We walked down to the school by our house for our annual Thanksgiving football game.
Ross was one of the captains. He picked Brad (my uncle), Jesse (my little cousin), Roshelle (another little cousin), Cole (my boy) and Adaira (Jesse's girlfriend).
With both Brad and Jesse on his team, I was sure we were doomed.
Josh's brother, Jamey was the other team captain. He picked me (moi), Josh (my hot husband), my Grandpa, Alicia (my Aunt) and Sam (yet another cousin).
And a few minutes into the game, we added some cute, little, neighbor-kid to our line-up.
I jammed my wrist trying to stop my little cousin on the first play of the game and it still hurts. (I'm no match for Jesse Ray.)
The field was really wet.
And my family doesn't play very nice.
Roshelle was guarding me the whole game. (Doesn't she look ruthless?)
Ruthless enough to nail her opposition in the (tiny) chi-chi's.
And her little brother, Jesse is just as ruthless.
Jesse said he was taking off his shirt because it was wet but I think he was just trying to impress all the ladies in blog-land.
Very impressive Jesse Ray.
Jamey got wet too (but he left his shirt on.)
Josh Downs on the other-hand, decided to impress everyone by hiking his shorts.
Look at her going for the (tiny) chi-chi's again.
That's Ross & Jesse on my heals. (I'm so fast I'm blurry.)
Touch-down for the underdogs.
And another touch-down for the underdogs.
And yes, a third touch-down for the underdogs. (We stomped 'em 3 to 1.)
Ross, quarterbacking for his losing team.
It almost looks like we're mocking them, huh???
But we were gracious winners.
Kind of. (That was just a pay-back for Cole trying to tackle me.)
And I'll just leave it at that (because no one wants to hear about how we had to cut the game short because my adorable, hot-headed little cousins wouldn't stop trash-talking each other.)
And thank you Misty (my step-mom) for all your handiwork with the camera. (Love you.)
omgoodness! i always love the commentary that you have, to go along with your awesome photos! this one had me laughing more with each photo! you have such a great family :)
Posted by: laura vegas | November 28, 2010 at 08:49 PM
hilarious!! Looks like another fun year!!!
Posted by: teresa b | November 28, 2010 at 09:52 PM
Looks like a perfect day - you made me laugh agagin. Love seeing pictures of you Karen - you look great!
Posted by: Ingvild | November 28, 2010 at 11:28 PM
As usual you make me smile (laugh). Thrilled you are getting in front of the camera more. I, of course will not do that until I am as small as you...
Posted by: Susan Bowers | November 29, 2010 at 12:02 AM
Jesse Ray, you're HOT! tell him that Karen. ROFL.
Posted by: sasha farina | November 29, 2010 at 02:09 AM
Thank for lot of laughs...
Definitely fun family you have!!
Posted by: Jennifer Camplin | November 29, 2010 at 03:50 AM
That looks like so much fun.
Posted by: MGF | November 29, 2010 at 06:46 AM
wow, that ALMOST makes me want to learn more about football! :) looks like fun and i love your comments, reminds me so much of my family. and you look awesome girl, good for you!!
jill in mn
Posted by: Jill E. | November 29, 2010 at 06:52 AM
Karen, you are looking AMAZING!! I was going to ask how the triathalon training was going, but the pictures tell it all!!! GOOD WORK! :)
Posted by: Becky | November 29, 2010 at 06:58 AM
Your family is so great... thank you for sharing your fun with us! You look amazing, Karen!!
Posted by: Lacey | November 29, 2010 at 10:19 AM
you look amazing Karen, keep it up on your training!
Posted by: Angel | November 29, 2010 at 10:44 AM
These both made me laugh and get a big emotional lump in my throat. They are incredibly sweet and really funny. Love your commentaries!
Posted by: misha leigh | November 29, 2010 at 10:54 AM
This post made me realize I have been reading you for a year! I remember this from last year! Great job as usual!
Posted by: Suzette | November 29, 2010 at 11:38 AM
LOVE IT! What a great tradition! Hoping your chi chis are feeling better. :)
Posted by: Suezi Gurzi | November 29, 2010 at 02:54 PM
Love that group photo at the end... Good job by your step mom!
Posted by: Kathy | November 29, 2010 at 05:13 PM
Gosh I love your family. Love these pics too. I love that you played ball instead of always being behind the camera. I need permission to do that.
Posted by: nancy in ks | November 29, 2010 at 05:22 PM
Just looking at the photos had me laughing so loud, at my workplace with my co-workers starring at a mad woman! LOL! Love your family, they're such a bunch of fun people! :)
Posted by: Leena | November 30, 2010 at 02:43 AM
Well hellooo Jesse ;)
It's okay, I'm eighteen, I'm allowed to say that...
Right? (:
Looks like SUCH a fun game! We don't even have thanksgiving where I live, let alone traditions like this.
Posted by: Sophie | November 30, 2010 at 03:24 AM
Your hair is really pretty even when you're playing football on a wet field. I'm a little (ok a lot) jealous.
Posted by: Jennifer | December 01, 2010 at 01:16 PM
Love it!
The best part: Josh Down's shorts pulled up!
Posted by: Kelli | December 04, 2010 at 08:11 AM
Great action shots of a family at play.
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