I have to admit, I sometimes wondered what kind of young man you’d turn out to be.  Between carving your name into everything, cutting holes in your clothes, and holding Toby down ALL the time to spit on him (all at the age of 5)…I really did wonder.  But look at you now….

Your athleticism, dedication, and respect for the game on and off the field will only be an inspiration to the upcoming Highland Hornets.  While you’ve struggled academically just a tad throughout the years, you have so many other qualities that will carry you far in life that are just as, if not more important.  I think it’s our hardships that have made you appreciative and grateful for everything that comes your way.  I’ve said it many times but you have this incredible work ethic and mannerism that would make any parent proud.

We love you more than you can possibly imagine Tyler.  From the moment you were born and your dad was counting every single toe and finger, to now, to wherever life takes you…we’ll always be proud of who you are and what you stand for.  Enjoy every second of the game tonight, play your heart out, and beat those cardinals!!!!!! 

Tyler Falcon and Megan Thompson WOOHOO! Sorry, my camera was out of focus I guess.

Highland Hornets, Senior Boys 2012

Tyler and Toby Falcon (Senior & Sophomore)

Tyler and his mama:)

Tyler and Kara, the gal that has broken him out of his shell, makes him smile, and keeps him in line!

1. Friday Night Lights
2. Brian’s Song (old one)
3. We Are Marshall
4. Remember the Titans
5. Rudy
   
6. Brian’s Song (2002)
7. Invincible
8. The Express
9. The Program
10. The Replacements
    
11. Any Given Sunday
    
12. Gridiron Gang
13. Radio
14. Everybody’s All-American
15. Fighting Back-Story of Rocky Bleier
    
16. Necessary Roughness
17. Quarterback Princess
18. Junction Boys
19. Facing the Giants
    
20. The Waterboy
    
21. Jerry Maguire
    
22. Little Giants
23. Varsity Blues
24. Horse Feathers
25. North Dallas Forty
26. The Longest Yard (2005)
27. The Longest Yard (1974)
28. Two for the Money
29. Paper Lion
30. The Game Plan
    
31. Knute Rockne All American
32. The Last Boy Scout
    
33. Code Breakers
34. Fumbleheads
35. Leatherheads
    
36. Second String
37. Wildcats
    
38. Possums
39. Heaven Can Wait
40. Garbage Picking Field Goal Kicking Philadelphia Phenomenon
41. They Call Me Sirr
42. All the Right Moves
43. Lucas
44. The Best of Times
45. Full Ride
46. Halfback of Notre Dame
    
47. The Comebacks
48. Jim Thorpe: All American
49. Angels in the Endzone
50. Air Bud: Golden Receiver
    
51. Weapons of Mass Distraction
52. Semi-Tough
53. Reggie’s Prayer
54. The Blind Side
55. Friday Night Lights: Seasons 1-3
56. Friday Night Lights: The Fourth Season

If I missed one, let me know!

Also, if any local company would like to advertise here at A Cowboy’s Wife or at My Wooden Spoon, I’ve got special discount rates just for you!  You can email your query to advertising@acowboyswife.com

FOOTBALL

First off, I gotta say congratulations to the Highland Hornets on their win against Woodson. I’m proud of them as I know everyone else is.  They played a really good game!  Highland plays next week against Walnut Springs and I know that no matter the outcome, they’ll play hard and do their best and that’s all we can ask of them.  WHERE: Highland vs. Walnut Springs @ Early, Friday Dec. 4th @ 7:30.

And to you fans….it’s always great to see the Hornet pride so next week, when we do the wave, please stand up and wooooo when it’s your section’s time.  We 3 crazy Hornet gals can’t do it alone;)

GOOOOOOOO BLUUUUUUUUUUUUUE!

P.S. I also want to give a shout-out to our announcer for all our home games. He’s always very positive for both teams never acts like he’s biased even though I’m sure he wants his Hornets to win.  Thanks so much!

Also, if you want to stay in the loop like I do, check out the Six-Man Football forum.

TRADE DAYS

Remember where the Walls Outlet used to be? Well that’s the home  of the new Sweetwater Wild West Trade Days!  I love trade days, flea markets, and everything in between so I’m truly excited about this addition to our town.  The first trade days kicks off on the first weekend in December and then every first weekend of the month after that.  It’s said to have lots of vendors, good food, and great deals!  I can already foresee some people getting wonderful gifts for this holiday season.  Hope to see you there!

ARTS & CRAFTS

December 4-6 marks the annual Arts & Craft show here in Sweetwater, TX, to be held at the Nolan County Coliseum.  Another place to find great gifts I’m sure and I’m excited to go to this too!  I’ve never ever been so I’ll be there taking photos and shopping my heart out.  Hope to see you guys there too.

Finally, I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving and shopped your hearts out on those big sales!  Until next week folks……………..

Before I get to the giveaway, I want to encourage you to check out Refresh Everything.  The question, “What would you say to the man who is about to refresh America?”  is asked and they would love to have hear your response via video.  You can also see videos of what others are saying.  If video is not your thing, please feel free to answer the question here in the comments.  I would love to hear what you would say.

We are huge football fans around here and we love it all from 6-man football to the Pros.  My husband was a heck a player back in his day and has several trophies at his old school that have his name on them.  My kids play now and my toddler breathes the game.  He has over a dozen footballs and even sleeps with one.

The Giveaway

Today I have, for you, a prize pack filled with AWESOME goodies!

The Ultimate Pepsi Super Bowl Party Pack:

• • 1 football (an official XLIII football)
• • 1 beverage pail
• • 1 snack helmet (how fun!!)
• • 2 key chains
• • 2 hats
• • 2 t-shirts
• • 5 Pepsi 24 pack coupons
• • 5 Frito Lay coupons

You can thank Pepsi for this giveaway, who also happens to be the NFL Rookie of the Year sponsor as well.

TO ENTER

Leave a comment on this post answering one of the following questions:

• 1) What would you advise the President to do to Refresh America?
• 2) Who do you predict will win the 2009 Super Bowl?
• 3) Who is your favorite football team and/or player?
• 4) Who do you think should get Rookie of the Year?
• 5) Share a super bowl party idea/tip.

Additional ways to enter:

• Twitter this giveaway
• Stumble this giveaway
• Blog it baby!
• Subscribe to my newsletter

This giveaway ends on January 25th (five days before our 16th wedding anniversary:) For more information on how my giveaways work, read the rules.

Anyways, we were really proud of how are oldest played and thought I’d share a few pics of him, my man, and my father-in-law who, of course ,were all at the game:) He’s NUMBER 13 WOOT:)  I love six-man football!

The gals that are true fans!!!

It was homecoming night.  He was the only one that had to walk two girls out.

Me and my oldest…yep, blurry thanks to my man.

First, you need the supplies.

• Hanes Toddler Boy 3 Pack T-Shirts
  
• Avery-Dennison Clear Avery Iron-On-T-Shirt Transfers
  
• Iron, printer

So basically, all I did was find a football picture of Tyler and since I’ve only seen him practice, I used one of those that I took.  Then I found a football font that was more kiddiefied.  I used my simple free paint.net program and made my design on a standard 8 1/2 x 11 template.  I used my trusty AdesClrPicker and went to the Hornets website to get the exact green they use, which is a perfect match!  I created a front and back design using big brother’s football number on the back!

Yes, I do have Adobe Photoshop CS3 but sometimes it’s much easier and quicker to use this paint program.

After the design is finished, print it using the “mirror” option and cut around as close as you can to the design.  Iron on as instructions state and within a few minutes, you have a cute little “hornet”!

Here’s the before and after……………

And here’s what they look like on little man!

Just in case you’re wondering, the Hornets won 61-24…..Do I smell a skunk? Bwahahahahah!  I was worried at first glance because some of them boys on the other team looked like they were taking prohormones or something.  Big fellas!