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Ginormous Mum

12th November 2010

Ginormous Mum

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I suddenly remembered that I don’t think I ever posted a picture of my daughter’s homecoming mum that her boyfriend gave her! This thing was absolutely GINORMOUS! Of course, I guess that’s not uncommon when you live in Texas!

Keep in mind, this is an “average” size homecoming mum. We truly saw some girls wearing mums that were double the size of this one! I had to attach this thing to a lanyard around my daughter’s neck just so she could wear it. And, yes, they do wear them. She wore it school for a day and to the freshman football game (her boyfriend plays on that team). Then, she also wore it to the Varsity game while she was in her band marching uniform. That was quite a sight! The ribbons were so long that she did step on it a couple of times.

Without further ado, here it is in all its glory!

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We are off tonight to the first varsity playoff game of the season.  Hopefully we won’t get drenched during a thunderstorm as they are predicted.  We will be gone both Saturday & Sunday to a softball tournament, so really, a HUGE part of me is praying that we get drenched tonight.  Or maybe, the rain could be so kind as to hold off until after the game and rain enough that the softball fields are too wet to play.  Honestly, I just got back from the Quilt Festival and want to SEW!!

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  1. 1 On November 13th, 2010, Karen said:

    That is huge! You aren’t the first mom to pray for rain to get some non sports time. LOL I made two snowmen bags today. 1
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    posted on November 13th, 2010 at 6:50 pm

  2. 2 On November 14th, 2010, Brenda said:

    That is big, but very thoughtful!
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    posted on November 14th, 2010 at 6:10 pm

  3. 3 On November 16th, 2010, Lin said:

    Oh. My. Gosh. Is that a turkey on there or an eagle??? I swear the thing is life-size!!! And the ribbons???! I know things are bigger in Texas, but this is ridiculous!! And the point is????????

    It’s just funny how some traditions continue in spite of how ridiculous they have become.
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    posted on November 16th, 2010 at 6:09 pm

  4. 4 On November 16th, 2010, P.L. Frederick said:

    I’ve studied the picture, I’ve read your description, but I still can’t figure out what it is. Is that not one but two bullwhips on there? And either a honey bottle or a stuffed turkey? I’ve never seen anything like it. Is there a flower-type mum in there? Why I never. Now I know a little about something new today! :-)
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    posted on November 16th, 2010 at 6:44 pm