College Station, Texas

We made our yearly trip to Aggieland to see our Aggies play football.   Our first stop was to the cemetery, and Colin was excited the helicopter he left almost 2 years ago was still there.  I was glad too because if not he wanted to call the police.

We ventured to campus super early, because I wanted to check out the newly renovated and reopened MSC (Memorial Student Center).  It was different; some parts I liked and well some not so much.  It sure wasn't the MSC I remembered from my days, but it was a nice update.  I really thought the display of the Aggie Medal of Honor recipients was a very nicely done.  I forgot to snap a photo but very nice display for these 7 Aggies.  We rounded the corner of the Hall of Honor and found the new display that list the names of all Aggies killed while serving our country.  Of course I got teary eyed when I saw the current list, and Colin soon figured it out when he said, "Daddy's name is sixth up there."

It isn't a very good photo since I used my phone but will be sure to take my camera next time.  The MSC is a special place . . . we don't walk or sit on the grass around the building . . . we uncover (remove hats) when we enter the building because it is a building dedicated to fallen Aggies.  We expect all Aggies and visitors to do the same.  Now it has Sean's name etched on the wall reminding all who enter of the sacrifice so many Aggies have made.  I took Colin aside and told him what the MSC was all about and why Sean's name was on that glass wall.  Enough heavy stuff so we headed outside to enjoy all that game day now has to offer.  It was exciting since Aggieland is now SEC country . . .

. . . the campus was full of excitement and energy.  I had no idea what to expect with this change of conferences . . . who knew how the Aggies would do but it was so exciting and fun to be there today!  We enjoyed the game with our dear friends . . . Kathy (my college room mate), Jody, Jacob, Liam, and Kathy's parents (Mike and Susan)!  They are always so generous of letting us use two of their season tickets.  One of these days we will take a group picture!  Colin and I love every second we all spend together.  We love spending game days with them and it goes way back to our days as students.  Sadly, I really miss the old 12th Man Cafeteria in the MSC but at least now there is a place there to eat and enjoy before the game too.  The game was packed with over 87,000 fans . . . the first half was awesome and very exciting . . .

and well the second half we will not discuss . . . we still love our Aggies and will be back for more! 

The boys were very excited when the game was over so they could go play on Kyle Field . . .

During my days at Texas A&M you did not even think about stepping foot on Kyle Field after the game or you would be tackled by a Corps of Cadet fish . . . you just didn't do that but now anything goes.  Colin really loved watching the Aggie Band at half time and the pregame fly over of A-10s.  In his words both were AWESOME!