Our lives this time of year pretty much consists of...
...football, football and more football.
All that football is all right with me, because I love the sport! We've got Junior High ball on Thursday nights, Varsity ball on Fridays and Flag on Saturdays. When we are at home our tv is tuned in to football. If there is a game on - college or pro - we've got that channel on. I find myself saying and thinking things that most girly girls wouldn't say like, "Oh My Gosh, you could see the slobber sling from his jaws after that hit - Dang good hit." When it comes to watching the kiddos play football, Terry and I always make sure to yell and cheer them on. There are lots of "Good Hit", "Let's go D", "C'Mon Blue", "G'Job Hornets" coming from the sidelines. It's always praise for all the kids playing. When the game is over, we make sure to slap each of the boys on the shoulder pad and tell them, "Good Game."
Last night, we traveled to Evant to watch the Junior High Hornets and Colby play. There was already a 7th grade game taking place between Evant and Lingleville, and we arrived early enough to watch the second half of that game. Even though Lingleville was puttin it to the Evant Elks there was a dad on the sideline yelling at the Lingleville 7th graders on the field. His angry comments were, "Get out there and knock someone out, you're playing like a girl." He yelled at the football boys, in a disapointed fashion several times - they were even winning the ball game.
I thought about the man's statement "You're playing like a girl" and how wrong it is for him to criticize the young players like that. A person/parent shouldn't put their kids down like that. I felt bad for the boy out there on the field giving it his best. I mean, if his dad will holler such stuff in public for all the fans to hear, what does he do to the poor kid at home in private.
I chewed on those thoughts for a little while and then another came to mind. How dare him say that boy is playing like a girl. I take offense to that. I found myself picturing a team of football players - all girls - suited up in pads and helmets, standing on the 40 yard line, ready to attack. The other team...the man who was standing on the sideline criticizing the boys playing quarterback. The center snaps the ball, the pompous man takes the snap, stands up tall, looking downfield for a pass. BAM - he is laid out by the group of girls playing some defense! Woop!!! Play like a girl huh?!
Once the Lingleville/Evant game was over, the JH Hornets took the field, played the Evant 8th Graders and walked away with a W! 50-28. Good job Blue!
Until next time...
...We're gonna keep on doin' it Townley Style.
Thoughts from a mom, wife, daughter, sister, and everything else Townley
Friday, September 24, 2010
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
We Bleed Blue
Although the Cowboys game was extremely disapointing this week...
...Cowboy Blue and Silver still runs through our veins.
There are certain rituals that take place on Game Day at our house. Terry breaks out the old football crock pot and cooks a pot of chili cheese dip. The corn chip bag is ripped right down the center for all day munching purposes. Our tv is tuned into the pre-pre game show, the pre-game show, and then the game. It's all day football coverage. Right before the game, we change into our jerseys and get ready to yell, cheer, holler, and throw things at the tv. My mom actually drove up one day last fall, the windows were all open because the weather was beautiful. She opened our front door with wide eyes and asked, "Are ya'll fighting?" "Nope, We're just watching the Cowboy Game."
Now, in the six years I have known Terry there are only a handful of games that we have not watched together. We are always right there watching together.
The Cowboy blood is passed on to our children too. I thought I would share Cameron's first story of his fourth grade year with you...
My class and I went to the new Cowboys Stadium for a tour. It was a long drive there, but it was the best day ever!
First, we went to the locker rooms, where we got an autograph. We got to see the new player Dez Bryant.
Next, we got to play football on the field. We played with a football that the Cowboys actually used in the N.F.L.
Tony Romo bought lunch for us. I bet no one will believe that.
I thought we were going to be the only people there; well I was wrong. People started crowding in at 1:00 pm, and it was hard to get around in the stadium. Finally, they left. What a relief!
Then, Tony Romo threw a pass, and I caught it. I made a touchdown while the class tried to tackle me. I ran four laps around the field. I was really tired, so I sat in the stands for a little bit.
After that, the Cowboys gave us a jersey. I got Tony Romo's jersey, and wore it all day.
We then had pizza for a snack at 3:00 pm.
The stadium had a swimming pool, so we all went swimming. I jumped off the diving board and did a back flip into the pool.
After swimming, the Cowboys showed us some plays they use during football games. We also did some stretches.
Did you know the stadium has a big screen t.v. that is 80 yards? When it's sunny they can open the roof. That's pretty cool! The stadium holds over 100,000 people. It's right next to the Rangers Ball Park, Six Flags over Texas, and Hurricane Harbor. There are also big screen t.v.'s on the outside of the stadium. It's the largest stadium in America! There is a statue of Tom Landry outside the stadium. He was the Cowboys first head coach.
My mom and dad went to the stadium to watch a bull riding contest. The bull rider that won got 100,000,000 dollars. He rode a bull named Code Blue. They got to go down on the floor of the stadium and watch a concert. They also have boxing matches there.
Jerry Jones owns the stadium and the Cowboys. Maybe one day he'll pay me to play for the Cowboys. The 2011 Super Bowl is in Cowboy Stadium. I just hope that the Cowboys are playing and I am watching.
Pretty good story and it's most definately A+ work.
Until next time...
...We're gonna keep on doing it Townley Style.
...Cowboy Blue and Silver still runs through our veins.
There are certain rituals that take place on Game Day at our house. Terry breaks out the old football crock pot and cooks a pot of chili cheese dip. The corn chip bag is ripped right down the center for all day munching purposes. Our tv is tuned into the pre-pre game show, the pre-game show, and then the game. It's all day football coverage. Right before the game, we change into our jerseys and get ready to yell, cheer, holler, and throw things at the tv. My mom actually drove up one day last fall, the windows were all open because the weather was beautiful. She opened our front door with wide eyes and asked, "Are ya'll fighting?" "Nope, We're just watching the Cowboy Game."
Now, in the six years I have known Terry there are only a handful of games that we have not watched together. We are always right there watching together.
The Cowboy blood is passed on to our children too. I thought I would share Cameron's first story of his fourth grade year with you...
My class and I went to the new Cowboys Stadium for a tour. It was a long drive there, but it was the best day ever!
First, we went to the locker rooms, where we got an autograph. We got to see the new player Dez Bryant.
Next, we got to play football on the field. We played with a football that the Cowboys actually used in the N.F.L.
Tony Romo bought lunch for us. I bet no one will believe that.
I thought we were going to be the only people there; well I was wrong. People started crowding in at 1:00 pm, and it was hard to get around in the stadium. Finally, they left. What a relief!
Then, Tony Romo threw a pass, and I caught it. I made a touchdown while the class tried to tackle me. I ran four laps around the field. I was really tired, so I sat in the stands for a little bit.
After that, the Cowboys gave us a jersey. I got Tony Romo's jersey, and wore it all day.
We then had pizza for a snack at 3:00 pm.
The stadium had a swimming pool, so we all went swimming. I jumped off the diving board and did a back flip into the pool.
After swimming, the Cowboys showed us some plays they use during football games. We also did some stretches.
Did you know the stadium has a big screen t.v. that is 80 yards? When it's sunny they can open the roof. That's pretty cool! The stadium holds over 100,000 people. It's right next to the Rangers Ball Park, Six Flags over Texas, and Hurricane Harbor. There are also big screen t.v.'s on the outside of the stadium. It's the largest stadium in America! There is a statue of Tom Landry outside the stadium. He was the Cowboys first head coach.
My mom and dad went to the stadium to watch a bull riding contest. The bull rider that won got 100,000,000 dollars. He rode a bull named Code Blue. They got to go down on the floor of the stadium and watch a concert. They also have boxing matches there.
Jerry Jones owns the stadium and the Cowboys. Maybe one day he'll pay me to play for the Cowboys. The 2011 Super Bowl is in Cowboy Stadium. I just hope that the Cowboys are playing and I am watching.
Pretty good story and it's most definately A+ work.
Until next time...
...We're gonna keep on doing it Townley Style.
Monday, September 6, 2010
Ready, Set, Go!
This week is the kickoff to a fast-paced, always on the go Sports Season...
...I mean Sports Year for us.
Let's talk about football...
...Tonight marked the First Practice for Terry and his team of future Hornets.
The First Baptist Church of Walnut Springs started a six-man flag football league for the kiddos this year. Terry is coaching with the assistance of the Youth Minister, and both Cameron and Corey are on Dad's team.
The boys started asking (oh around 3:15 this afternoon) what time it was...Practice didn't start until 6. I'm betting they checked the clock at least 25 times before it was time to leave. They even started their own practice in the backyard - throwing the football around. Terry, he is just as excited.
Now, the neat thing about this league, is the coaches are to include a devotional into their practices. Prayer is encouraged at all practices and games, and game day - a devotional will be held during half-time.
We've got a big day for Colby too this week. The first Junior High game of the season is Thursday in Kopperl. Colby played on the Junior High team last year as a sixth grader. But he is a True Blue Junior High Hornet this year.
The funny thing about Junior High Ball, is the size difference between all of the kiddos. Colby is a little on the short side (he can thank me for that) and during practice, he has been up against a kiddo that is durn near 6 foot tall and has a size 13 foot. I told him, "Well you've got to learn to block the big kiddos." Colby just looked at me like I was crazy, and said "He puts me on my back everytime."
Varsity football is in the second week, but it was the first week for the pep rally and our first game to attend. Brooke was all decked out in her cheerleading duds and rockstar spirit. The cheerleaders rocked the gym with a great dance they learned at camp. Shhh, even though Cameron had been at home sick for a couple of days - we snuck into the pep rally. Brooke's smiling face carried over straight to the game that night in Morgan.
We had heard some talk that the Walnut/Morgan game would be a good game. And well, it was a good game - for the Hornets! In six-man football, if there is a difference of 45 points between teams - the game is over at half-time. Well...the game was OVER at half-time. The Hornets did let Morgan get 6 on the board, but that was all. The game pretty much consisted of the Hornets touching the football and the Hornets scoring a touchdown.
Everywhere I went...
...I was Running.
Brooke ties on her running shoes Wednesday for a two-mile run over hills, through a pasture, around a creek, and wherever else the coaches mark a cross country trail. She's made regionals every year of her High School career so far, here's hoping her Junior Year brings the same.
With football practice, football games, cross country events, I think we have everyday of the week covered with the exception of Sundays. Let the games begin!
Until next time...
...We're gonna keep on Doing it Townley Style.
...I mean Sports Year for us.
Let's talk about football...
...Tonight marked the First Practice for Terry and his team of future Hornets.
The First Baptist Church of Walnut Springs started a six-man flag football league for the kiddos this year. Terry is coaching with the assistance of the Youth Minister, and both Cameron and Corey are on Dad's team.
The boys started asking (oh around 3:15 this afternoon) what time it was...Practice didn't start until 6. I'm betting they checked the clock at least 25 times before it was time to leave. They even started their own practice in the backyard - throwing the football around. Terry, he is just as excited.
Now, the neat thing about this league, is the coaches are to include a devotional into their practices. Prayer is encouraged at all practices and games, and game day - a devotional will be held during half-time.
We've got a big day for Colby too this week. The first Junior High game of the season is Thursday in Kopperl. Colby played on the Junior High team last year as a sixth grader. But he is a True Blue Junior High Hornet this year.
The funny thing about Junior High Ball, is the size difference between all of the kiddos. Colby is a little on the short side (he can thank me for that) and during practice, he has been up against a kiddo that is durn near 6 foot tall and has a size 13 foot. I told him, "Well you've got to learn to block the big kiddos." Colby just looked at me like I was crazy, and said "He puts me on my back everytime."
Varsity football is in the second week, but it was the first week for the pep rally and our first game to attend. Brooke was all decked out in her cheerleading duds and rockstar spirit. The cheerleaders rocked the gym with a great dance they learned at camp. Shhh, even though Cameron had been at home sick for a couple of days - we snuck into the pep rally. Brooke's smiling face carried over straight to the game that night in Morgan.
We had heard some talk that the Walnut/Morgan game would be a good game. And well, it was a good game - for the Hornets! In six-man football, if there is a difference of 45 points between teams - the game is over at half-time. Well...the game was OVER at half-time. The Hornets did let Morgan get 6 on the board, but that was all. The game pretty much consisted of the Hornets touching the football and the Hornets scoring a touchdown.
Everywhere I went...
...I was Running.
Brooke ties on her running shoes Wednesday for a two-mile run over hills, through a pasture, around a creek, and wherever else the coaches mark a cross country trail. She's made regionals every year of her High School career so far, here's hoping her Junior Year brings the same.
With football practice, football games, cross country events, I think we have everyday of the week covered with the exception of Sundays. Let the games begin!
Until next time...
...We're gonna keep on Doing it Townley Style.
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