A Trip to the Plains

We made a trip down to the Lovliest Village on the Plains this weekend. There is nothing better than a beautiful fall weekend in Auburn. A weekend filled with family, friends and football! So much fun. We had a great time.

We packed up and headed out Friday after work. The kids were amazing on the car ride down as always. Not a peep out of them. My brother Andrew was able to join us for the journey so that was lots of fun. We spent the night with my grandmother, GG. We had a great time at GG's house. Ben and Kate were so excited for us to meet Buddy, the neighbor's dog. Ben and Kate just love GG and she spoils them so much when they visit!
Saturday we got up and headed into Auburn. We stopped to visit awhile with my Mema who lives in Auburn. She had so much fun getting to watch the kiddos run around and give her lots of hugs. Then it was off to campus! We stopped by the Toomer's trees. They are looking so sad. It broke my heart to see how bad they were looking. I hate that this wonderful tradition is ruined.

Of course we had to pose for pictures in front of Samford Hall.

We just loved seeing all the fun tailgating going on. This was 6 hours before kickoff and it was going strong.

The kids had to pose for a picture with Aubie!

We enjoyed walking around campus with the kids. Matt and I were talking about how we used to make this walk everyday to class. It is a little different doing it carrying 2 small kiddos.

We did some browsing in the University Bookstore. Kate loved seeing all the Auburn stuff.

We checked out the new student center.

And the new banners in front of the stadium.

It sure was fun to have Uncle Andrew along!

Kate checking out the stadium.

Of course we had to go see the National Championship trophy!

And the Heisman trophy!

Then we headed out to our usual tailgating spot to meet up with the Wrights and Smiths for our annual tailgate. It was so much fun to just get to relax and hang out with our friends. The weather was beautiful.

We enjoyed some really yummy food - chips and dip and chicken fingers!

Of course we had to play a little football. No tailgate is complete without football!

The three girls had so much fun! They have grown so much since last year. We couldn't get them to sit still for a picture. They were having too much fun giving hugs! Paige and Kate.

Sweet Morgan and Kate!

Then the boys headed off to the game!!! They said it was just awesome. It is always fun when Auburn has a big win! 41-23 over Ole Miss!

Ben had a blast cheering on his team!

While the boys went to the game we went back to Jamye and Morgan's house for some playtime for the girls and some visiting time for the mamas! I always love getting to visit with Jamye and LeeAnn. It takes me back to super fun college days! Then Kate and I headed back to GG's house for Kate to get to bed.

We had a wonderful weekend and can't wait until next year's game!