Baylor University celebrated its 100th Homecoming this year. If you
Wikipedia "homecoming" you will find this: "In 1909,
Baylor University was the first university to hold an organized alumni event described as a 'Home-Coming' whose focus point was a varsity sports match, as well as a concert, pep rally, parade, and bonfire."
We were there to celebrate our alma mater's 100th Homecoming. We took time to remember our first Baylor Homecomings. Judd's was 12 years ago and mine was 10. We haven't missed one since!
Our weekend began by meeting our friend Joanne at Common Grounds. Then we went to Hearts 'n Crafts, a super cute boutique. Here are the kids on the steps while Judd paid for our handpainted Baylor Christmas ornament!
Our next stop was dinner at Ninfa's, where we met up with Dave. We arrived at 5:00 to beat the crowd. It's a good thing because it was packed when we left! There's nothing like some good Mexican food with good friends!
These girls became BFFs over the weekend!
The boys recalled their days in BYX and always being in the same cell group.
Momma's Boy
Family photo - first of many
After dinner, we went to campus and browsed through the bookstore. Then we headed to the Bear Pit. (I think it's actually called the Bear Habitat now, but whatever!) Both bears were actually awake and walking around.
As we waited for the bonfire, we decided to kill some time at Common Grounds (again!). For those of you not familiar with Baylor or Waco, Common Grounds is a jewel of a coffee shop. It's in an old house and has an authentic "coffeehouse" atmosphere. It's probably the closest thing to heaven on earth!
Bailey, Joanne, and Dave played "I Spy"
Campbell sat on this step and admired a puppy nearby.
We finally headed back to the Fountain Mall for the bonfire. Bailey enjoyed listening to the band and seeing the cheerleaders. The bonfire itself was kind of lame. It took forever to light, but the highlight was an amazing fireworks show to celebrate the 100th Homecoming!
Daddy had his hands full!
Sic 'em Bears!!!
The girls at the bonfire
just the two of us
On Saturday morning, we woke up very early and headed back to campus for the parade. This is probably our favorite Homecoming event! We have always sat in the same spot, but this year they set up bleachers which took away some of the curb side spots so we had to move across the street. We decided it was a good move because the sun was behind us instead of in our faces.
Bailey loves her Jo-Jo!
Campbell and Daddy as the parade started
I have a picture of Bailey and I with this balloon from her first three Homecomings. Last year it was Campbell's first turn. This year I tried to repeat, but he didn't want to have anything to do with it! I think he was trying to look at the bear.
Bailey smiling and waving for candy!
the fam at the parade
The KOT float - Jungle Book
After the float passed us, it stopped dead in its tracks. Even with tons of KOT's pushing it, it wouldn't budge! They finally got it moving again.
Campbell got tired of sitting during the hold-up.
Momma's Girl
Judd, Mrs. Riggins, and Bailey
(Mrs. Riggins was Judd's Speech teacher in high school. She and her family have remained dear friends of ours throughout the years. She is a Baylor alum and now her youngest son is a freshman at BU!)
Joanne & Jenn (I love that girl!)
Judd & Dave (they say they didn't plan it...)
The obligatory picture in front of Pat Neff Hall. We take this picture every year!
Judd proposed on the steps of this building 8 years ago!
on the green & gold swing
Future Baylor Bears!
