This past Saturday, we roadtripped with friends down to College Station, home of Texas A&M University which is also known as Aggieland for those of you who may be reading this and are not from the great state of Texas. My husband and I both went to school there, and we laugh (but really, we're serious) that Jack will be class of '33.
Baby's First time to sweat and Baby's First snowcone.
(My deepest apologies to the legacy of Sul Ross for cropping his head out for the sake of a collage-style picture.)
A&M just conceded to its first sponsored stadium this year with the renovation of our baseball field. It's now known as Blue Bell Park at Olsen Field. At first, I was a bit outraged that something as sacred as Olsen Field would be sacrificed to the almighty dollar, however my first impression this weekend was that Olsen Field is just a better version of itself. And honestly, if you have to be sponsored by a corporation, what's more down home than Blue Bell ice cream? Very well done.
Anyway, it was so fun to drive around College Station and stroll through the campus. I made my best friends and many wonderful memories there. God prepared me for adulthood there, with a good education, and He revealed more of how to walk with Him there. It is a place to remember His faithfulness. And it was so good to be back on those sidewalks again. The renovations we saw (and we checked in on the "new" MSC, my Aggie friends) are simply making A&M a better version of itself. Love that.
And funny enough after all that reflection, today was senior Sunday at our church. We had a breakfast, recognition ceremony, and lunch. I've mentioned a few times that I teach senior girls, so it was kind of a bittersweet day. It's exciting to see them prepare to take the next steps into life. There is a whole world at their fingertips! I also got a tiny bit emotional, which I rarely did before I had Jack. What is up, tear ducts? Only 17 years with my boy left. No doubt he'll think they are long, but I'm convinced they won't be long enough.
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(My deepest apologies to the legacy of Sul Ross for cropping his head out for the sake of a collage-style picture.)
A&M just conceded to its first sponsored stadium this year with the renovation of our baseball field. It's now known as Blue Bell Park at Olsen Field. At first, I was a bit outraged that something as sacred as Olsen Field would be sacrificed to the almighty dollar, however my first impression this weekend was that Olsen Field is just a better version of itself. And honestly, if you have to be sponsored by a corporation, what's more down home than Blue Bell ice cream? Very well done.
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Anyway, it was so fun to drive around College Station and stroll through the campus. I made my best friends and many wonderful memories there. God prepared me for adulthood there, with a good education, and He revealed more of how to walk with Him there. It is a place to remember His faithfulness. And it was so good to be back on those sidewalks again. The renovations we saw (and we checked in on the "new" MSC, my Aggie friends) are simply making A&M a better version of itself. Love that.
And funny enough after all that reflection, today was senior Sunday at our church. We had a breakfast, recognition ceremony, and lunch. I've mentioned a few times that I teach senior girls, so it was kind of a bittersweet day. It's exciting to see them prepare to take the next steps into life. There is a whole world at their fingertips! I also got a tiny bit emotional, which I rarely did before I had Jack. What is up, tear ducts? Only 17 years with my boy left. No doubt he'll think they are long, but I'm convinced they won't be long enough.
I haven't gotten to see the field or the new MSC yet and probably won't before we leave Texas! The MSC closed my sophomore year so I only got a few naps in. :) That sounds like an awesome trip!
ReplyDeleteThe MSC is beautiful. Everything looks just same, but new floors, furniture, and the bookstore and eating spaces have been re-worked very well.
DeleteThey also added on a new gorgeous glass space towards Rudder Tower/Fountain. It's got places to study and a few flat panel TVs with game consoles. Fancy!
Love this! Glad y'all had such a fun weekend. I spent the majority of my spring days at Olsen Field! That is deep in my heart. And I agree with you...if it had to be sponsored by something thank goodness it's Blue Bell! haha. Cute photos!
ReplyDeleteGirl, the spring of my sophomore year, I may have missed only 3 home games. This resulted in the worst GPA in my scholastic career. It was worth it. :)
DeleteYou really have the cutest family! Ha ha I love the part of baby's first sweat and snow cone! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Natalie! I'm loving reading your blog!
DeleteSuch a sweet post. 17 years will never feel like enough with our sweet boys. One of my best friends does PR for Blue Bell and swears that they are uber family friendly. At least it's not a mean corporation or something!
ReplyDeleteI've given Blue Bell a lot of my money over the years. It's pretty cool that it's coming back to my school!
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