#139 - Football weekend

We had a true football weekend with a high school game on Friday night, the disappointing Gator game on Saturday, and an afternoon of NFL games on Sunday. Friday night was really special though. Dad called us up on Thursday to invite us to The Bolles School alumni dinner that was happening before the Friday football game. So, we drove down to Jacksonville early and met him for the dinner. It was Owen's very first football game, and he was so excited he could hardly stand it. He got to run around in the end zone, chasing footballs and playing with the other kids there. He ran and ran and loved every bit of it - from the drums in the band to the dancing cheerleeders and the opportunity to yell "updown" whenever there was a big play. (That's Owen's version of "touchdown".) He also got a personal tour of The Bolles School from his grandfather (who has already asked when Owen will be enrolling), including a walk around the Garces diving facility.

My grandfather, Papa, taught, coached and managed at The Bolles School for nearly forty years. A few years ago, when they remodeled the diving facility, they named it after him, and the entire family is incredibly proud of his legacy there.

And, the best part of the night is that Papa was there too! So, we had all four generations that night at Owen's first football game. It was perfect.

On Saturday, while Lou and I were on Aunt Kay's boat, and then at the Gator Game, Owen got to spend the day with his Nana and Great Aunt Debbie. They went down to St. Augustine and got to do all kinds of fun things like play golf, play in a bouncy house, go fishing, and go to the airport and see the airplanes. He had a blast, and I know Mom did too.

On Sunday, we met up with Great Aunt Debbie, Great Aunt Pat, Paw Paw and Chris for lunch. Here's Owen getting a little love from his other great-grandfather.
It was a truly special weekend. Owen is so blessed to be able to spend this time with his grandparents, great-grandparents and extended family. We love you!