EIU Homecoming

We spent the weekend in Charleston for EIU Homecoming and it was a lot of fun. We went to the parade at the Hutti's house with Tim, Mindy, Emma, and Alli. We missed about half the parade because we slept in a little (sorry Mindy!). Thanks to Mindy and the Hutti's for hosting the parade party. Then we went to tailgating at the game with my uncle Hank, my brother Bryan, cousin Tim, Mindy, Emma, Alli, my cousin Nick, and my Dad's friends' Dan and Ted. The weather did not cooperate very well and it rained several times and of course we forgot our umbrellas. Craig, the kids and I went into the game and it turned out to be a good game. The weather got a little better and we watched the Panthers beat the other team (can't remember their mascot). After the game we were lucky enough to get invited to a private tailgating party with Tony Romo. He was in town because he was being inducted into the EIU Hall of Fame and they were retiring his number 17 jersey. Allison called her Mom and asked her to get us in so Debbie invited us to go with her. That was SO nice of her and we were SO excited to be able to meet Tony. Ethan is a BIG Tony Romo fan so he was super excited. Allison's Dad introduced us to Tony and we were even able to get a picture with him. He was really nice. THANKS Allison, Debbie and John!!!! After the game Craig and I went out and met everyone at Mom's. The whole Charleston crew was at Mom's and it ranged from age 21 to 61+. It was a BLAST seeing everyone. The bartenders even had t-shirts that said I heart townies!

Other news: My Dad just had a major surgery and it went really well. My parents normally would have been at the game with us as they are season ticket holders, but my Dad was still recoperating in the hospital. He went home the day after the homecoming game. I'm so happy everything went so well!! Dad - you are a strong, stubborn man and thank God for that! I LOVE YOU AND MOM SO MUCH!

Here are the pictures from the game: