One More Time!

Coach Spenn added one more JV game so the Warriors were out on the field again

Thursday evening against Fort Bend Christian

The kids ate dinner in the stands and we enjoyed one last JV match

on a beautiful fall evening.

Pete has decided not to play basketball this year.

He wants to work with a trainer and possibly a one on one quarter back coach

When we asked head coach Spenn for his recommendation,

he said he wanted to do it.

What a blessing.  This man's heart for discipleship coupled with his passion for football.

Well, I was disappointed my boy wasn't going to play BB, but absolutely

DELIGHTED

he can be coached, mentored and discipled by Coach Spenn!

The Warriors played hard, but came up short.

I have sure enjoyed getting to know these boys and these families better this season.

They are great friends.

I have seen the philosophy of this program in action and I am so impressed:

Use football to teach principles and values that will result in the building of courageous men who will live sacrificial lives to the glory of God both on and off the field

Purposefully build deep meaningful relationships that will last a lifetime.

Develop each player to be the best football player he can be.

The Varsity team is 3-1 in District Play

They had a BIG win last night and Peter and most of the JV team

got their turn on the field - very exciting!

As season ticket holders, we will attend a special Coach's dinner this weekend

where we will get to hear Coach Spenn talk about the program, the season and how he has seen God at work in the program!

Go Warriors!

For the Glory of God!

Warrior Homecoming 2012

Warrior Homecoming 2012 was a pretty fun night.

Our school is like a big family and nights like this

when everyone comes out for a football game

well, it is reason to celebrate

The Warriors have worked hard, sustained some serious losses due to injury

and yet, they continue to pull together, persevere and tonight

they enjoyed a sweet victory over the Beaumont Legacy Warriors

An email from Coach Spenn this week was a reminder of the unique Christ-centered approach this man has to coaching a team of young men.  It is remarkable.

Ian and I worked the gate tonight, so we missed most of the game,

but it was fun in that we got to talk to everybody that came!

Final score was 26 to 6

Now, following are a few photos of Meredith with her friends at the game.

For all our Northern family and friends, these photos need some explaining.

It is a tradition {in Texas} for boys and girls to exchange mums and garters for homecoming.

We've experienced lots of "firsts" in Texas and well,

this particular one is by far the most odd.

Last year we witnessed the whole ordeal, but did not participate as

Meredith was invited to the dance after the homecoming game

{that was kind of a relief}

But this year her friend Brad invited her and so we got to participate in this southern tradition.

We ordered Brad's garter from one of my friends who loves to make them for the kids.

Meredith did have a fun time planning Brad's garter with Mrs. Nealy.

His garter is full of fun trinkets that describe him.

Meredith's mum was made by Brad's mother and indeed it is a beauty.

Seniors have all white mums and garters- all others are school colors

Here is Mimi's friend Sarah who is new to Cypress this year.

They have become fast friends  - she is darling and we're so thankful for her!

 It was a chilly night for a game, so the littles snuggled to keep warm

and Charlotte ran around with all her sweet friends like Rebecca who is also a church friend.
What a blessing!

For those of you curious about the crazy Texas mums, here are some close ups - Enjoy!

I am so about blooming where you are planted.

Y'all will remember when we moved from Minnesota and I left my beautiful English gardens,

and took up cactus gardening in Phoenix.  I got an A for effort!

Maybe one day, I will take up mum making.....maybe.

{okay I doubt it}

It is definitely an art

Homecoming Texas style...it's a hoot!

Last JV Game

Well, Papa....a few last football pics just for you!

The Warriors played their last JV home game Thursday night.

The season has been slim as many teams have downsized their programs and lost

the ability to play a true JV team.

It was a beautiful evening for a football game.

And special friends from church came out to cheer on Pete!

Like Claire's friend Naomi

and Meredith and Peter's friend Sarah

Pastor Dennis and Connor, too!

I really enjoy watching my boy play the game he loves.

I enjoy watching the team encourage and even serve one another.

I enjoy sitting in the stands with our Cypress family.

I enjoy seeing the coaches pour into our boys as they grow into men.

I enjoy seeing the team work hard, play hard, and seek hard after God together.

It has been a great season.  For a lot of reasons.

And really, it is not quite over.....Peter will suit up for the remaining district Varsity games.

We usually make it quite far into tournament play....semi-finals last year.

So there is still plenty of Warrior football left.

Of course, it is homecoming next weekend.  That will be a super fun game.

Stay tuned for photos of the week's festivities and yes, the homecoming mum.

For our northern friends, you'll want to read back to last years post here on all that nonsense

{I mean fun}

Meredith is going with her friend Brad.  

Peter, on the other hand, refuses to go as a freshman.  

{His plan is to wait until he is a junior and ask Sarah, the adorable girl pictured above....but don't tell him I told you that!}

CCS Football Meets HRB

Meredith invited her senior varsity football friends (and her brother)  to come to her

Pas de Deux class tonight as they are very short on male dancers to partner with.

(Actually, she bribed them with homemade brownies at lunch last week)

Surprisingly, they accepted the challenge and showed up after football practice!

Everyone, including Ballet Mistress Barbara thought it was great fun!

Look at the concentration as Miss Barbara gives instructions.

Peter sure looks confident out there!

A little sideline coaching for the defensive line players!

They certainly recognized quickly how hard it is.

Peter marvels at Dan's perfect shoulder sit!

He's the man!

It was, according to all involved, ridiculously fun.

Miss Barbara invited them all back....

and she got verbal commitments from all of them!

Meredith is going to have to make more brownies I think!