For a Look back in Time.....

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Lilys soccer season in action

Lily had her official first soccer game last night and it was beautiful (finally) though it did turn cooler so it was a good thing the game ended and we didnt have to sit out longer with the wind/cold.

I am so ready for warmth!

They played Sylacauga and did so well! They even were ahead 1-0 the entire game until close to the end, they let them score.

It ended 1-1 as a tie.

Another night under the lights!

She hustled!

Love watching her. She got a pretty hard kick in the mouth with the ball, but held tough and after the shock wore off, she didnt let it phase her. So proud of how she is playing and her love for soccer showing!

Monday, February 16, 2026

Our little Valentine-with Grey!

We got Lily back after Church so we headed to Hubbards to celebrate with her since we missed her all weekend!

It was good but whew, expensive too! We had an expensive weekend! :)

Then, we got Greysyn and spent the afternoon with him. We did all the things and enjoyed the afternoon.

All the games were played before coming to our house for a bit to see Soccer!

Grey and Tyler were good at this one!

He won a ball and they had fun playing with it....and OH, the free slushy from Dillards too! ha!

Valentines day!

We never really make Valentine's day a big deal, because I do have to agree that it is an overrated holiday..... but, we had a great day and enjoyed trying out Blue Fin since it is a new restaurant.

It was really good but also really expensive. Whew!

We didnt have Lily with us but she was living her best life and enjoying getting more Jesus in her so we missed spending Valentine's with her but we had fun too!

The only picture I got of the evening.................the train! ha!

DNOW for Lily!

Lily had her first DNOW by herself since Alexis had to work cheer tryouts and then had basketball games.

She was apprehensive at first but on Sunday said she had the best time when we got her after Church!

It was packed! So many churches and their kids!

A lot of worship and a lot of songs!

Lily is somewhere in the picture!

Heading to the big and full day!

The group from our Church!

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Wordless Wednesday!

Sunday, February 8, 2026

Senior Football banquet

Whew, this week.

I dont think anything else could fit in this week. But, let's clap. We made it through.

The Football banquet was supposed to have been like two weeks ago, but we had that cold 'storm' so it was cancelled until today.

It was a beautiful day today and it was sunny and WARM. I am loving how we are moving toward warmer weather!

So, today marked the end of an era.

Her Senior table looked great and she loved celebrating their football season!

She loved her table. It had all of her special memories!

I have to say, hers was the best too! :)

All the details!

Family picture!

Alexis loves her cheer friends.

All the Seniors!

Love them!

Senior Table!

Getting recognized!

Friday, February 6, 2026

Lily's soccer season is here!

She killed it last night. Like the best I have ever seen her play. She was on fire. We could see from the stands how much she loves soccer. I told her that if she plays like she did last night, the rest of the season and only got better from where how she was, she is going to have such a great season and I look forward to watching her play!

It was a COLD but beautiful night. They didnt play a full game because of the temps but we pushed through and it was great to watch her out there.

And, I just cannot describe the absolutely beautiful sunsets that Jacksonville High School has around their school. Just breathtaking!

Last night was one of the prettiest I have ever seen there.

They played Oxford and it ended with a scoreless game but the entire time the ball was on the Oxford end more than the Jville side and those girls hustled against a good Oxford team.

Proud of our number 34!

Even with how cold it was, it was a beautiful day!

Soccer nights here we come!

Fun to watch!

Look at her go!

She did so good!

Such a beautiful Memorial for Andrew

It was exactly as I had hoped it would be for him. The people that loved and truly cared most for him gathered and it was a packed house with people having to stand.

It was beautiful.

God was there. He was felt.

I could not have asked for a more special and perfect day for my brother.

Just beautiful

AND....this baby. She is an angel. She was just pure perfection the entire day....and it was a long one and she just smiled and let everyone under the sun hold her and OH my goodness, I am stealing her one of these days and Meg is just going to have to get over it!

A big group of us enjoyed a great meal at Dad's BBQ after (since Andrew used to work there) we shared laughs and memories and ate.

It was a great ending to the long day.

A very hard post to make on my brother

Andrew.

Yeah.

This is hard.

Not going to lie or sugar coat it.

He lived a tough life on this Earth but he also loved with all his heart and made it a better place because he would do anything for the ones he loved deeply.

Getting the call, while somewhat trapped in a place that I could not leave, was a tough one and knowing there was nothing I could do with the news.

Losing him will be something that we have to face especially on the hard days like holidays but I thank GOD that I wont have to worry about how he's doing or where he is or if there is anything that can be done for him. He is at peace. He is home.

As hard as it will be here on this side of Heaven, I am thankful to know where he is.

I pray for Grey's little heart that he understands and knows what has happened and that his Dad loved him more than anyone. That his Dad is now guiding him and protecting him from above.

I have no doubt that he is the most beautiful angel there is and there is a pretty awesome dynamic duo looking over me now and.....I smile.