Homecoming Pep Rally

As the rain poured down yesterday I was sure the Homecoming Parade and Pep Rally would be cancelled. My daughter called late in the day to say it still wasn't being cancelled, but that there was talk of cancelling the parade and moving the pep rally inside, into the gym. The parade was scheduled to begin at 7 pm and at 6:15 the rain was still coming down pretty hard out here where we live. Heather called and said it still wasn't cancelled so into town we drove wondering just how drenched we'd get!

When we arrived at our usual spot to watch the parade the rain had slowed to barely a drizzle. Yay! By the time it began we'd feel a sprinkle now and then but that was all. The parade was very short due to several groups deciding not to participate because of the weather.

"Pepe" the school mascot...aka Heather's friend Ryan...rode by on the cheerleaders' float.

At the end of the parade our group walked over to the stadium to watch the pep rally...in a very wet stadium! We had not even considered bringing anything to sit on, that the seats would be wet! Oh well, we'd just look like all the other Matador fans and have wet backsides!

Pepe again!

The dance team put on a great show! Heather is in the middle (50 yard line), 2nd girl back.

Heather "owning" that 50 yard line she loves so much!

The traditional burning of the "M"

Go Matadors!!!!

Skywatch Friday

God sure gave us some pretty clouds to look at last Sunday night! I'm told there was an awesome rainbow that evening as well but somehow I missed that!

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No Football???

This is an "open" week for us, which means

no football game Friday night.

After Heather and the other debutantes were through at the Mid Texas Symphony Concert last Sunday evening, we noticed how gorgeous the sky was. We decided to go over to the high school to capture some photos of it. I have some favorite photos of an awesome sky behind the football stadium so I thought I'd capture some new ones.

This is what the stadium will look like this week: empty.

But, the following week will be

HOMECOMING!!!

So be sure to stay tuned.

In the mean time...what ever shall we do with our Friday night???

I know!!!

We'll go CAMPING!!!

See you on Sunday!!!

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Introducing...The Mid Texas Symphony Debutantes!

The Mid Texas Symphony Debutantes were officially introduced after intermission of the symphony's first concert yesterday evening. The girls all did a fabulous job ushering and preparing for the concert. Good job girls!

Heather adding inserts to the symphony programs

Heather and Tiffany waiting to take tickets at their door.

Tiffany and Heather hard at work! :0)

The debs who ushered inside the auditorium, helping people find their seats.

I discovered I really like the sounds of the symphony music. I loved the sounds of the stringed instruments!

Introducing the Mid Texas Symphony Debutantes:








Heather as she stepped forward at her introduction:

I was also asked if I'd snap a photo of the 2 maestros so it could be sent to the newspaper. This was their fun pose. I'll send the more formal pose on to be included with the Mid Texas Symphony's newspaper article.

Friday Night LIghts: Matadors vs. Hornets

Friday evening found us San Antonio-bound...in the rain. There were murmurs in our group of staying home from the game and staying dry, but on we trekked. And we're so glad we did! Once the game began the rain stopped!








Although for much of the game I was sure the East Central Hornets were going to sting us good... at the bottom of the 3rd quarter our Matadors fought back and won the game 31-21! Woo hoo!

During the halftime show my daughter marched with the band, playing her mellophone...

...and then she joined the dance team to perform the kick routine:

There was lots of kicking,

even some stunting...



and even more kicking!

Heather is usually found right on the 50 yard line! I love that whether in band or dance I can usually find her easily!

PhotoStory Friday-Remember

Where were you when the world stopped turning that September Day?

In memory of those lost September 11, 2001 and in honor of all those who continue to serve our country: our military, police force, firemen. Thank you all!


In honor of personal loved ones now serving in Iraq:
my brother in law Mike
my daughter's boyfriend John

And in honor of personal loved ones and friends serving in the military at home and abroad:
My nephew Chris
My cousin Josh
My friend Lowell
My friend John
My cousin's husband Michael



I remember.

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Friday Night LIghts: Matadors vs. Eagles

Friday night brought our town's high school's first home game of the season. After being trounced so badly last week against our rivals, I wasn't sure what this week would bring.

The Matadors played a superb game and won 41-20!!!

Despite the rain, enthusiastic fans stayed to cheer on the team!

Early in the game the rain began. The dancers all donned their ponchos and kept right on cheering!

Heather on the field with the band, prior to the dance team taking the field.

My favorite photograph of the night was one I snapped of Heather's friend Tiffany as she marched by during the halftime show. Tiffany, like Heather, is on the dance team and in band...and they are both debutantes and both work at the same place!

The dancers performed their ladder routine again and did a super job!

During every home game, after half time, some students are selected to go over to the visiting side and bring back band students to introduce to our kids. Heather was selected and she brought back Christian from the Eagles' band to introduce to the Mighty Matadors.