BCS Bound?

The madness all started on Monday morning when Cole found himself in a massive line (stretching the entire outside of Rice-Eccles stadium) looking to score U vs. TCU tickets. Lucky for us, he was able to snag a pair and we found ourselves at one of the University of Utah's most significant games.

We started the game a bit worried after TCU jumped ahead with a 10 point lead in the first 8 minutes of the first quarter. We had a feeling it would be a tough battle.

However, the Utes' defense stayed strong the entire time letting the offense take advantage of a missed field goal by TCU kicker. With less than two minutes to go, the Utes brought it out and scored a very exciting touchdown, leaving the final score 13-10.

Go Utes!!!

Colleyville Heritage Homecoming Game

So I promise this is the last post about our Texas trip (we have been home now for almost two weeks). The last Friday we were in town we headed over to the homecoming game for Colleyville Heritage, Cole's high school. Cole had a great time watching the team, seeing old friends and remembering just how crazy Texas football is. I thought football was a big deal in Oklahoma...but we can't touch this craziness.

My favorite part of the game were the Homecoming Mums. Many moons ago, couples who were going to the Homecoming dance would make a corsage of mums for their date to wear to the game. Cheesy but cute, right?

Today, the traditional mum has turned into the monstrosity you see above. Most Mums are purchased, contain yards and yards of streaming ribbons, multiple flowers and teddy bears, among more. The one above is resting on a cheerleader's megaphone but female students cart these around their necks and boys wear them around their arms.

Is this a Texas thing or have you seen it anywhere else? I was floored at the amount of weight these kids were dragging around. Oh well, you gotta love high school.

Braum's Ice Cream and Dairy

For those of you who have never experienced the rich and creamy beauty of Braum's Ice Cream, the photos below may seem silly. However, my family will know exactly what I am talking about.

My first job (at 15) was working in a Braum's store that was just down the street from my parents home (walking distance was key). I immediately fell in love with their vanilla bean and cookie dough ice cream, along with seasonal flavors like pumpkin, peppermint, cherry limeade sorbet and the like. A trip to Texas or Oklahoma would be lacking if I didn't stop for my favorite 2 scoops in a cup with a waffle cone on top.

What can I say, pure joy.

Our State Fair; "Don't Miss it, don't even be late!"

While in Texas, our #2 priority was to see if the Texas State Fair would be in swing. Luckily, it was! On a slightly overcast Tuesday morning Cole, Baylee and Stacy and I headed out to the fair, fully intending to make ourselves sick on fried goodness and the faris wheel.

Our first adventure came at the admission gate. In our hurry and excitement to get going that morning, we totally forgot to be frugal and see if there were any special deals. Once we arrived, we realized it was Dr. Pepper Tuesday. One can of "said soda" took the admission price from $14 to only $3. You can bet we got our fannies to a near-by grocery store to stock up on cans. Cole and I even joked that we should stand on a nearby corner and sell the rest of our 24 pack for profit.

Once inside we took a stroll through the car show, "made in Texas", homegoods and arts pavilians. We passed on the animals mostly because the smells make Cole sick. :)

We also partook of our full share of fried foods. Our favs were curly fries, corn dogs, fried oreos and fried cookie dough.

Heartattack, here we come!

Southern Politics!

Need I say more...

This scene is generously brought to you by a resident of my home town, Colleyville, TX.