Lily's best friend is 15!

 CRAZY to think Lily and her friends are turning 15!

Just wild to me.

Reese had her birthday party and these best friends spent the afternoon together celebrating.

So crazy that Lily will be 15 in a couple of weeks!

This little girl

 This little girl has grown up so much. She was a sassy and spunky little one. She was so proud, this day, to show me that she received a Soar card from school!

She is soaring in college and her future is so bright.

Fresh Market

 With the college girl doing all the college things, it is nice to have her break free for a bit and got to spend so good quality time with her.

Fresh Market was adorable and it was full of all fresh jam, spices, etc. It was a fun little get together.

Pounding the Pleasant Valley hill!

 Whew, today was a tough one for Lily. She ran the Pleasant Valley meet today for the 1st time. Since she has started Cross Country, they have not ran this meet because of how hard and not conducive to good running but this season, they decided to.

I personally didnt like it because of how the course was so full of hills and so tight for them to run and we could not see them except for at the end.

It was hot and well, she survived it at least!

Time was a little over 28 minutes. 

On to next week and let's put this meet in the past!

She was ready with a FULL head of glitter and shine. My goodness it is the most I have ever seen on a head! ha!

Tight start but off they went!

Love this picture!

This picture was ..............way across the way.........and the only view we got. We saw them trucking up that huge hill....not just once...........but TWICE! Whew! If you look way back at the picture, I do believe that is Lily climbing it! ha!

Then once around the track and then over to the left........FINISH! Yeah, maybe they wont do this meet in the future. Fingers crossed.

But...this team loves being together, so today was worth it!

And, these girls placed 2nd!

Got the plaque to prove it too!

XC is in full swing!

 The time is here! Lily's XC season and it kicked off this morning in White Plains. Lily doesnt like this course but it is one of the popular ones and for her first run of the season she did a 26.27.

She'll pick up her pace and rock this season and it will be exciting to watch her shine!

Stretching, warming up, and giving her teammates some support. Made me smile to see her doing that!

One of  my favorite parts of XC is seeing them all take off!

There she is!

Jville girls came in 3rd overall! Great start to their season!

First Friday night lights!

 It was so strange to go to the first JHS football game and not see Alexis out there cheering. I was a very odd feeling. It was a beautiful evening and night and JHS dominated over Piedmont the whole game.

It was a great first game to kick off Lily's Freshman year! I think this team is going to go far this season!

So, this was the view of the game.  Lily lived her best life walking around (back and forth...and back and forth) with friends. Not sure if she even actually watched any of the game but go all the socializing in!

Lost count of what round this was to see her walking with friends!

And then, yep, spotted her again!

And when you decide to come and support on the 1st game as a Freshman in College and bring two new friends that are your sorority sisters with you. One went to Piedmont so she got to see alot of old friends, etc and the other is a local girl so she knew people so they enjoyed the game together and catching up with old high school friends.

FDOC things!

 Alexis marked her 1st day of College yesterday and today!

Her Monday, Wednesday, Friday classes were started on Wednesday and then her Tuesday, Thursday classes were today.

She told me she was good. She called me thinking she couldnt find her 2nd class on Wednesday, but she made it! Proof in the picture, she looks like she survived getting there and has a smile on her face!

Today she said she enjoyed her classes. Please say a big prayer about her getting through her math class. SHE CAN DO IT! Prayers please!

Here's to wrapping up the first part of her classes as a college student! Next week will be a full week so praying she has the rest she needs, the focus she needs, the study habits she needs, the responsibility level she needs and that she knows that if she needs help...........to pray about it and ask for help and seek it. Amen.

Of course Phi Mu FDOC pictures were a must...................and a free drink too!

This is from her Speech and Language class that is for her minor since she is wanting to be a Speech Therapist. She said she thinks she is going to love this class. I am excited for her!

And, from the JAX State Convocation. All the Freshman students do a huge 'J' on the field. She is out there somewhere! Here's to a great Freshman Fall!

All the Fall things starting up!

 Yeah....both on the same night.

Go figure.

But Tyler and I divided and conquered. I took Lily and he was with Alexis. 

Tonight was Meet the Eagles and JAX State Convocation for the incoming Freshman class.

Excited for the Fall season to kick off for both of them because there is so many fun and sweet memories to come for them!

The 2026 XC team!

Our XC girl. Excited to see her run this season!

There she is!

It was so strange to not see Alexis out there cheering too! It tugged at my heart.

Go Eagles!

We were late...but made it to Alexis' Convocation. I didnt think I would make it at all but Meet the Eagles ended quicker than we thought. BUT, Lily was hot and didnt want to stay so didnt get to stay long before I took her home.

Tried to look over to see the crowd and try and spot Alexis and Tyler but........yeah, that didnt work well!

Excited to see her college life unfold!

The girls and their best friends

 My girls and their friendships mean a lot and I love that they have the ones they do!

Reese and Pearson are Lily's very best friends and I love her bond with both of them!

Alexis has her three roommates and I am just so thankful that she has them and all of her new Phi Mu girls too.

Their memories and fun and secrets and all the things are something I hope my girls will cherish forever.

These two are two peas in a pod. You just never know what either one of them are going to say....or do! Never a dull moment with them! I love P like she is my own and thankful Lily has her!

Kayleigh and Allie are such great additions to Alexis' life and heart. She needed them and I am so thankful that she got them as suitemates and now sisters in Phi Mu too. I cannot wait to see their bond grow!

Lily's continuous XC practices

 Whew, Lily and her Cross Country practices are tough! I just dont know how they run in the heat like is being done. They finally had an early morning practice because of the heat advisory and Lily said she loved it even though she had to go to school right after. 

It is just so hot lately!

But..........look at that sunrise! Beautiful!

Cant wait to watch this team when the season starts this weekend!

She's a Phi Mu girl!

 She has waited for THIS day since forever! All she has wanted since college talk and sorority life started was that she wanted to be a Phi Mu! 

I was curious if that would change once she actually did the process and it didnt. She fell more in love with the sorority those girls stand for and are and today was such a great day for her.

My prayer is that she opens up and shows her true self while in Phi Mu and college. That she makes the deepest bond friendships and has the best experience in her new home.

She needs this and I am SO excited for her!

Geeezzz it was HOT! We waited and waited but WHEW, finally.....all the sororities were ready and lined up dancing and cheering. It was fun to see!

THEN...............look back there! All the new girls parading in! All the girls started cheering louder and you could just feel the excitement!..........................and feel the heat! ha!

Then........our girl ran 'home' to Phi Mu!

We found her! She was ecstatic! It was special to see how happy she was. Made my heart smile.

Our Phi Mu!

So excited!

I mean, God picked the most adorable and precious roommate for Alexis. I am so thankful Alexis has Tillie. Are they not the cutest!

And God picked the best suitemates too and now her sisters also. I am so thankful she has them to do Phi Mu life with.

Kayleigh and Allie are so sweet!

The new pledges!

After Alexis had so much to do so we didnt get to see her until this! It was in an adorable venue and decorated so cute!

All the JAX State Phi Mu's! I have to say, this is the best and biggest on campus and it is an honor to be chosen! So proud of Alexis!

All the newbies!

All the newbies with the President, etc!

So excited for the friendships she will cherish!

Us parents so excited for our Phi Mu.

The backdrop couldnt be more true.

So many fun memories to come with all of her sisters!