Gameday in Aggieland

Last Saturday was the SEC football opener for the Aggies.  ESPN Gameday was broadcast from campus that day as well.  The opponent was Florida and the Aggies had their hands full.  We came up on the short end of the score, 20-17, but Steve and I enjoyed the beautiful weather and the game was a good one.

The stands are filling up and the team and crowd are singing “The Spirit of Aggieland”.  Traditions.

The flyover.

Full stadium waving their white spirit towels.

And the Fighting Texas Aggie Band performed at halftime.

Steve and I are excited for the rest of the season.  Whatever the score we really enjoy the games.

Family, Bocce Ball and Iowa Farm

The last evening we were in Iowa was spent with family on the Crouse family farm playing bocce ball.

Matt, Jason, Roscoe and Steve.

Jason, Matt, Steve and Bart.

Jason and Roscoe contemplating a throw.

Matt and Diane

Kayla with the little girls playing with a cat behind her.

Roscoe

Kaitlyn and Kristyn were chasing the cats.

Donna and Kristyn

Kaitlyn

Kristyn (love the curly hair!)

Steve and his Mom.

It was a short trip to Iowa but we had a great time.  I did see my brother, Jan and my niece and her family and unfortunately didn’t take any photos.  I used to carry my camera everywhere but now I need to remember to use my iphone when I don’t have my camera.  We are so thankful for our family in Iowa.

Happy Birthday to Steve’s Mom!

We went back to Iowa to see family and especially to celebrate Donna’s (Steve’s mom) 84th birthday.  We went to her favorite place, Hotel Pattee and restaurant for dinner with 23 other family members.  I forgot my camera and it was fairly dark inside so my iphone pictures were really bad but it is all I have, so I will share some of them here.

Donna and her sister Mary

Donna, her brother Delbert and sister Mary

Donna and sons; Steve, Matt and Bart

The Crouse brothers (minus Sam) and their uncles, Darrell and Delbert

Donna and me

Donna and her daughter-in-laws (minus Jan), Diane, Jana, Michele

Donna absolutely loved the evening and spending time with her family.

Family Pictures at the Lake

We weren’t able to take the entire family because David was missing, but we were able to take photos of the grandkids and the other families.

 

There is much room for improvement with my photography but it’s more about creating memories for me……so I’m happy with these photos I have as the grandchildren grow (so fast!)

Lakehouse Weekend

One of David’s bosses has graciously allowed him to use his Lake Conroe house and invite family.  The house is beautiful and spacious and works so well for our family to meet there for a weekend.  David was invited to Argentina on a hunting trip so he was unable to come but the rest of us had a blast swimming and jet skiing!

This  mixture of pictures were taken with both my camera and iphone.  Needless to say we had the best time.  We are hoping that we might be able to make this a yearly family weekend.  Thanks again to David and his boss.