First Thanksgiving

Turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, green bean casserole and salads. Then pumpkin pie, chocolate, and pecan pie. And repeat. 

Black Friday shopping a day early, it wasn't Target, it was a zoo. 

We all played ping pong and some darts in the basement. 

Lubbock Texas

Just two hours south of Amarillo, we went for the day to tailgate and watch the Kansas State vs Texas Tech football game. It was cold, about 11C and add to that a loss, 58-41.

Christmas Shopping at Wolflin Square

"Texaswurst" or Umbarger German Sausage Festival

This year marks the 67th annual festival in this small German town of Umbarger, which is about 30 miles south of Amarillo.

Sausage, saurkraut, mashed potatoes and green beans, served to raise money for St. Mary's church. 

Tascosa vs. Amarillo High

This game is a big rivalry between the two west side schools. The whole week prior to the Friday night game is called "Hell Week". Lots of pranks are done between the two schools during this week. The game this year was won by Amarillo High 14-7. 

Halloween

Carving pumpkins is something that most families do every year. We picked patterns or just free draw like Victor did. Then when it gets dark they are lit for everyone to enjoy. After dinner with our neighbor friends, Debbie and Doug, Victor went to a Haunted House with some Tascosa friends.

League House Fund Raiser or Victor's First Auction

Bryan went out of town to Denver, so Victor went with Tara to the fund raiser for the League House.  This is a home/hotel for families to stay while having treatment at the hospital or while their loved ones are in the hospital.  We had good food and Victor got to see and hear his first auction. We forgot to take a picture until it was almost over.