This past weekend, Jared and I went to Auburn for the national championship celebration. We left single digit temperatures in Kentucky for a beautiful 50 degree day ... it was like being in Heaven (especially for Jared since Auburn is his happy place). The celebration was great. The stadium was packed. There were a few empty seats behind the band, but that was all. And the field was full of people. There were probably well over 80,000 Auburn fans in attendance.

The new governor was there, and his speech was really great. Glad to know he's "all in." He He He! The quarterback from the 1957 championship team was also there. His speech was my absolute favorite. What a cool guy! He spoke to the players. He talked about what it means to be an Auburn man and an Auburn woman. He told them not to forget where they came from when they put that national championship ring on their finger (of course, he held up his ring and everyone cheered - super cool stuff). I love that he came to this celebration, and I love how supportive he is of Auburn.

This Auburn football team has faced a lot of challenges this year. And, they faced them with class, integrity and faith. We're proud to be Auburn Tigers, and not just because of the football season we had. We're proud to be Auburn Tigers every year because of what it means:

THE AUBURN CREED

I believe that this is a practical world and that I can count only on what I earn. Therefore, I believe in work, hard work.

I believe in education, which gives me the knowledge to work wisely and trains my mind and my hands to work skillfully.

I believe in honesty and truthfulness, without which I cannot win the respect and confidence of my fellow men.

I believe in a sound mind, in a sound body and a spirit that is not afraid, and in clean sports that develop these qualities.

I believe in obedience to law because it protects the rights of all.

I believe in the human touch, which cultivates sympathy with my fellow men and mutual helpfulness and brings happiness for all.

I believe in my Country, because it is a land of freedom and because it is my own home, and that I can best serve that country by "doing justly, loving mercy, and walking humbly with my God."

And because Auburn men and women believe in these things, I believe in Auburn and love it.
-George Petrie (1945)

To watch the videos I took, click here. In the meantime, here are some pictures. War Eagle!