DUUUUKES!

Last weekend we had the opportunity to attend the JMU-WVU football game at FedEx Field (home of the Redskins). We had an amazing time tailgating, hanging out with college friends, and cheering on the Dukes. Unfortunately we lose the game, but we still had a great time! We drove up to York, PA on Friday night to spend the night at my parent's house. Saturday morning we got to spend a little time with them before leaving the kids and driving down to the game for 4 hours of tailgating. It was so nice to enjoy a football game without a toddler and infant in tow. After the game we drove back to York, spent the night, and then drove the whole family back home to Richmond on Sunday. It was a long weekend but definitely worth the trip. Here are some highlights and some silly moments to share!

Double cornhole games

Steven and Aubrey
 

Setting up the tailgate

Chris brought an amazing spread of food!

The Gunters - aka WVU traitors

Cleatus (Ryan) - glad to see we have a cop around to keep us in line.

Jon and Eric




Steph and Brandi

Steph, Brandi and Maggie

Maggie and Chris - not doing a very good job of showing their purple pride


Drumline alumni

The girls

JMU section

Tim, Brandon and Tim

Those darn WVU fans

Tim - celebrating one of few points scored

Marching Royal Dukes

Time to say goodbye to old friends and head home

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