For Cody's 4rth birthday present Papa and Mena took Cody to Auburn, Alabama to his very first Auburn football game. Months prior to his birthday Cody had been asking Papa if he would take him to a game. Papa told him that he would try and work it out with his college buddy Mr. Heely and try and get extra tickets so that Cody could go. Mena and Papa came to Charlotte for the weekend early in 2008. Over that weekend Papa was reading Cody a bedtime story when his cell rang and it was Mr. Heely calling concerning tickets for the 2008 football season. Little did Papa know that Cody listened to the whole conversation. The next day Cody asked about the tickets and who was this "Mr. Heely". Papa explained he was a college friend and the one who could get tickets for Cody to be able to go to a game in the fall. So for months after that initial conversation Cody would check in with Papa to see if he had spoken with Mr. Heely. Finally September came around and it was time for football. Cody could not wait to go to his first game. Sept 6, 2008 Papa, Mena, Cody, Jenny and Stephen drove to Alabama. Papa took Cody shopping, walked him around the campus pointing out things like Toomer's corner (the famous place to get lemonade) and the science building he blew up. Papa took Cody to meet Mr. Heely and pick up his tickets. Cody thinks Mr. Heely hung the moon and was his new best friend. Cody went to Tiger Walk and got to see the players prior to the game. He was amazed at the size of the stadium all could not get over the amount of people who were there to cheer for Auburn. He got his dad to apply Auburn tattoos on him. He got to see the Eagle soar over the field prior to kickoff. He loved every minute. He clapped, cheered and waived his pom pom with pride. He was hooked. Auburn won the game and Papa explained the tradition of rolling Toomer's corner after a win. So Cody did his part. He had an amazing time and was worn out for the ride home.
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