Taking a walk down memory lane....or down wildcat lane.

I don't know what it is about this time of year but I seriously MISS the "going back to school" excitement. This week I have noticed that I am singing sorority recruitment songs in my head, thinking about how excited it used to be to see old friends after a summer break, or how we used to eat the "usual" Baker University back to school hamburgers and M&M cookies which had been sitting outside most of the days with flies swarming the warmers. I miss it. Not sure if it is because this weekend I will reuniting with my best girlfriends, Julie and Megan, for a bridal shower but I am really reminiscing about the Old B.U. days. As much as we used to complain about getting ready for RUSH...I mean sorority recruitment I wish I could go back and do it all over again. Am I nuts? I miss my sorority sisters, I miss the sound of the buzz in the sorority house, I miss the lifesaver mints and lemons they used to pass out in between recruitment parties, and I miss running of the bulls. CRAZY I tell you. Anyway, I just thought that if I typed about it that I would return to reality. Reality of laundry, a ringing phone, the sound of two little feet running through the house, and waiting for the sound of my garage door at 5:30 p.m signaling my husbands return from a busy day. Don't get me wrong...I LOVE MY LIFE! But for some reason I am wishing I was a college student returning to my alma mater in my orange and navy carrying my new backback on my back to Mulvane Science Hall. I am so thankful for those days and memories!

The Good Ole B.U. Chapel

Walking to Class at Baker


Wildcat Mascot

Baker University, Alpha Chi Omega, Three Stooges...Oh MY!

This weekend has been a LONG awaited weekend. My alma mater, Baker University always holds an alumni weekend in May. I have not been back since I graduated in 2001. This year my sorority, Alpha Chi Omega, celebrated 100 years on campus. So I had to go back to visit my sorority sisters, see the campus, and take Kevin to Baker. This was Kevin's first trip to a piece of heaven on earth...Baldwin City, KS.

Kevin and I dropped Z off with my parents for the weekend and headed to Olathe on Saturday morning. We were very excited to see my best friends from Baker (Julie & Megan) along with their significant others, and my good friend & sorority sister Mara. After we met up, we piled in the car to head to Baker. Upon arriving to Baker we went to the AXO house where we reunited with my AXO "daughter" Leigh, my AXO "mom" Kaci, and lots of other AXO sisters. It was just like old times. As soon as I walked back into the house several memories and emotions filled my heart. It was just like yesterday when I walked into house. So many of my AXO sisters helped put on this AWESOME celebration for which I am thankful. You guys did at great job! Leigh, Beth, Jess, Kaci, Lindsay...THANK YOU! My good friend Susan McNeal from Springfield also made the trip to Baker to celebrate with her pledge class, so that was awesome to see her there too.

After the dinner we headed back to Olathe to hang out at Julie's boyfriends house Jeff. They both were EXCELLENT hosts and took good care of us. We had a baby shower that evening at 11 pm for Megs, Aaron and their soon-to-be daughter. For those of you who know Julie, Megs, and I you know our "RENT" performances. We did sing a little song from RENT before Megs opened her gifts. It was a fun night. Sunday we woke up and headed to First Watch for Breakfast. I was sad that our time together was over. After breakfast, Kevin wanted to hit Cabella's and Dick Sporting Goods so we went there with Julie and Jeff. It was nice to visit a little more. Then we said our good byes and headed down the highway. On our way home, Kevin and I talked about how blessed we are to have such wonderful friends. No matter how much time has passed between our visits we always reconnect and enjoy each other. Thanks for a fun weekend. A-L-P-H-A C-H-I O-M-E-G-A!

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