Carthage vs Cold Springs at Cowboy Stadium

Last night, (Dec 17) my hometown of Carthage played at Cowboy Stadium for the Class 3A, Div II championship game. Sam drove up from Spring and we met relatives and friends at the game. Had a great time watching a great game!!! Things have changed so much since we were in high school.



Some fans having fun---they hoped to be on the big screen but were glad to pose for me. (Notice the red underwear peeking out!)


Such a wonderful experience for the kids to play and perform in such an important venue!!! (Team, band, and cheerleaders all did a great job---we were so proud!!!)


those red uniforms looked so good out on the field.

Carthage Won State Championship for 3rd year in a row

All the hard work paid off--Carthage won 47-22. This makes them Class 3A, Divison II champions for the 3rd year in a row.


Celebrating on the field and being congratulated by the other team.


The coaches hold up a special edition of the Longview News.
3_Time State Champs---It's Easy as 1-2-3


Team members receive their UIL medals---even Butch the Bulldog


Sam, Sonny, Jo, and the Robinsons.

Oak Ridge Boys Christmas Show

This week, John and I went to see the Oak Ridge Boys in concert. John used to love them when he was young---Elvira was his favorite song and I took him to see them in Marshall when he was about 6. That was his first concert.


I think he enjoyed them just as much this time. The first half they did all their old hits and the rest of the show was Christmas hits. They had beautiful sets and snow falling for the Christmas show.


Santa even arrived on the stage. Just a wonderful evening and great music to get us in the Christmas spirit.

Ornament Exchange Party

The neighborhood ladies--back row, Jan, Earlene, Deb, Nancy, Maryetta, Connie, Debbie, Deana, Kathy, Carol, Caryn front: Janice, Louann, Delores, Sherry, Kelley, Marilyn, Jan, and Norma.


Fun food, fun games, and a great time exchanging and stealing ornaments. Looking at Reindeer poop!!! (one of the games)

Exchanging ornaments


Looking for the pickle in the tree--this year Carol found it first. According to legend, she will have good luck this year and she got a pickle to take home and put on her own tree.