The Eyes of Texas

Brooks is so in love with the Longhorns right now and I just love it. He's learning the "The Eyes of Texas" and "Texas Fight". I can hear him on his monitor at night: "Yea Orange! Yea White! Texas Fight Texas Fight!" Okay, so we doesn't know all the words just right, but he's trying. His favorite part of "The Eyes of Texas" is at the end when he gets his horns up to say: "...til Gabriel blows his horn!" So...it made for an exciting night when UT baseball had a game against OU (which happens to be where Mark went to school). We got all decked out in burnt orange and I was ashamed walking up next to my parents in all their OU gear. It was more enjoyable walking out of the stadium since UT stomped OU. Anyways, I'm gloating...back to my story:
We had a nice picnic before the game started. Laney enjoyed some time on the grass. I don't think she's really been in grass before.

We had great seats and lots of empty seats around us so Brooks could change his mind every 5 minutes with where he wanted to sit. Actually I'm exaggerating, he really enjoyed sitting and routing for The Horns (even though Gammy and Pops had on crimson instead of burnt orange).


Laney enjoyed her second Longhorn game. This time she sported a new Longhorn dress. It is one of three Longhorn dresses that she owns...I'm jealous. Isn't she the cutest little Longhorn you've ever seen?!

Brooks' favorite part of the game was seeing Bevo. He was beyond excited. He spotted him across the ballpark and we patiently waited for him to come over to our side. Bevo was very nice to stop and take a picture with Brooks. Chad was out of town and the first thing Brooks said in the car was, "Mom - remember when we saw Bevo? I can't wait to tell Daddy!"

I see all the families at the games and I can't wait to continue to take Brooks and Laney to PLENTY more UT baseball games. What a fun family tradition!
I'm so thankful that we live in Austin...Hook 'em Horns!