Grilling and Gridiron

We have made many adjustments with this move, but one of the most difficult ones to process is watching college football on Sunday mornings. EARLY Sunday mornings. Our latest game so far has been 11:30am, and we've even woken up for a 4am kick!

A lot of people out here wait until Sunday night and have watch parties, but there aren't a lot of Longhorns...and WAY too many Aggies! đŸ˜‚ Besides, one of my favorite parts of college football is "watching" with my friend DJ and all of the texts throughout the game.

Speaking of DJ, if you're a Longhorn fan and are reading this, he is single-handedly to blame for the loss to Georgia. I won't go into details as to why...but it's his fault. 100%.

Jerrod has loved his grill purchase, and although it's strange not grilling for games, we have all benefitted from his Monday afternoons outside. We've purchased fresh caught marlin and tuna from neighbors, and enjoyed an array of burgers, brats, and of course hot dogs for the kids. And even though our Corky's seasoning hasn't arrived yet, he got tired of waiting and has a pork butt on the grill as we speak...pulled pork nachos for dinner tonight!

On another note, our household goods arrived after 73 days of waiting, and although I'm not ready to post pictures of the house quite yet, the burnt orange is being represented well in Jerrod's office...much to his coworkers' dismay! My mom also sent the cutest outfits for the kids, so of course I made sure they wore them for school picture day! Win or lose, we still love our Longhorns, even from 6,180 miles away! Hook 'Em! 

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  1. Suzie and DjOctober 27, 2024 at 7:08 PM

    DJ for sure created issues for UT. Crazy that it’s all because he went to the game and had great seats hahahahaha.
    So glad yalls stuff arrived! Can’t wait for the interior photos.
    Adjustment still seems to be in the works but yall are figuring it out! Keep it up!! Anything we need to send your way?

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    1. Erin GertsemaOctober 27, 2024 at 7:13 PM

      Not at the moment, but I plan on doing a care package post with a list of "regulars" we enjoy soon. Thank you!

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  2. Suzie and DjOctober 27, 2024 at 7:09 PM

    Oh gosh I forgot something in my comment!!!
    BOOMER SOONER!

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