Orange and White Game

We went to the Texas Longhorns spring scrimmage on Sunday for the second year in a row. Last year when we arrived, we got to see Bevo coming out of his trailer. This year we saw Brent Musburger!

I didn't realize Spencer was doing the "McConaughey-style" Hook 'Em (i.e., facing backwards) in our family pic..

Ken and Sarah met us at the stadium and the kids had fun together looking at Bevo, checking out the action on the field (for about 1 minute), running up and down the steps, and trying to cover their ears just in time for the loud cannon shots.

  

Spencer took this shot of sweet Sarah

Before the scrimmage, the school dedicated a new statue of Ricky Williams. Later we saw Ricky and Early Campbell on the field. Spencer was in the presence of living legends. 

March King

Yesterday we took Spencer to "Super Sousa Sunday" at Gregory Gym on the UT campus. The Austin Symphony Brass Quintet performed some of the March King's greatest hits. Spencer lasted for almost the whole hour before he got a little too squirmy and we retreated to the back of the gym where he could run around with some kids. He seemed to enjoy himself - he was conducting and grooving to the beat. I am a big fan of marches and just love that Spencer is showing an interest in music.

Daddy snapped this picture while Spencer was playing at the back of the gym. Hook 'Em!

Thanksgiving at Pine Fork

We had a really nice Thanksgiving at Pine Fork. This year we did a combo family event. From the Rives/Ruston side we had Paw-Paw, Aunt Dianne, Uncle Scott, Aunt Renee, Steven and Chris. From the Horridge/Smith side we had Geep, Pop, Aunt Janice, Uncle Gary, Austin, Uncle Rick, Aunt Susan, Shelby and Eric. We thought about Grannie a lot, but being all together in a relaxing environment like the ranch really helped!

We didn't take a lot of pictures, but here are a few scenes from the day, including Pop and Spencer fishing; Uncle Gary and Spencer hanging peanut butter pine cones for the birds; Dave carving the turkey; EZ tractor rides; and a fun family photo in front of the Spencer Spruce, which, along with some other trees on the property, was beautifully decorated for the holiday.

Oh, and did I mention that the Texas Longhorns beat the Texas A&M Aggies 27-25? Hook 'Em!