It’s been a busy month of travel. We went to Paris which I shared in my last blog then we hopped on a plane to Kansas City for my husbands alumni weekend with the Kansas City Chiefs. We had not been back to Kansas City for about 5 years, life has been pretty busy since we adopted our nieces & nephews. (Do you Really have 8 Children?) We had some free time before the event which gave us a chance to visit the Jazz Museum and the Negro League Baseball Museum. Both were fantastic! I would highly recommend a visit if you are in Kansas City.
The Chiefs events consisted of Saturday night tour of the locker room area, cocktails, dinner and the induction of Priest Holmes into the Chiefs Hall of Fame. It was a very special evening catching up with some of JJ’s former teammates, coaches, Chiefs owners, staff and their wives. Sunday was game day, the alumni signed autographs before the game. It was a great game, the Chiefs vs Jets. Chiefs beat the Jets 24 -10! The Chiefs fans have always been the best fans that I have experienced. Arrowhead stadium is a great place to see a game. I don’t know if all NFL teams host an alumni weekend like the Chiefs, but, my husband and I have the utmost respect for the Chiefs and their care of former players. They really know how to make sure the alumni feel like an important part of the Chiefs organization. JJ & I want to especially thank Allen Wright the Chiefs equipment manager who we have fond memories of when JJ played for the Chiefs and who has always made sure that the alumni feel extra special.
Thank you to the Hunt Family and the entire Chiefs family! Looking forward to next years Alumni Weekend. 🙂
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Raina, your photos and descriptions of the weekend are very special. As a KC native, I’m so glad to know that our CHIEFS players are well taken care of as alumni. You all deserve it!
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Thank you Linda!
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This post brings back such wonderful memories for me Raina!! Looks like it was a wonderful weekend! Can’t wait to see what you are up to next! Xoxo!
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Maggie, we did have some great memories in Kansas City and your family was a large part of that. XOXO
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Raina you and JJ are an AMAZING Inspiration to others in so many ways and you both look good doing it!!!!
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Thank you Dana! 🙂
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This was wonderful to hear. I loved all the pictures and nice to see that former players and families still care about their former team. Go Chiefs!
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Thanks Jackie! We have always loved the Chiefs and we had a great experience!
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Wonderful pictures of KCC’s Raina. What a class act! I still remember when JJ sent my boys a “Fan Package” of Chief’s stuff. Sacred and valued a 9 and 12 year old!
– Patty Reilly
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ooops, left out a word. Sacred and valued BY a 9 and 12 year old!
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Thanks Patty! JJ still gets some fan mail! 😉
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