Senior Walk

This weekend, my Uncle Kelly took us for a trip around campus. I graduated from the University of Arkansas 10 years ago this May. (Um, what? How did that happen?) A lot has changed since I was there, obviously. So many lovely improvements have been made, but there were still many places that were the same. It felt nice to be on campus for the first time in a long time. Of course, we had to stop and see my name on Senior Walk. (For those of you who don't know, Senior Walk is one of the very best traditions at the U of A. The name of every graduate in the history of the school is etched into the sidewalks. No other school does it. It's really special, and something that graduates feel very proud of.) This is Mia and I sitting next to my name - Carrie Rebecca Coppernoll. My name fit in the letter limit by only two letters. Eep!

And here is Mia with my dad's name, which is on the lawn of Old Main. My dad earned his law degree five years before I earned my bachelor's. Two Coppernolls on Senior Walk! And hopefully there will be a couple Coppernoll descendants there some day with the name Jacobs.

Is that another fish book, grandpa?

Here are some random photos from our weekend celebrating Sue and Dean's anniversary.

Mia shares a seat with my cousin's son, Nolan.

Mia listens as my dad reads her a story, which is probably related to fish.

Mia approves of the Razorback salt and pepper shakers.

Check out this old school Coppernoll photo! From left: Aunt Connie, Uncle Kelly, Uncle Jeff, Grandma Sue, Aunt Connie, Grandpa Dean and my dad. Adorable.

Happy party-versary!

We attended my grandparents' 60th wedding anniversary party, and here are a bazillion photos to prove it was fun. Mia was a gem, and her dress even survived someone giving her two forks - two! - to eat chocolate cake with.

Coppernoll Christmas

OK, first of all, let me say this: I'm still getting used to my camera. Therefore, I only have two photos from Christmas. I swear there were lots of relatives there, I just have no proof. But it was so much fun!

Breakfast in Fayetteville

We had a quick breakfast in Fayetteville before we headed home. It was so nice to see our family and spend time together.


Mia snapped this picture of Grandpa Dean. Not bad!


Grandma Sue cut up all the family names for the annual Christmas drawing.


Mia and Nancy discussed various facial features:

Mia and my dad enjoyed bird watching. I wonder if he had any flashbacks to my childhood.