45-28

WE WON!!!!!!!!! 45-28!!!

If you'd like to read about our HUGE victory....go here!

Something I really love about the article is how incredibly gracious both HCs were. That speaks volumes about their characters and the programs that they've worked so hard to build!

GO COOGS!!!!!!!

Ohh, the irony...

Here in (fairly) small town Texas, high school football rivalries are a BIG deal. I'm talking the stand in line all day for tickets, painting faces and/or bodies, countdown to kick-off ticking away on local channels and becoming nauseated because you're so nervous kind of BIG deal. The crosstown rivalry here in Abilene is a rich tradition, and just about the entire town looks forward to it all football season. This year's game has even more riding on it because the winner of tonight's game will be declared the district CHAMPION.

As I've said before, this crosstown rivalry is kind of a funny situation for me. You see, this was me just FOUR years ago...

...graduating from the land of the Eagles...AHS!

...getting to school at the crack of dawn with my bestie (Lexi) to get on the front row for pep rallies!

...cheering on those Eagles with my girls!

...wearing my blackout Cooper rivalry shirt.

"Hey Cooper! Next year bring your varsity..."

...and just bleeding black and gold in general.

And now, here I am....a Cougar Coach's wife (and that coach graduated from Cooper, by the way!)

...cheering on those COOGS with my former Eagles!

...decorating my door in the red and blue.

...having the time of my life with some of the best friends a girl could ask for!

...supporting my hubby every step of the way.

...road-tripping to all of the out-of-towners with Lexi.

...becoming nauseated with nerves as I write this post.

...decked out in red and blue attire!

...and BLEEDING RED AND BLUE!!!!

I have to defend myself a lot, mostly on Facebook, to my former classmates, but I just laugh at their silly remarks....and tell them to shut up. Because that's what mature adults like myself do. But I wouldn't trade any of this for the entire world because I love it, I love my coach, and I love those COOGS!!!

LET'S GO COOGS!!!!!!

8-0, Family & Parties!

Hi friends! I've just had to accept that I'm going to be an occasional blogger for now, I hope you will too :) This time of year is just so busy, as I'm sure it is for you too!

We had such a fun weekend with family and friends last weekend! My brother and his fiance came in town. Friday night we, of course, went to support the Cooper Cougars!

Me, Nicole & Momma...

Dad, me, Kenneth...

The boys had to keep up with the Texas Rangers on their iPhones! How exciting that they are going to the WORLD SERIES! So awesome.

It's always a good sign when Rob & the other coaches come out of the press-box with several minutes to go!! The Coogs did it again! We are now 8-0!!! Coming up this week is the BIG cross-town rivalry against the Abilene Eagles. Both teams are undefeated in district, so this will not only be for the city title but also for the District title! The cross town rivalry is ALWAYS a good game regardless of records or anything else, I'm so ready for kick-off!! On a side note, this game is a little ironic for me as I graduated from AHS. The first year was hard, but it's getting easier every year! I now cheer for the Coogs 100% (obviously!!). Surprisingly, I'm not the only Eagle to Cougar convert! Lexi & Keathley both went to AHS as well. Those coaches will make you change your ways, I guess! ;)

Saturday morning, my mom's BFF, Lisa hosted a bridal shower for Nicole! The weather was crazy with torrential rains, but we had a great turnout! My family is blessed with so many wonderful friends, and we are thankful.

The Boyce ladies...

The food table, pretty right?

I loved the miniature cake & stand...

Nicole ready to open their gifts!

I was the present-writer-downer (that's a technical term!)

Nicole's been saying how excited she is to have nice towels! Haha, her wish finally came true!

Us with Nana...

Precious Natalie was a "hostess," so she got a little gift too! The girl loves her bath-time (especially in my parents' HUGE tub) so she got a cute ducky and princess soap...she loved it!

The happy bride & groom to be...

Natalie was probably asking, "Which princess is your favorite?" She also kept saying, "Look at my princess soap! It's for me!!" Haha, I think it's safe to say she loved it! Such a cutie pie.

After a little afternoon resting and a lot of afternoon prep, my parents hosted an engagement party for KB & Nic. Thankfully the rain cleared, and we were left with a crisp fall night!

Rob & myself before the party :)

And my precious parents!

Rob's twin, Will, also came to celebrate!

And those are the only pictures I got of the guests because I had a certain almost-3-year-old leech :) Natalie was my bestie that night, and we had lots of fun! I gave her her bath in the big tub with her princess soap, of course! Her Auntie Lisa also got her a princess gown (and panties) that she LOVED. After her bath, she walked around showing everyone how pretty her gown was! She is such a girlie girl and I love it!

My favorite princess is YOU, sweet girl!