Parker's Football Season

November 2018

Parker had a great football season.  In addition to working his tail off during summer workouts and the football season, he began drinking protein shakes to gain weight.  I think this year in particular he really learned to play aggressively on the field.  He was moved to a new position, outside linebacker.    Here are a few pictures that Grandpa took.

I'm not sure that Parker is in this shot but I wanted to include a picture of his team.  

Park, #20, had several sacks this season.

I personally appreciated that he wore one sleeve on his leg.  They played in
huge stadiums and it helped me spot him when I was having trouble.

I love to see that focus in his eyes!

Grandpa was not happy that he could not get down on the field at Ratliff.
When Parker played in Midland at Grande, Grandpa slipped onto the field and
took pictures before he left for a seminary training meeting.  He's looking good
in his white shirt and tie!

Tanner's last game was on November 6th and it was sunny and 80°.  Parker's
game was two days later  and it was FREEZING.  I think it was 45° with rain, mist, and a windchill factor that brought it down another 10°.  Here is Parker's cheering section minus Grandpa who took the picture.  

Taco Villa Monday: November 5, 2018

November 5, 2018
So Taco Villa Monday happens every Monday at 11:30.  My dad faithfully sends out a text each week.  The group varies depending on work schedules, school schedules, appointments etc... but my dad is a constant.  After eating there so many times I am no longer a Taco Villa fan.  Everything tastes the same.  My head hurts after eating the food.  The other day when Brit told Ella, who is three, it was Taco Villa Monday she began tearing up and cried, "I don't want to eat that gross food."  I hear ya Eleanor.  Britney offered to pack her a pbj and Ella was very thankful.

I know a couple of others who have yet to find a menu item they care for....but Taco Villa rolls on.  The kiddos and Grandpa (apparently) love it.  Grandpa is willing to pay for everyone which is a huge bonus.  This week when we had no school on Monday Taco Villa was THE highlight.  I was busy working around the house and was so thankful Bryn and Park could just drive themselves there! (Aub and Tanner spent the night with Lauron.)

About once a year Taco Villa Monday gets switched up...and let me just say it has NOTHING to do with me asking/begging/suggesting!  Bryn mentioned Dairy Queen to Grandpa and he said that sounded fun.  The group could all head there after Taco Villa Monday.  (It's not just Taco Villa....it's "Taco Villa Monday.")  I strategically and happily joined the group at DQ and ordered a hamburger and a Reeses blizzard.  Delish!

Just a sampling of our Taco Villa Monday invite...

The announcement just gets mixed in to our group text each week.
Here is cute Becky at Disneyland.  Her family doesn't even live in
the Big O but she still gets the weekly invite.

A miracle week!!!!  Texas Burger Monday.  Seriously, this just doesn't happen.
And aren't my parents so cute?

And this week text....yea for DQ!

Here are a few pictures from Taco Villa Monday...at DQ.

This table was the cutest!  Seven kids stuffed in this little booth.
They were joking and laughing and happy the whole time.
Left side: Tanner, Hud, Charlotte and Braddock
Right side: Lauron, Holden and Aubrey

This group was BORING...mostly just on their phones.  They did
say they were making a little birthday video collage for Benja who is at BYU.

The girl table!  Megan, Ang, Lincoln (oops, one boy), Gram, Ella and Brit.

The guy table.  Grandpa and Chris always talk a lot of business.

Sunday Night, November 4, 2108

November 4, 2018

"Sunday night" was out at Kerry's.  Food, fun and family!

Charity and Grandpa played some pool.

Holden and Bryn were continuing their love/hate war.  He blocked her on Instagram
and  they are always teasing each other about the reinstatement.  Also, your phone is
not safe from him.  He was airdropping hundreds of pictures to unsuspecting recipients all night long.

This lovely picture was airdropped to me but didn't get deleted.  Rock the look Tanner.

The teen/preteen group was cute tonight.  They hung out all evening
and then headed to La's for a sleepover because there was no school
on Monday.  Woot woot!

Kerry and Hold

The girls chatting it up. (Ang, Bryn & me)

R E S P E C T

November 2, 2018

Bryn played in her first Black Magic performance Friday at the pep rally.  She had a stressful week getting ready for it.  She was feeling the pressure to play her part well and to not let the band or the vocalists down.  She kept moaning/groaning/whaling  "WHY DID I DECIDE TO DO THIS?  I HATE PIANO.  I HAVEN'T PLAYED IN YEARS.  WHY???"  She loves the social aspect of being part of this group but she is having to practice a ton to learn all of her parts. They all did great and it was so fun looking down and seeing Brinley and Charity side by side at the "keys" and playing in front of the whole school.  

Marshall W, Charity Vore, Devin L, John I., Brinley and Mr. Sieloff