Sunday, October 11, 2009

Life Is Good

writeroval-1-1 Once again it's time for Sunday Favorites, hosted by Chari at Happy to Design.  This is one of those memes that I really ought to participate in every week, because Chari has made it so easy for us.  All you have to do is repost one of your favorite posts from the past.  And Chari even gives directions for doing just that.

This week, in honor of the Razorbacks' 44-23 victory over Auburn yesterday in Fayetteville, I have decided to share my post from exactly one year ago.  A year ago Tommy Tuberville was coaching Auburn.  This year he was predicting a three-touchdown Tiger victory.  Maybe he needs to rethink that.

Ironically, this year our weekend was also about football and weddings and Auburn and Arkansas.  Yesterday afternoon as the game was winding down in Fayetteville, we were headed to Auburn for the wedding of Ralph's and Wanda's son Braxton.

So life really is about more than football, and it's all good!

A Sunday Favorite

It just doesn't get much better than this--a football weekend in the South. Add to that a Friday night party for Ben and Claire, and you have a perfect weekend.
 
Friday night some of Ben's high school friends and their parents plus Allen and Areta hosted a shower complete with Southern comfort food--chicken fingers, grits, blackeyed peas, greens, biscuits and homemade ice cream with pound cake. Yummmmm. Claire's mom Marie and sister Britton were able to be here, and we enjoyed hanging out and tweaking "The Lists."
 
Saturday morning bright and early, LBeau and I headed to Auburn with the red F-150 loaded with grills, tables, tailgate chairs and food to set up for the Alabama Chapter of the Arkansas Alumni Association Tailgate Party. We've been doing this for at least 10 years at either Auburn or Tuscaloosa, cooking burgers and dogs for all Hog fans who stop by. The money we raise goes to our chapter scholarship fund.
 
Top off the weekend with a 25-22 Razorback win over Auburn, and life is good.
 

15 comments:

Mid-Atlantic Martha said...

Sounds like a happy fun time -- hope you're having the "perfect" Fall weather we're having here!

Marty@A Stroll Thru Life said...

Sounds like you had a fabulous weekend. I love the football season and watch all of the games. I just wish the Cardinals would get their act in gear this year, sure not a repeat of last year so far. Hugs, Marty

Lynn said...

Whhoooooooooooooo PIG!
My Sooners aren't doing so well so I'll cheer for a neighbor.

trish said...

What a fun time! :o)
I have been introduced to Southern comfort food since moving to MS and let me tell you ... it is some good stuff!
Sincerely ~ Tricia Anne

xinex said...

Sounds like a real fun weekend, Kathy!...Christine

Chari at Happy To Design said...

Hi Kathy...

Sounds like you've had a fabulous weekend, my friend! Thank you for resharing this post with us today for Sunday Favorites! I bet that is one...F-U-N...tailgate party!!! I must admit that I'm not a huge football fan..eeeks, hated even typing that over here at your place (wink)! Hehe! but...I'm so glad that you enjoy it! Being passionate and having things that we enjoy doing is what makes life soooo sweet!!!

Sure enjoyed having you for Sunday Favorites this week...and thank you so much for the really sweet mention for Sunday Favorites at the beginning of your post!!! Sure appreciate that!!!

Have a super Sunday, my friend!
Chari

Anonymous said...

woo pig sooie!!!! what a game!

Unknown said...

We were in Fayetteville but opted to stay at Emily's with the babies. The day started out cold, windy and dreary. It ended up a beautiful fall day...crisp but sunny...and the win over Auburn was awesome! Sorry you missed seeing it in person...you could have had our tickets. Congrats on the baby girl. I spent this afternoon making Kate two new tutus for Halloween. She couldn't decide on colors, so what was a grandmother to do? I'm just thrilled that she had decided to like them all over again. Now, if she would just decide to wear those 300 or so hair bows that I have made!

j said...

Congratulations on the big Razorback win! Glad you had a good weekend.

Robin said...

What a game yesterday! Just the start of a great football day!!

ROLL TIDE ROLL!!

{{{HUGS}}}

Robin :o)

Candy said...

First of all congratulations on the little pink jewel being 'knit together in the womb' and blessings to all involved.
Thanks for stopping by yesterday with BD wishes and hope you pop back to see what crafty fun I had.
Happy Monday Blessings ;-)

Pam said...

GO HOGS!!!

nanny said...

wasn't it FUN?????

Bargain Decorating with Laurie said...

Kathy, you may be one of the biggest Hogs I know, and I say that as a compliment! Great game this weekend. I can't really remember the games from a year ago! Looks like your tailgating parties are fun. I'd love to join you sometime. laurie

Keetha Broyles said...

Your Razorbacks sure looked good this past Saturday!!!!

Go hogs.