Always & Forever: November wrap-up

To say that I am shocked it is already December is really an understatement. I feel like it was JUST summer, now I’m putting up Christmas decorations! November sure did seem to take awhile though. I think it’s because we go so long before Thanksgiving without a break from work that we end up counting down each-and-every day until we get a pass from work for 5 days. Now I’m already starting my countdown to Christmas break (really, I’ve already started my countdown to retirement, but don’t tell anyone!) Here’s how the end of the month wrapped up for the McDaniel house:

1) Area Finals, Katy vs. Cy Fair WON 55-20

Katy faced up against a really good Cy Fair team at the infamous Berry Center and it was a real nail-biter for a little while. Thankfully the Tigers had their heads on straight the second half and walked away with a 55-20 victory and an invitation to the quarter-finals. I can’t remember the last time we have NOT been playing football over Thanksgiving! Boy, are we blessed!

“Watch out Bobcats, the Tigers are near. Playoffs round 2, your season ends here!”

The Bengal Brigade did a TAP routine at halftime, fabulous!!

“Where a winning tradition exists, CHAMPIONS will be found”

2) Auntie Carol’s 60th birthday and Mama Jo’s 86th birthday

Mama Jo and Auntie Carol’s birthdays are a day apart AND Auntie Carol was bringing in the big 6-0 so what did we do…..had a fiesta, of course!

Happy birthday Auntie Carol!!

3) Thanksgiving

This year we decided to switch things up a bit and have Thanksgiving at our house. We were not able to go anywhere since Matt still had practice so everyone came to us! We were in charge of the turkey and ham and, if I must say so myself, things turned out great! Many thanks to our sponsors, Mom Carter, Mama Jo and Auntie Carol for their delicious additions to the feast. Same time, same place next year?

Her shirt says, “My aunt is my BFF!” Wonder who got that for her???

4) Texas A&M vs University of Texas, WON 24-17

Who would have thought going into this college football season that the Aggies would beat Kansas, Tech, OU, Baylor, Nebraska AND Texas to share the Big 12 South? No I! I am so proud of my boys and what they have accomplished this year. Some of Matt’s former players that now play for A&M came home over Thanksgiving so we got a chance to talk with them about everything. It’s great that A&M is doing so well but it’s even better to watch these guys that Matt coaches for 4 years do it. Hopefully in a few weeks we can add Cotton Bowl Champs to our list!

5) Adam and Amy’s wedding

Adam and Matt have been friends since high school and Adam was a groomsman in our wedding. Adam and Amy tied the knot this past weekend at our “almost” reception venue, Agave Road. It was such a touching ceremony and wonderful reception.

I barely took any pictures while we were there, but I did get the cakes! The best part!

Bride’s cake

Groom’s cake, and Xbox 360!

The Painter’s

Me and MM

6) Regional Semi-Finals, Katy vs North Shore WON 32-27

We only THOUGHT we had a nail-biter against Cy Fair the week before, HOLY COW! This was such a close game! We went back and forth all game, and were behind much of the 4th quarter. Thanks to a stellar QB and an awesome defense we came away with another W! Whew! One thing is for sure, North Shore is good. I mean, scary good. It’s a shame 2 teams this good had to meet to soon into the playoff’s. North Shore should definitely still be in it.

Next week: Pearland.

“We’ve done it once, we’ll do it again. The heart of Katy has no end!”