Friends, Family and Football!

It's September in the South and that means football and this weekend was full of friends, family and football! Friday night Matthew and I enjoyed going back to my high school alma mater to watch our nephew in his first official home game of the season. They may not have pulled out a win, but they played a tough game. Not only was it the first home game of the season, it was also a rival game. It was fun for me to see how the rivalry between the two schools has continued all these years. Cheering on the home team and catching up with friends was a great way to wrap up the work week. We ended the night at the local Sonic eating ice cream with our other nephew and niece.

As big as high school football is in the South, college football is even bigger. In Arkansas, SEC is king and come game day you better be calling those hogs! Woo Pig!! Today was the start of Razorback football and we enjoyed getting together with friends and watching the game. We look for any excuse to party and the start of football season was the perfect opportunity for some finger foods and fun. The Hogs even pulled out a 31 to 24 win over the Cincinnati Bearcats. We also soaked up the last of Summer and enjoyed some pool time. Football has only just began and we look forward to many more weekends full of friends, family and football!

Woo Pig Sooie!

Matthew and LeAnne

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