Home Sweet Keller

I had been waiting for the weekend of October 1st since before I left for school in august. It was the weekend that the Aggies were going to BTHO the piggies (err.. They were supposed to..), but more importantly the weekend that all of my friends, currently scattered across the united states, were going to return home to Keller for a massive reunion. It was, after all, our high school homecoming, and we are all still young and lame enough to attend it and silently wish we were in high school again. I found myself shamelessly admiring the flamboyant and gaudy mums all the girls were adorned with, and even not-so-secretly desiring one of my own. Texas homecomings bring a whole new meaning to the phrase "everything's bigger in Texas".

Sydney and her date, Brandon

My sister, her friends, and their massive mums.

My friends and I attended the pep rally at the high school in the morning and the football game at night. Nostalgia set in as Brooke, Ashley and I watched our former Indianette peers march onto the field at halftime and perform a Bob & Sue routine with their dads. We reminisced about our time on drill team and all of the fun things we did, the important things we learned, and the friends that we made. Here's a quick trip down memory lane.

                    

                                 

 

I also got to see my extended family on Friday! I got some play time and love from my three little cousins, Evan, Judson, and Braxton. Seeing Evan, Judson and their parents (my aunt and uncle) Missy and Seth, was especially exciting since they recently moved to Tucson, Arizona and were back for a visit. I sure do love those boys.

On Saturday, Texas A&M and the University of Arkansas went head to had at the renowned Cowboys Stadium. My friends, family and I tailgated outside of the stadium and had a great time. The weather was thankfully kind and we surprisingly did not feel the wrath of the sun on our skin. I loved spending time with my family, friends, and friends' families all at the same time.

 

On Sunday, my sister and I saw The Script in concert at the Palladium Ballroom in Dallas! We both love the band and had been anxiously waiting for the show. At first we were a little freaked out at the location of this venue. It was definitely in the ghe-tto ya dig? ;) the bars on the windows of the shops and the shady liquor stores were not exactly comforting, but we made it safe and sound and ended up loving the building! It was standing room only, but where you stood was determined by how early you got there in contrast to others. Sydney and I were super close to the stage and the band. It was also COLD in there, which is a huge change from the typical hot and sweaty environment at most concerts. 


My trip back to Keller that weekend was definitely full of fun and constant excitement. It was refreshing and much anticipated, and definitely needed after three weeks away from home. I know that doesn't sound like long, but it is the longest I have ever gone away from my family to date. I'm sure that I will get better at the separation concept with time. I was reminded that weekend that nothing is more important than family and friends, and that going home can cure almost any worry.