Opening of Mclane Stadium at Baylor University

We headed out to Baylor to witness the inaugural game at the new McLane Stadium at Baylor University. It was an amazing experience. Our parking lot was at the Ferrell Center so we walked along the river to the stadium. It is amazing how they have cleaned up the river and made such a beautiful walkway. Christa took a picture of Greerson and Daryl across the river from the stadium as we walked along the river. After we crossed the river on the pedestrian bridge we ran into Daryl's cousin Cathy Reynolds and her husband. They had come down for the game. Their son is at Baylor this Fall. We were a little early and it was incredibly hot so we found a spot in the shade and enjoyed the view of the sailgaters. Once we were inside the stadium it was amazing! There were concession stands for each section and video monitors so you don't miss the game action while your in line for food. Before the game began there were several awesome moments. The presentation of the new HD video board was awesome. They showed a history of Baylor Football just before the players took the field running between the Baylor Line and under and arch of fire. The Baylor Line looked huge coming into the stadium. The Band was absolutely amazing. They performed part of the show that was performed at the opening game of Floyd Casey Stadium. The most amazing moment was when it came time for the coin toss and President George W. Bush actually tossed the coin. It was a most memorable time. The best part was that Baylor won by a large margin.

 This was an incredible moment! President George W. and Laura Bush

 Laura Bush with RGIII and his wife

 President Bush

 RG III and his statue

 Sailgaters

 Greerson and Christa checking out the stadium

 Greerson and Christa waiting for the game to start

 Greerson and Daryl in our seats

Daryl and Greerson on the Brazos

 Daryl and Greerson in our seats

 The sailgating area outside the stadium

 The scoreboard

 The game

 RG III directing the Golden Wave Band at halftime

 One last look at the stadium on our way out

 This was a presentation of the keys to the city

The stadium at night

Back to School

August was an extremely busy month. Greerson was in Minnesota for two weeks at the end of July and came back on Tuesday night and Wednesday morning summer band started. Daryl's textbook that he wrote last spring came of the presses August 15 in time to be used this Fall.  August 18 Daryl started back to school to earn his doctorate. He is attending Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia. August 26 Greerson started his Sophomore year at Midway High School and Daryl returned to work at Navarro College and Texas A & M University-Commerce. We all enjoyed the first football game with a trip on a yellow school bus to Austin to play the Lake Travis Cavaliers. Christa and Daryl were chaperones for the band. The football team won the game and the band presented a great performance. The only complaint was we didn't get home until after 2am!

 Christa loading the uniforms onto the semi

 The semi waiting to be loaded

 The Goal Tenders and the Band in the stands at the game

 The halftime show

 Greerson is just to the right of the Tuba

 The first day of school. I don't think he was too thrilled!

 Daryl's textbook

Daryl holding his new book