Since I'm using this post as a convenient way to share photos with friends and family, those interested in "just birds" will have to bear with me!

Up at dawn the FIRST morning, for a visit to Challenger 7 Memorial Park:

Black Vulture.

Loggerhead Shrike.

White-tailed Deer.

Heading into Town for the Pep Rally:

The Team Bus.

Let the Party Begin.

Day 2. Our Tour at the Johnson Space Center.
Rocket Park.

European Starlings making a home on an old rocket.

Our friend Brienne, who works here, gave us a behind-the-scenes tour.

Biggest door. Ever.

Behind the scenes at the Apollo Mission Control.

A live feed from the International Space Station.

The Gang at Rocket Park.

The Game.
Reliant Stadium.

Happy Rutgers Fans.

Concerned Rutgers Fans (notice close score on scoreboard in background).

And then let the Celebration begin!

The Senior Captains.

Texas Bowl trophy.

"I LOVE IT!"

Me and Mark with Rameel Meekins.

Day 3: Quick visit to Armond Bayou Nature Center.