We had a fantastic time at Wake Forest this weekend for my 10-year Homecoming celebration. It was our last trip before Sprout arrives, as I am not permitted to travel any longer (due to risk of pre-term labor), and it was such a beautiful fall weekend and a lot of fun. Luke looked forward to our trip all week long, telling Mark and me that he was going to "play football with Demon Deacon...", "dance with Demon Deacon...", and best of all, "Demon Deacon sleep with me?" I was worried that we may not be able to track down and obtain one-on-one time with Luke's beloved mascot, but we lucked out and found him on campus on Saturday morning. Luke, with football in hand, ran up to the Deac, tossed him the ball, and we spent several minutes giving high fives, hugs, and profusely thanking Demon Deacon for being one of our son's favorite things (and first words that he ever spoke!).
Luke was so excited to stay in a hotel, which he called our "small hotel", based on his current favorite children's book, Big Dog, Little Dog (featuring Fred and Ted, as you parents may recall). The big draw to the hotel was pushing the elevator buttons, which I realize we can do in the mall without the $100+/night charge, but it was worth it! Luke also learned how to use "Room Service" at the hotel (he saw me ordering take-out on the phone recently, and now pretends to call for bagels frequently). Here's a video of our refined (pantless) traveler:
Click here to see how room service should be ordered.
Another highlight of the weekend was the Festival on the Quad, which included many activities for children. Luke, in an attempt to impress the WFU athletic director, dabbled in all of the sports offered, and showed off his superb athletic skills (no doubt inherited from Daddy vs. Mommy). Along with the below photos, we've included a video of Luke trying out for the Wake Forest baseball team:
Click here to watch the future of WFU athletics.
Future quarterback?
Becoming a golfer would make Grandpa and Poppy so proud.
Daddy helps Luke refine his batting technique. 
The quad provided a nice open space to practice those soccer skills. 
There's always high jump for our future track and field star.And best of all was spending time with our good friends and as a family at our alma mater. My college roommates, the BBs, now proudly boast 4 BB baby boys (or BBBBs), and it is really neat to watch my friends become parents and have the kids play together:
Luke was entranced by the marching band (led by the Demon Deacon, of course), as they made their way through Tailgate Town and into the stadium before the Homecoming football game. Even now that we are home, Luke hums the fight song, and walks around the house, shouting "Go Deacs!" every now and then. The poor child doesn't have a chance to go to another university since he has been brainwashed by his parents since birth!
Click here to watch the marching band video.
And finally, here are the rest of our pictures from the weekend, also found under our Winterhoff Family Photo Albums link:
2 comments:
What an AMAZING post! You really captured the fun of that special weekend! Luke ordering bagels cracked me up....I remember when his Dad (at a VERY young age) ordered a Bud Light from the stewardess on the airplane :)! I love the video of Luke entranced by the band and Mark entranced with Luke! Luke MAY not go to WF but at least he won't want to go to Duke, and THAT's worth the price of the weekend! Love, Bean
It looks like you all had a great time. It is nice to know that if you get hundry and need food, but are unable to get to the phone at the hotel, Luke will be able to order for you. How cute. I just can't believe how much he is growing up and how big he is getting. Love you all and happy early birthday Carrie.
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