Since we missed Andrew this summer at Cape May, he thought it would be fun to fly out for Coleman’s birthday. Kristie and I were already planning on heading up to Rexburg, so Andrew flew out a few days early and spent some time down here with us and friends till we took off Saturday morning.
Friday night we went to a documentary film and art gallery about the Bahia…the state in Brazil where I served. It was an exploration of art from that area, put together as the capstone project of a few BYU seniors. If you have a second (and the desire) check out a video of the trailer here. I loved it, and it brought back some awesome memories.
Saturday morning we drove up to Coleman’s dorm, and Andrew walked in with me like it was no big deal. When Coleman came around the corner his jaw just dropped…it was so funny to watch him try to process what was going on (“wait…Andrew lives in North Carolina…but…”). This was followed by a big brotherly bear hug. It had been too long since the three of us had been together.
That afternoon we went out to lunch at Bajio’s and brought Lacey and Coleman’s roommate Dallan. Here’s a couple shots from the restaurant:
Then we headed to the park to play football and kill some time till the BYU/FSU game. I don’t want to talk about the FSU game, but we certainly enjoyed ourselves up until that point.
After the game we squeezed in an hour of racquetball…it was a first for Coleman, and a blast for everyone. We looked particularly sexy posing in the goggles:
That night Andrew crashed at Coleman’s dorm and Kristie and I got to stay with Tiff and Kolby. Their hospitality was unmatched, they’re such a cool couple (thanks again guys!)
And many thanks to Mom and Dad McConnon for making this weekend happen for us…the flights, the dinners…everything. We love you guys!
I bet this made your mom extraordinarily happy – in fact we talked while you were there and she was wishing she was with you. What a woman!
I’m so confused, is the park w/ the fountains in Rexburg? If so it has changed a ton in the last 7 years. BTW, i probably wouldn’t be able to pick you Tom, or Coleman out in a lineup but Andrew looks the same as he did 14 years ago. now i would be done for the count if he tried to tackle me.