Good Day from sunny south, although cold! Last Friday, Natalie finished coaching and she and I headed to Knoxville. It was alumni weekend for the both the men's and women's tennis teams. Was to be Nat's first since graduating in 2012. She was really looking forward to being part of such a special occasion.
Upon arriving, made a quick stop on campus to pick up Lady Vol basketball tickets from our friend Jessica. Thanks Jess! Then we checked into our hotel. After a very fast 20 change....Natalie went from a hot mess to a hot momma. I think the front desk people thought it was someone other then who I checked in with. Sorry, I digressed. Anyway, we headed back to campus where Nat dropped me at the game and she head to the first alumni event. A meet and greet at a local place. She had a blast and so did I!
We both climbed into bed by 10. I passed out, she dozed waiting for Ed (her bro) and Robby (her bo) to arrive. After they did, we all had some giggles and passed out. Up and out early on Saturday, we dropped Natalie on campus. She and the other All American Legends were to meet with the current Lady Vols team to give them some inspiration.
The boys and I head to McKays. For I brought some of my dad's record collection to sell. Of course having the extra muscles around to help was greatly appreciated. After McKays we headed back to campus to give Robby the tour of the tennis center and to catch him up on Natalie's career there. I think he enjoyed himself and seeing the place. As well as watching our gal on the court. She couldn't play, but she was able to feed tennis balls to those that could. All the ladies seem to really be enjoying there time on the court. And it is really important for the current team to be mentored by such decorated alumni.
Although we had planned to kinda "drill" and run em through the mill.....Robby got off easy. Unfortunately, someone kinda tipped him off so it took the fun right out of it. But don't worry, we will get to that. hahahahahah But for real, we enjoyed Robby being with us and getting to know him a lil better.
A quick lunch and walk across campus...in the frigid weather and we were at the alumni tailgate tent. We watched the Vol Walk and the Band, while enjoying some treats and drinks. After which we headed to the game. You know, to show Robby how we do it in the SEC. Even tho the game was great, we were freezing. We had a blast cheering on the Big Orange team.
Here is a video of some of the sites and sounds of our trip....sorry but the lighting in the tennis center is not good for taking pictures. I did the best I could! Please enjoy!
Well, having issues with the video....once I get it figured out I will post it...sorry ;(
Love and Blessings.....Sherry
