Hook ''em Aggies or Gig 'em Longhorns!?!

                        

 
My grinning Griff! Where do I begin? First of all, I am beyond proud of you! You are rocking this whole senior year. You are taking the most challenging of classes and seem to be conquering them with ease. Baseball is in full swing, and I am soaking it all in for your last season to play. You bless me with your smile when you stop by before 3rd period. It truly is one of the highlights of my day. It's the small things that mean the most. You have set yourself up for success and have two incredible choices for college. While you watch your friends stress over which college is going to accept them, your biggest stress is trying to decide which college choice is the right choice for you. Let me start off by saying that there is no right or wrong choice. Whether you decide to hook em or gig em, you will end up right where you are destined to be in the Fall.

Wherever you go, I leave you with these life challenges. Be brave and courageous. You will face new obstacles, some of which will make you want to throw in the towel and give up. Don't ever let this be your solution. Being brave and courageous isn't about conquering your fear or challenge alone. It is about leaning on your support system and calling on us to help you. Afterall, that is what family is for. Spread kindness wherever you go. You never know someone else's struggle, but a simple hello, holding the door open, or smile can make someone's day. Always trust in God, and pray about everything during the good times and the bad. He will always bring you an inner peace, especially during the hard times.

Enjoy the rest of your Senior year! Make the memories, hang out with your friends, and smile often. Whether you decide to head to Aggieland or join your sister on the 40 Acres, you know I will be your biggest supporter and fan. Either way, I will be joining you for some meals and quality time in either city. Hook 'em Aggies or Gig 'em Longhorns?!? Wouldn't it be so much easier if you could just do both! :)

I love you, Mom!

P.S. MOST ;)

Sailing into Senior Year!

Where do I start!?! My baby boy (I know Parker and Makenna will make fun of me for this)! I have immensely enjoyed our time together at The Village. It has afforded me so many opportunities to watch you grow. To say I am proud is an understatement. You have rocked this whole school thing remaining at the top of your class while taking college level classes and devoting countless hours to baseball. This makes my heart swell with pride. You are to be admired for your kind heart and loving spirit. You love big and aren't afraid to show it. Thank you for always visiting me after your second period class. This simple gesture means more to me than you will ever know. It starts my day off right and gives me a chance to catch a glimpse of my grinning Griff! As the school year comes to an end, these are my hopes for you this summer. Explore new places to create new memories, but know that home will always be waiting for your return. Create new friendships because there is always room in your heart to grow, but don't forget the people who have helped shaped you into the person you are today. Never let fear keep you from persuing your dreams, you are stronger than any worry. With these hopes, I also give you these promises. I promise to always be your biggest cheerleader and loudest fan in the stands. Cheering you on is one of my favorite things to do. I promise to support you as you walk your own path in life, but I hope you will let my love for you be the light to guide you. As you sail into your senior year, let the wind take you to horizons you have never seen and adventures you have never explored. I am forever proud of you! Let's rock this last year together. Cheers matey!

Life is good!

My guy! Where has the time gone?  It is so hard to believe that you are already a junior in high school. I feel like the years are flying by, and I am just trying to hold on for the ride. I am so beyond proud of you. You have accomplished so much in high school already. You are at the top of your class and rank in the top 3%. I am proud of you for taking the most challenging classes while still enjoying a social life and playing baseball. You are setting yourself up for success and the opportunity to choose from a variety of amazing colleges. Who knows where you will end up, but I know it will be right where you are supposed to be.

You have made some amazing friends along the way, which have led me to some really amazing friendships as well. Continue to foster these relationships. Friends are what make the world go round. Live life to the fullest and with no regrets. Try new things, live without fear, open the door for others, dance in the rain, make tik toks, and live the best version of you.

Baseball is quickly approaching. I cannot wait to sit in the stands and cheer for you. I have always been and always will be your biggest fan. I will be there to scream and root for you when you make an amazing play and encourage you when things don't quite go your way. Don't ever be too hard on yourself. Always try your hardest and give your all, and that is all anyone can ever ask of you. 

I am going to soak up all the time we have left together at the Village! Thank you for coming by every day to greet me with your smile. It is the best part of my day. Thank you for including me in all of your life's events. I love preparing for homecoming, helping you and your friends make hard decisions, and experiencing high school with you. Thank you for our late night talks each night before you head to bed. I cherish them. I am one lucky girl!

I leave you with this. Never settle. Always strive to be better today than you were yesterday. Keep an open mind even when it seems challenging. Believe in yourself, you are your biggest champion. You are strong even when you feel weak, brave even when you feel scared, and more confident than your biggest doubt. Open your heart up to love and be loved. Life and relationships will not always be easy, but they will always be worth it. 

You are smart, you are kind, you are worthy, you are important, and you are so loved!

Hugs!

Mom

I'm Back!

It has been quite some time since I updated your blog. All of your activities keep me really busy. I am not complaining though. It brings me great pride and pleasure to watch you play in all of your sports. You do really well. You just finished up with football. This was your first year to play tackle football. You did really well. You were the quarterback for your team and made the All Star squad. You were lucky to have dad coach you this year. You two made a great team. Your team was successful and even made it to the playoffs. It was exciting that you actually got to play against your cousin, Kyle, this year. Although, we were hoping you two would have been on the same team. That would have been awesome! You are now playing basketball and beginning baseball season. You absolutely love basketball! You are playing up in the 8u division and doing just fine. You have made some nice shots! I think every one's favorite so far was when you got the rebound and had a break away layup shot. There was no way you were going to let the other team stop you. The crowd went wild and you grinned ear to ear from all the applause and cheering. You made the decision to play with the DC Mudcats for baseball this year. I am so glad you chose this team. They are a great group of boys and coaches! You have played in a few tournaments and made some key catches. You never cease to amaze me. You are competitive in all that you do. You remind me a lot of myself at your age. You are in second grade. I am a little sad that this is the last year you will be with any of your siblings until high school. Your teacher told me that Makenna and you hug each other bye every day before going to class. I am glad you two love each other so much and look out for one another. You are trying really hard to run the most laps in PE so you can win the trophy at the end of the year. I am so proud of how hard you work in all that you do. You are reading quite well, and you love watching wrestling videos. We got lucky and actually went to a WWE match. You guys loved it. As you continue through this year I want you to continue to give it your all. I am so proud of the young man you are becoming. Always remember that dad and I love you and will support you in all that you do. Continue to dream big and work hard. You are a star in my eyes!!!

I love you! Mom

For the Love of Baseball

My Little Warrior!!! What a great baseball season you had! You really came around when it came to batting. By the end of the season you were hitting quite a few balls to the outfield that led to a lot of homeruns and triples. I am so proud of you! Here are a few actions shots of you.



My Little Warrior







Baseball season begins with a blast!

The future of baseball!

Well, baseball season is well under way. You are playing your first season of coach pitch. It has been so exciting! I am so proud of how well you hit the ball. When I say it started with a blast...unfortunately it was to your mouth! You got hit dead on by a ball you had no time to react to. The result was a busted lip, blood everywhere, and two loose teeth. You were a real trooper though! You played the entire game and never gave up. You actually ended the game at catcher where you made the game saving out. You saw a kid running to home to win the game and you yelled for Howie to throw you the ball. He did and you caught it, blocked the plate, and tagged the kid for the out. The stands went crazy yelling for you! Needless to say, I was one proud mama!!! Especially since you guys beat the coach from your old team. It was awesome. I am looking forward to the rest of your games. They are always so exciting. Keep up the good work! I love you more, I love you the whole Universe and back!

Your poor mouth!

Your poor teeth. The one fell out!

Basketball Season Comes to an End

Well, we have another great year of basketball under our belts. You were amazing this year! I am so proud of how well you did this season. The defense you played was unbelievable. You were grouped with 1st and 2nd graders this year so some of the kids were 2 years older than you. It didn't matter that some of them were much taller than you. You played without fear and stole the ball from them several times. I beamed with pride as you swiped the ball and raced it back down court to shoot a basket. You are one amazing little boy that makes my heart smile every day. Dad and I are so lucky to have you as part of our family. Continue to do your best, and I know you will go far.

I love you! -Mom