We made the trek to VMI to see Jimmy for ring figure and the citadel game
We weren’t able to rebook our flights to participate in ring figure but … grandma and grandpa came up a day early and were able to do everything!! Take Jimmy/friends to brunch, see the ring ceremony (tradition that juniors get a customized class ring in an elaborate day of ceremony blessing and formal dance), tailgate with the other parents, watch and agonize over the game and basically just spend time together
They were thrilled and it’s definitely a once in a lifetime experience
Dad and Tom even were able to sneak into barracks and I think that made a very big impact on dad, he’s now convinced that VMI is barely one step above prison😉
We hit IHOP, Ruby Tuesdays and take out from Hing Kong Kitchen. We also enjoyed yummy breakfast tailgate good and a homemade dinner at Josh’s home in Baltimore where we watched the Vikings game (it really was a horrible game)
Not to mention LOTS of football - VMI gophers South Carolina Tennessee and Vikings - I finally had to call a stop to it and watch the office for an hour
I even did my favorite river/nature walk where there is a random grove of bamboo and … visited the house I lived in for 4 years after I was born - crazy!
Most of all it was just great to be together
Do so glad my parents came up to meet us
Love to all 🙏💕🏈🦃
