Are you ready for some football?!

Football is a big deal in our house. We all love it. We especially love cheering for our beloved Baylor Bears! Jordan and Nathan are enamored with Baylor football and will often have lively debates about who is going to be Bryce Petty and who is going to be Shock Linwood or Shawn Oakman while running plays in the front yard. We recently signed the boys up to play flag football in an Upward league. This is a fabulous Christian organization that promotes athletic competition while also focusing on Christ. The boys had to memorize a scripture verse during the first week and recite it to their coach at practice. Both boys memorized it easily and were very proud of themselves. The verse was about how two are better than one and how they can overcome more together. Nathan confidently quoted his verse and then proudly recited the reference as "August 4:9!" (Ecclesiastes 4:9)

We had a VERY cold game this past Saturday but the boys didn't seem to mind at all. Jordan and Nathan both had long runs for touchdowns during the game. Like most everything else in their lives Jordan is extremely focused and serious while Nathan laughs, gives the official hugs, forgets if he's on offense or defense, and even interacts with the crowd! How are these two guys brothers and best buds???? Jordan wants to be Bryce Petty and Nathan always volunteers to be the center because no one else wants to. These boys are so different! Becca and I love their unique personalities but ultimately our prayer for their lives is that they will grow into Godly men who reflect the love of Jesus Christ. As a father, I pray that they will always defend each other, hold each other accountable, and sharpen each other-as iron sharpens iron.

"Two are better than one because they have a good return for their labor. For if either of them falls, the one will lift up his companion."   --Ecclesiastes 4:9

"Iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another."   --Proverbs 27:17

Jordan (QB) having a disagreement with the center (Nathan) about the snap count!

Mr. I NEVER Smile During Competition

Nathan psyching out the offense...one of his defensive strategies is to mess up the opposing centers hair and/or remove their hat! (which he usually followed up with a hug) 

Nathan going in for the tackle! 

Brothers

Jordan on his way to a 75 yard TD run!!!