We couldn't close to Austin without making a little detour on over to UT. The kids got to see where we have them planned for college. Although we know it will be their decision we figured we could give a little encouragement.
When we took the kids to see the football stadium they were hosting a football camp so lucky for us it was open. We talked to the security guard and told him that we were not here for the camp but a big fan and was wanting the kids to see where they would be attending, he told us to go ahead.
as you can see my boys are taking it all in
H5 crew enjoying being able to share and experience this as a family.
I loved seeing how happy Nick was and it melted my heart seeing him in his element and taking it all in. He has been a fan forever but with harvest in the fall college football is hard to attend so this was a great way for him to experience it. Hopefully one day it will all work out and can attend a game here.
While football camp was going on without getting in the way we took a few pictures on the field and everyone was so nice about it and encouraged it. They didn't have a problem with us taking advantage of every moment. When you attend a game you are not allowed in certain areas and certainly not on the field flipping, cheering, and playing in the turf.
Daddy and his girls
Maci still says she will be attending LSU so unless she changes her mind and we all know that she has time to change it a million times she will not be hookem alumni. Even though we kid a lot about where she can and cant go we just encourage her to make the choice that is going to make her the happiest.
Mauri practicing her cheerleading.
She kept saying this is where I'm going to cheer at. She flipped and cheered all on this field.
I think Santa needs to bring her this cheerleader set.
Rhett couldn't understand that he couldn't go play football with them that this was a camp and they were practicing not playing for fun. Then he was upset that the fan shop was closed so he was not a happy camper from then on and didn't want to take part in any pictures or anything other than pouting. He wanted a longhorn football and wasn't going to be happy until he got one. We tried to explain that when we got home we would order him one from Fanatics. But I cant come back and throw it with them I want to play with them he kept saying.
Hookem Horns
We love us some Colt McCoy and we got to see his name on the wall
This was waiting on us when we got back to the car. Really?
I guess no matter how old you are and how much stuff changes it doesn't really change, still giving parking tickets.
Now that we are home and settled I can order Rhett a new football jersey he has worn his for 2 years and it is now to small. With football season coming up I'm thinking its time to get everyone ready
We have Ugly Christmas Sweater parties we attend and Nick isn't a bug fan of wearing one but with this Longhorn Sweater I think he will wear it proudly. Did you know that they also carry swim trunks? I'm thinking these will fit great into Nicks stocking for Christmas. I got him these pj pants last year and he loves them. I'm loving this Polo style UT shirt for him also.
Not only do they have college stuff they also carry any kind of sports team you like. I am a Jeter lover #2 I'm going to hate to see you go. I bought Rhett his first hat and it was a Yankees hat. That same year they won the world series in 2009. I remember it like it was yesterday. If you are like me and a Jeter fan you better grab this, this, and my favorite Captain.
TeamRundown:
Nick: Longhorn, New Orleans Saints, Texas Rangers
Me: Alabama, New Orleans Saints but I also go where my boy Peyton Manning goes so currently Broncos, and of course the New York Yankees
Maci: LSU, Saints, Rangers
Mauri: Longhorns, Saints, Rangers
Rhett: Longhorns, Saints, Yankees {he is a Jeter fan like his mom} and Rangers
Our family comes together with sports we all bond over watching, talking or going to them. Even though we all don't agree on teams we all come together and create tons of long lasting memories. My kids still talk about the Saints game, Texas rangers game and I know they will cherish the UT tour also.
Don't forget to stop by Fanatics and get your sports needs. You will be surprised at what all they carry and what all you will find.
