Gig 'em Owls!

GHS Homecoming.  

Always one of our favorite Friday nights during the fall.  This one was one of the best, though.  

The Owls haven't had the best season.  In fact, going into the game, they were 0-5.  Ouch.  Needless to say, we didn't expect much.  We only scored one touchdown during the whole first half.

Between Taylor, Han, Jenny and I, we had 10 kids in the stands with us.  It was busy, to say the least!  Lila loved meeting little Harlyn...

and all the kiddos thought it was super fun to sit next to each other.

Baby JP even got some Lila snuggles for a few minutes, too.

We all cheered together during my junior year of high school.
I've got so many great memories with these girls!

During halftime the action picked up.  First thing, the girls spotted Ollie the Owl and literally ran down the steps to say hello.

We watched the bands and drill teams perform and were getting ready to call it a night, but then things got interesting!

The Owls ran back the kick-off for a touchdown and completely revived the team and the crowd!  They began to make a steady climb towards victory and this kid right next to me was loving it.  

His sisters were, too!  By the 4th quarter, the Owls were only down by a few points.  With only 3 minutes to go, it was 4th and 6.  We had to go for it.  The stands were electric and these cheerleaders were doing their best to lead the crowd.

 

On the next play, the quarterback ran it straight up the middle and scored a touchdown!
The Owls were winning for the first time all night!

We outlasted all these friends and stayed to see my Alma mater beat South Garland.  Coming behind in the 4th quarter to win on Homecoming.  I'll take that any time!
Love me some Friday Night Lights.  Gig 'em Owls!