It has been 5 years since he has been back to visit so this trip was extra special to see old friends, coach Hansen and how much the university has grown and expanded!
The university had a huge weekend planned for us so we made sure my mom and sister could come to help babysit, and celebrate! We went to Florida a week before that weekend and then drove to Georgia with my mom and sister. Eduardo just flew in for the weekend and we stayed an extra day after he left so they could get us back to the Orlando airport.
It was very special being there for Eduardo and seeing him recognized for all his hard work and dedication to the tennis team. The girls and I wouldn't have missed it for anything, we are proud of him!
Enjoy our weekend through pictures :)
Mom and Kathryn at the tennis courts
Tennis was playing a tough match that day so we stayed a little to watch
The team and coach invited Eduardo out to the court to be the honorary coach for the match! They are proud he now coaches SEC tennis at Arkansas!
Aunt Sarah helping with baby Kathryn
Eduardo and I were headed out to a cocktail reception and dinner (alone!)
Ana Maria wanted to come with us :)
All of the inductees had huge pictures around the room :)
And posters with their name...
The man of the weekend!!
His name was on the billboard outside the basketball arena
This was at the actual induction ceremony on Sataurday
We took the girls but luckily my mom and sister were there to help so I could pay attention :)
She is proud of her papa too!
Eduardo had two tables reserved for him. He had friends come with us also :)
Mom and Sarah....the best!!
Eduardo's bio in the program :)
The President speaking
Mom and Sarah in action and busy trying to keep them calm and quiet!
Being inducted into the Hall of Fame by the President
Eduardo giving his speech which was awesome. He practiced some of it with me ahead of time and left some a surprise. It was great!
Papa gave Ana Maria his flower :)
The 2004 Football team was National Champions and they were also being inducted into the Hall of Fame. It was awesome to hear that coachs speech and to see how many of the men from that team were able to come for the weekend.
The Athletic Director speaking
Eduardo and the ex-President of the University. They were good friends when Eduardo went to school there...
She was inducted for womens tennis, a friend of Eduardo's
The coach from the 2004 National Football Team
Trying to get a little family photo!
The campus is gorgeous and it was a beautiful day!
The girls had matching dresses, thanks to my friend Angela :)
These little toy cats were in the hotel gift shop and everytime we walked by there, Ana Maria wanted to stop and play with them...
Eduardo's name on the All-American list
That night, everyone was honored again at the basketball game halftime show so we went. It was also shown live on the internet so Eduardo's family in Florida watched the whole thing. He brought Ana Maria down on the court with him so they saw Ana Maria too!
It was a special and exciting weekend that we will never forget!
Congratulations Eduardo!!
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