Sunday, October 14, 2012

Homecoming Weekend

We celebrated Homecoming this weekend with our girls in Vail.  It was so fun/crazy to be living on campus again, while also seeing old faces from when I lived on campus as a student.

It's great for Helen Claire, especially when there's a parade 20 feet from your door and you are the only kid on the street!  It was pretty much a personal candy fest.

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After the parade,  we took pictures in her Samford gear and headed down to the tailgate on the Quad.
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She actually tried the jump-jump on her own, but got out after just a minute when some big kids decided to jump.  I was really proud of her for trying, though, and she had me, her Daddy, and Miss Kelsey cheering for her!

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Probably the biggest highlight for Helen Claire was actually hugging and high fiving Spike.  She's been a Spike lover from a distance forever, but she finally got the courage to go hug him and give him a high five.  I don't think she could have been more proud!

A little nervous at first...
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then she brought it in for the real thing.
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She also got to meet Miss Samford
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and go to Bulldog Walk
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Steel City Pops had a tent, so of course, we needed a pink poppie
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It's always interesting trying to explain to people why we live on campus, why we have a two year old in Vail and all the rest, but I wouldn't trade these girls for anything.  They are some of the most genuine, caring, smart, beautiful people, and we've been blessed by having them in our lives these past couple of months.  I can't think of better role models for Helen Claire, and I think it's pretty obvious that she loves them!

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Helen Claire and Jonathan headed over to the game after the tailgate, while I worked... couldn't love these two more no matter where we are!
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