Monday, June 1, 2026

Alexis' Senior Cruise!

 Whew, we just got back. Sunday was full of trying to get my life together, unpack, laundry, putting up........all the things and then today.......BAM...back to work and life! ha!

We had a great trip! It was long, and a lot of action, hardly any sleep/rest, but so many laughs and memories and a trip that I know will forever hold a special place for both of us! I am glad that I got to go with her and her have fun with her friends and enjoy her graduation from high school!

Welcome to Part 1! This is the first day and 2nd day!

We headed down early Saturday morning and made the trek there. We got there around 4:00 and unloaded and then there was a very nice shopping outlet so Alexis and I went shopping before meeting the group staying at the same hotel for dinner later on. It was a fun way to start the trip!

Then Sunday we were up bright and early to get on the ship! This was the sailing away party! We were all soooooooo ready!

That afternoon and night was pretty low-key because everyone was getting on and unpacking/getting settled at all different times. So, I didnt see Alexis much the rest of this day!

Our first Port day, was Celebration Key, private island in the Bahamas! It as so gorgeous! This was our main crew that we hung with though I bounced around to some other family groups and Alexis hung with her girlfriends a lot throughout the trip too.

Our ship!

Celebration Key was so fun!

We hung here! They had huge pools and shopping and slides........tons of food and fun music. I didnt move from this spot!

Except to hit the pool. I just happened to see Alexis come by and snagged a picture!

Back on the ship was formal night so Alexis ate with 'the crew' before leaving me for her friends. So, I got a picture! ha!

Not in the correct order, but found her with some of her friends!

This was right before we ate! She left us and so did the other Alexis and her friend Carly...and Nick and they had fun. Meanwhile Tammy.......and the other lady, Stephanie and I enjoyed a show and hanging out........which is what we did pretty much the whole trip! ha! Stay tuned for Part 2!

Friday, May 22, 2026

Graduation!

 It was supposed to be outside but due to the chance of storms, they moved it into the gym. It worked out just fine and it was very special!

Filing in! 

All 130 graduates!

It was a good ceremony!

There she is!

Officially graduated!

They did it!

Great picture!

Sisters!

Love my girls!

Found some sweet friends to congratulate her!

With Gran!

Her officially official last picture of high school ever!

Our Grad!

 We didnt get to take all the pictures that I had in my head...........but thats okay! The ones I got, we will treasure!

Her first day of Kindergarten!

Her last!

Gorgeous!

Love this black and white!

Yeah, she was over pictures.....................so we winded it down! ha!

And there she is, our Senior!

2026 was good to her!

Thursday, May 21, 2026

This girl is graduating today!

 Today is the day!

Her first day of Kindergarten was just yesterday!

Happy GRADUATION day!


Lily's Soccer banquet

 In the middle of ALL things Senior.................and life in general, ya know........work, etc.........

Lets throw in Cross Country try-outs...............soccer try-outs................ and just so much more......

and then the Soccer banquet!

It was really nice, last night, and they had a wonderful meal for all the players and families too!

Lily has loved her season and has enjoyed making new friends that were on the team too!

It was decorated very nicely and the food was catered and delicious!

There she is! Glad we got to celebrate Lily since so much focus has been on Alexis the past couple of weeks! She gets to shine too!

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Baccalaureate!

 Alexis and her class had their Baccalaureate service last night and it was such a sweet time.

Hearing the speakers and seeing them light their candle was very special and it was a sweet closure to her school years!

Spotted her!

Lighting
Misty and the kiddos!
They have been through a lot and their friendship is still sweet even till the end.
Only one thing left.....................graduation!

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Senior Cookout and Sunset!

 They had the Senior Sunrise at the beginning of the year...................and to cap it off, they ended with a great turnout and a great event at the Senior Sunset and Cookout!

I loved seeing them all having fun and spread out on the football field playing, laughing and having a great time together!

It was a beautiful afternoon for them! They had music blasting and the grill smell going!.........it was great!

I am excited for all of their new adventures to come and proud of them!

Senior Church service!

 It was such a special service! Alexis was honored at Church Sunday along with the other Seniors and it was such a special service!

The youth praise team played and sang and they did AMAZING! It was so good!

We had a great service and then a great lunch to celebrate our Senior!

Her table!

I slimmed the decor down some but it turned out great!

So special!

Celebrating her!

Some of the Seniors!

They made them feel so special!

Sweet words and spoke about her and then they prayed for all of them. So sweet!

The only thing she had to say was where she was going to college and plans for that! ha!