Note the Steelers shirt even before the record breaking championship. You can make out the swelled and stitched lip in this shot.
This is Gene's wife Edie and his Daughter Stephanie.
This is his daughter Annie who goes to Texas State and her boyfriend Andrew who attends Texas A&M.
Gene used to bow hunt and this is a nice Texas 8 point buck he shot.
His son Chris is the one who won the World Championship (you can see the winning photos here) in the 10 and under group from Round Rock, Texas called Mojo. He pitches, plays shortstop and hits really well.
We went to a practice one night, it was 40F and really cold with the wind. Note the size of my nephew as it relates to his teammates. The little guy in the purple won the MVP in the final championship game.
I stayed in Chris's room and this is just a taste of the trophies he has won. He is a three sport athlete.
I do hope you enjoyed meeting the Texas part of the family.
I have a friend with similar lung problems who is also on constant oxygen, but it doesn't seem to limit his enjoyment of life too greatly .
ReplyDeleteI do like the deers head its a beauty! Its always nice to go visit distant relatives and catch up with them. Glad you had a great time.
It was a pleasure to meet some of your family.The buck mount is quite a trophy.
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I enjoyed seeing more of your family, Tom. I'm sure you are proud of Chris. Maybe he'll be in the majors someday--ya think????
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Well your brother Gene has good taste in baseball teams i see!! :)
ReplyDeleteNice to meet your family!
You have to check out my blog. I paid a final tribute to the Steelers: Not only did they win the Superbowl, they ended winter. You won't believe how. BTW, Steelers are best team in NFL history (sigh, had it only been my Baltimore Colts!) If it had to be someone else I'm glad it's the Steelers.
ReplyDeleteThanks for introducing us to the Texas side of the family. Did Chris get his athletic prowess from his uncle?
ReplyDeleteNice to meet more family FG!
ReplyDeleteYeah Steelers! It was really a great game.
It's nice to meet your family & look at all the Texas - I'd say they're proud Texans!!!
ReplyDeleteIt was a great pleasure to meet some of your nice family, Fishing Guy.
ReplyDeleteChris isn't dreaming of being a Longhorn when he's a little older, is he?Looks like youhad a great visit!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your family with us Tom. :) The lip does not look too bad now.
ReplyDeleteFishing Guy, thanks for sharing some images of the Texas side of the family. Looks like a great bunch of folks down in Texas. So sad to learn of your brother-in-law's lung problems but uplifting to learn how he is going on with life. That's the Texas spirit!
ReplyDeleteIt's such an honor to meet your family and to see their beautiful faces!! You must be so very proud of them!
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What fun you had!! And my goodness there's one to stick your chest out about!!!!
ReplyDeleteFishing guy. Glad to see you are healing quickly.. Thanks for sharing you family with us.. that is one beautiful buck and I am sure he has some very treasured memories to go with it.. be safe ...
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice family! I'm sure you had a wonderful visit :-) I can't wait for our vacaitons and some family time.
ReplyDeleteThats a nice looking family-in-law ya got there. Thanks for sharing them with us.
ReplyDeleteThanks for taking us along on your trip. I do hope your brother-in-law's health improves - he has such a beautiful family!
ReplyDeleteHi there, great photos, Nice to meet the clan. Chris has good taste in teams. Now I know when we get some handouts at the UT games that are for youngsters I can pass them on.
ReplyDeleteNeat to meet part of your family-glad you enjoyed your trip. And I love the deer!
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