'Tis So Sweet: Class Reunion Tailgate

Thursday, October 4, 2012

10 years ago, I graduated from high school. Is it really possible that I've been out of high school for that long?! Some days I still feel like a teenager wanting to do all the fun things I used to do. And sometimes...I still do them! Especially with a younger brother and sister. I can "pretend." Then, some days I look at my life and realize just how much things have changed. Not better or worse. Just a different phase. And I'm loving this phase SO MUCH!

Friday night, we started our 10 year reunion weekend with a tailgate before and during our high school football game. It was a big game since both teams were undefeated, and I was excited to enjoy a high school football game! In case you haven't already figured this out...I love football. My parents have always had season tickets to our high school football games, and we rarely missed a game. In fact, I would come home from college and watch games some too.

Lauren, me, and Season

We were very happy with the turnout Friday night. We graduated with a small class of 90+ students. Everyone knows everyone. And there were certainly cliques. It was nice to come back and see how much everyone had grown up. Everyone mingled, caught up on what's going on in others' lives, and we were genuinely happy to see everyone.

For many of our classmates, this was the first time any of us had met some spouses. It is always fun to see how marriage...and kids...can change a person. And it's funny to see how some things never changed! I love it!

Andy, Alan, Huey Don, Bo, Baxter, and Kalin

I think back to where we all envisioned ourselves 10 years out of high school. Many of us are nowhere near where we thought we would be. But we are exactly where we are supposed to be! Jobs have changed. Majors changed. Life changed. I always enjoy listening to high school seniors tell their future plans. It makes me smile (and giggle a little). Because I remember what my "future plans" were. And I know what my plans turned into. God certainly had his own ideas...and they are WAY better than mine!

Me, Mary Elizabeth, Season, Lynley, Miranda, and Prentiss

The temperature was wonderful, but he humidity was fierce. Just take a look at my hair and you can see! We tailgated up on the hill throughout the game as we watched on. Our Warriors didn't win, but it was still a fun night. Many of us continued the party at Mike's Cafe after the game before heading home to kids, families, and our pillows! We are older, after all! Ha!

Me, Mary Elizabeth, Prentiss, and Season

Millie Janalee was well taken care of while Russ and I were away. "Aunt Elle" and Will kept her at Russ's parents' house. Elle and Will LOVE Millie Janalee, and I'm sure Millie Janalee feels the same about them. I knew she would not lack for attention with those two around.

Will, Millie Janalee, and Elle (cousins)

Grace stayed for the night too. She loves her baby cousin too! I remember when Grace was born, and I was totally obsessed with that little blonde haired fair skinned girl. Now, I watch Grace take such good care of my brunette fair skinned baby girl, and it blows my mind! Time needs to just slow down!

Cousins Grace and Millie Janalee

Granmomma was overjoyed that Millie Janalee was able to stay with them without her overprotective parents around! Ha! From what I heard, Granmomma and Millie Janalee made lots of faces at each other and stuck their tongues out a lot.

Millie Janalee and Granmomma

I am so thankful that Elle braved the bathing situation! I'm guessing Grace wanted to be up close and personal...hence her being in the actual bathtub. Ha! Millie Janalee was sweet smelling and ready for bed by the time we made it home.