The only downfall in this plan was that we had to take a red eye, and sleep only for a few hours. I remember taking a few red eyes during my recruiting trips, and was not looking forward to it. Turns out, it wasn’t so bad. We were able to sleep, and then head out.
The campus atmosphere was completely amazing and energetic. There was bright orange everywhere.
I forgot how fun college football could be.
The band before the game. To the rest of the stadium, they spelled Vols. To us, well you make your own words.
It was fun going to a game that I was not emotionally tied to. The outcome was not to Aaron’s favor, and I love seeing UCLA lose, but was happy to see the Pac-10 get a win.
After the game, we went to Aaron’s Mamaw & Papaw’s house. Neither one of us realized just how close they lived to Tennessee. We came in to a house that was like we never left. Aaron said it’s southern charm, I think it’s his grandparents. We stayed up talking and showing them pictures of our little babies.
We woke up Sunday to a great breakfast and getting ready for family. I hadn’t seen Aaron’s uncles Dale & David since ’04 and ’06. Of course, it was great seeing them.
The family reunion was so much fun.
There were many generations present, and everyone seemed to be in great health and spirits.
Outhouses really seem to give the Cooper men a thrill, so I felt compelled to add this. And yes, people did use this at the reunion.
At my family reunions, I know just about everyone. Aaron on the other hand, was meeting some relatives for the first time.
Uncle David, Donna (my MIL), and Uncle Dale
Mamaw, Papaw, & Aaron
He was commonly referred to as Donna’s boy, which I thought was kinda funny.
Aaron & I
We met a lot of family, and had some laughs. I'd love to take the kids and have them meet their other family, and most importantly... their Mamaw & Papaw.
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