It's a Wrap

I am ashamed that I have been so horrible at keeping my blog up to date in the past few months. So much has happened since my last post. 4 Thanksgiving feasts, College finals, the annual Colip Christmas Trip, 6 other family Christmas Events, and all the commotion in between has already come and gone. Lee and I have now officially enjoyed all of your "first" holiday's together as a married couple. So exciting! [With the exception of all of the bowl games--as those can be at times considered a holiday around our football craze house.]

I can not believe that we are welcoming in the new year tonight! Time is flying by... too fast. This has been a very exciting and memorable year for Lee and I. From wedding plans to football championships our days have been full of smiles and unforgettable moments. 2011 is a year we will never forget! So don't waste any more time and make the most of your new year. Don't forget to kiss the one you love at midnight!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!  

Undefeated in Conference

Last night tied up the end of the conference games for Oklahoma Football. I'm so proud to say that our Pirates have gone undefeated in conference! It has been over 11 years since this community was undefeated, undisputed district champions. So exciting to be apart of such a special time around our community. The players are motivated and their excitement is contagious. What a better way for Lee to start off his head coaching career than to be district champions?! I'm so proud of not only Lee, but of all the hard work all of the Gore Pirate Coaches and players have put in thus far. So many hours have been sacrificed by the coaches and their families, but they have not gone unnoticed. This is just one evidential way to see their hard work paying off. And what kind of coach's wife would I be without taking the camera to such a significant game? So here's a little piece of the excitement that went on last night at the Pirate Helm.... Enjoy!

2011 Pirate Football Team Pre-Game

Lee and his skill players

Coach Douthit and his Defense

Coach Mac and his Offensive Line

Our 3 Coaches (Coach D, Coach Blankenship, & Coach Mac)

Number 1 in Conference!! Proud wife.

Teammates, coaches, but most importantly dear friends.

All of the coaches and their wives after the season. 

Now, the post-season excitement begins! 

2011 Pirate Runout

So I finally figured out how to load this so you all can hear our Gore Pirate Runout Song for 2011. I must say, after hours and hours of work, I am very proud of how it turned out. Enjoy!

GO PIRATES!!

District Champions

As of last night, my husband's football team is District Champs! Yayy!! I'm so proud of all of the coaches and boys who have worked countless hours to get to this point. It's exciting to see the team make a total transformation both on and off of the field. The team has faced many challenges throughout the season, but have kept pushing through no matter the circumstances. So proud of them all! Now it's off to the playoffs! Watch out State, here we come!!

Gore Pirate 2011 Football Team

Pumpkin Muffins

As you can see, I have been slacking incredibly bad lately on the blog updates... Phew! School is CRAZY like usual and our football team is undefeated in conference so far. Yayy! Such an exciting, yet stressful time around our house.

With fall in the air, I decided to make Pioneer Woman's Pumpkin Muffin's today for a church gathering. They are to die for... really! And so simple to make.

1 Yellow Cake Mix (I used Duncan Hines Buttery Yellow)

1 Can of Pure Pumpkin

Mix the two together and bake at 350 for about 20 minutes. You know it's fully cooked when you can stick a toothpick inside one of the muffins and it come out fairly clean. 

These muffins are my husband's favorite! Add a little cream cheese icing and you'll have yourself a fabulous fall desert for any occasion. 

Back to School Blues

Well, as many of you are experiencing, it's time to head back to school. I can't believe the summer has flown by so quickly! Seems like it was just yesterday that the summer was beginning. It's time to go back to relying upon my planner. If any of you are as concerned about keeping things organized as I am-- then you will absolutely love personalized Erin Condren Day Planners. It has truly become my lifesaver!