Fabulous Army Life

This was our son's first year playing football and we have enjoyed a fabulous season watching him develop into quite a force on the line.  He plays offensive guard and defensive tackle and has done a great job learning the game, mastering the skills, and playing the game.  I am so very grateful for a phenomenal group of coaches that taught the game and encouraged the players.  They were exactly the right people to lead our boy into this sport that he now loves.   Of course, it doesn't hurt that he comes from generations of football players on both sides of his family ... and his dad has always been the greatest encouragement to him.  It is always amazing for me to see our boys look up to their dad and see his shining example.  This season was definitely a time of bonding and encouragement for my baby boy and I am thankful for it.    

The start of Fall always makes me think of football season, cheering fans, and the great tradition that is American football.  It starts early in Texas and is as serious as any sport can get.  Kenny Chesney's new song "The Boys of Fall" brings back a flood of fun memories for me ... my small town football team, cheering from the sidelines, and the joys that come with being a part of something bigger than yourself.  I loved my days as a cheerleader, adored the girls who were on my squad, and still see the hero in all the football players I knew back then.  Here's to a super football season and to all the boys of Fall! Lyrics to "The Boys of Fall" When I feel that chill and smell that fresh cut grass, I'm back in my helmet, cleats, and shoulder pads. Standin' in the huddle, listenin' to the call, Fans going crazy for the boys of fall. They didn't let just anybody in that club. Took every ounce of heart and sweat and blood. To get t...