heckling us, and he was just a real jerk, and by the 3rd quarter I was over him. So, back up to the press box, I went. 

DJ was working on game film, and I did my best to avoid the game. And ya know what? We scored. Not once, but twice. And then we had the ball back with less than a minute to go, and through a pass in to the endzone that if caught, would've meant that TU would win the game! Unfortunately, we didn't catch the pass, and win the game. But, I avoided the game, because when I did we scored. I thought to myself, that I should've avoided more of the game, because maybe we would've won. Nope, I'm not superstitious at all- ha! 

A few hours later, and we were back on the plan and ready to fly home to see our babies. 

Fun story- DJ and I both had sniffly noses on the flight home. I'm pretty sure that flying just does that to us. So I pulled out my RC, and we each put a drop on the tip of our nose, and the sniffling stopped! 

Once we landed, we headed back to DJ's office so he could finish up the film. We made it home a little after 9, and just as quickly as we had left, our trip was over. 

While we were away, the girls had fun with their Aunt Jan. 

She let the girls pick out little hair clip ins and fixed Gretchen's hair. 

Gretchen texted me while we were away, and tried to convince me that she had dyed a few sections of her hair and that it would wash out in 10 washes! But, she couldn't fool me! 

The girls also baked cookies, and apparently, ate a lot of black icing! 

They also made little pumpkin cupcakes. 

I know they had a great time with their aunt!!!

Saturdays Are for Football....

Saturdays are for football, and this weekend was no exception. Tulsa took on Navy at home, and it was an exciting game! DJ's sister, brother in law, and our niece and nephew came in to town for the game! We were so thrilled to have them with us this weekend! 

Since the coach's wives weren't tailgating, we didn't arrive to the game super early, but we still had time to check out the kids club bounce houses and listen to the band perform pre game!

As we made our way back to the stadium, we passed the tailgate for Naval members that are stationed on the USS Tulsa. We stopped and said hello and thanked them for their service. 

 And then we found this guy outside of the stadium, who was giving out little football stress relievers. I'm so glad Gretchen grabbed one because it came in handy at the end of the game! 

They ended up dropping more mini footballs from this electric truck! 

 The kids had fun running after the footballs as they fell! 

Once we made our way into the stadium, we headed straight for DJ's office, so we could wish him luck before the game, and take a potty break :) 

And then we were ready to cheer on our boys! 

TU led the first quarter 14-0! 

We watched the pom squad perform, and then y'all....... 

one of the girls was proposed to and she said "yes!" Isn't that just the sweetest?!

This year, I've managed to keep the girls outside for the first half of the game, and then we head inside for a little bit. Addy was cheering on our boys, and eating a snack in the suite. 

Meanwhile, my sister in law were sitting on the floor right by the windows, because it's the best seat!

At the end of the 3rd quarter, we were back outside, and taking selfies to keep ourselves happy. I asked Addy for a picture, and after she takes a "pretty one" she always wants a "silly face". 

And her tongue is so red because she just finished a jolly rancher! The girls love to steal them off of Mrs. Micki's desk in the office! 

The 4th quarter was a nail biter, and we didn't bring home the W, but our boys are playing hard and making some great offensive and deffensive plays. 

It's so funny that growing up, I couldn't care less about football. I was on the dance team in high school, but couldn't tell you if we were on offense or defense, or what the difference was. When I met DJ, I slowly began to learn about the game, and now I can tell you almost anything. Well, maybe i'm not an expert at positions or penalties, but maybe anything else ;) It's become such a part of our life, and we truly love being a part of this college football world. 

Lately, I've seen a lot of posts about cheering against us, or fans being upset when teams loose..... lots of "coaches" come out on social media on Saturdays. Can I just ask that you try to remember that these men have families, and we have feelings too. As a wife, you take the losses just as hard as the players and even harder than the fans. We are just as disappointed as the fans are, but even more so because we know that it could be our husband's job on the line. We're only 5 weeks in to the college football season, and there's still more games to be won! 

We're so thankful these cousins could be together, and we're raising them to love our boys in blue!

Reign Cane.