Soccering it up...in the rain

 Well, I thought allll day.....with it flooding outside, that they would cancel.....

but then we got the notice that soccer is an 'all weather' sport and the game was still on...

so, we hunkered down and took one for the team! ha!

Luckily it did stop raining partly through but it was chilly and then got really foggy. Southside stomped us 4-0 too....

but Lily said she loved playing in the rain...so there is that! ha!

My view!

Giving it her all!

Southside played very well but got so lucky with their goals. Like...even our goalie was like how did that happen! Like the ball would just bounce of something or someone and then just end up in the net....which happened multiple times. BOO! ha! 

Wordless Wednesday

 

LOOK at the difference. My pageant girl!

 I mean, her first one.........................

To her last.........

She will still do the Miss JAX State pageant, but LOOK at this....

and so bittersweet!

The rest of our weekend!

 Despite having the pageant, we had other things too! ha!

It was a cold weekend but we made the most of it!

Making the most with co-workers since one of these is moving all the way to South Dakota!

My view on Saturday!

Lily had to work the pageant and also got to support some of her best friends!

Basketball season is over

 Sad but the season has officially come to an end. 

The girls team has been so awesome this season and we all thought they were going to go all the way to State.

They came up short at the Regional tournament and lost by 2. It was a tough game against Springville.

So, Alexis' football and basketball life is now over. She is sad but also happy about all that is to come!

Last game.............last picture.

Our 1st runner up Miss Golden Eagle!

 She looked stunning.

She did so great on her walk.

She just shined up there.

Everything about her night was smooth and graceful and I am so proud of her. Her confidence shined, she was herself up there. 

Just so proud!

She was ready!

I mean, she was shining!

The group, they all were beautiful!

So happy!

She was so happy!

My favorite!

Love!

Sisters!

She had a big cheering section!

Family picture!

With Nan!

They all are so proud!

Academic Excellence!

 Both girls are striving and working and we are so proud of them. Between allllll the practices and alllll the games, etc, I just have my own head spinning with it all, yet, both of them handle what they need to and make it all happen!

So, last night they were honored for their hard work during the Academic Excellence Awards at school.

Looked good to see so many being honored

After the 7th graders, Lily's groups turn.

There's Lily!

Then made it down to the Seniors!

And there is Lex!

I did a horrible job of taking pictures.

But snagged this one of our two smarty pants!

Wordless Wednesday!

 

National Junior Honor Society

 Lily is moving on up in the world. Finishing out her 8th grade year, means bigger things are happening!

With her dual roster for both Varsity and JV in Soccer and Track, she is the only 8th grader doing it!

And, then last night, she had her National Junior Honor Society induction. 

She works hard both on and off the field and we are so proud to watch her shine and continue to do all the things that she loves!

Making it official with signing her name!

Getting pinned.

She thought it was funny to have to shake Vann's hand! ha!

So proud!

Some smart cookies!

Lily's besties!

She is just growing up!

Family picture!

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!

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!