Time

 I remember these days thinking they were 'hard' and how it would be when they didnt 'need' me as much....now...

I only wish, sometimes, that I could get them back to this age. A time when they were 'hard' but OH so sweet and full of all the future to where now, it is official, they dont 'need' me as much and whew, these stages are hard. Growing up is hard. All the things life brings is hard. Me not being able to 'fix' it all and 'make it better' like when they were younger is hard, but thankful to see them both growing into the people they are going to be as adults and hope they know that even though they may think now that I dont know as much as them, that I am in their corner and want the very best for them. As does their Daddy and all of their family.

Time does not slow down. I mean, look at them!

Lily's pumpkin Saturday night

 Lily was SO excited to spend the night at Kelby's and have a fun night with her friends painting pumpkins!

She loves her sweet friends!

And really loves Kelby and was happy she hosted all of them!

Look how cute Lily's pumpkin is! So cute!

Spending time together

 Their bond is so sweet. He loves spending time with Lily and they just have the sweetest time when they are together.

Friday called for lunch and the Forgotten Island movie to finish out Fall break week for both of them!

Valley Cub Twilight meet

 They had never run this meet before because it is always during their Fall break week but since the hurricane the weekend before cancelled that meet, Cocah Anna decided to put them in it. I have to say, very interesting running in the dark. Lily said she was nervous running because she couldnt see where to step very well but she did good, overall, and it was a memory experience for them! I dont think they will run this one in the future, or at least Lily and I hope not!

This guy came to support since he is out for Fall break too! 

All the hair accessories for this one! Pearson was such a good hairstylist for both of them!

Ellie and Lily showing off their cute hair!

They are ready............to run in the dark!

She was among the pack in there somewhere!

A JAX State win on a Tuesday night

 Tough to have a late night home football game on a random Tuesday night, but Alexis had a great time making the college memories....even if the rest of the week is dragging along!

Friends and football..........and of course, a cute outfit and her new necklace goes great with!

Fall break in Elijay, GA

 Lily and Grey kicked off their Fall break with Gran, Ben and I heading to Elijay Georgia for all the apple, festival, and pumpkin we could handle!

It was a perfect overcast day so besides some muddy areas, we didnt have to worry with Summer showing up!

They all loaded up with pumpkin butter, apple butter, banana bread, apples, apple juice, and I cant even think of all the rest! ha!

It was a nice Fall break little trip!

Love when these three get to make memories together!

Looking at the tons of pumpkins!

A wet Friday night

 The game didnt go as JHS wanted but we survived the hurricane that was coming through the Florida coast as we just had rain. 

Lily didnt mind the rain, she still wanted to support the Golden Eagles!

Still a pretty big crowd full of umbrellas and ponchos!

Phi Mu dance marathon

 It was a beautiful evening for a dance marathon to raise money for Phi Mu's philanthropy, Childrens Network for Children's Hospital. 

It was great to see the other sororities and fraternities helping Phi Mu raise money as well by participating in their dance marathon!  

All the groups did good and it was a fun event..........but I have to say, those boys impressed me with how many participated and their dance moves! ha!

Love their friendship!

Love her and her suitemates!

Alexis loves them!

Excited for the event!

She was dressed to impressed...even if she didnt actually dance!

They had food trucks and all kinds of fun things!

Phi Mu went first! They did good but I have to say, I would have had all those girls out there because it was their event and them raising money.........just saying!

BIG 10 for the guys! KA did great!

Pike had a huge turnout and they did so good!

Here for the shoes!

And bonus when we see one of our most favorites!!

Cullman bound for XC

 It was a super early trek to the Owens Classic (now called Gatorade Classic) for Lily this morning but she had a great run and now time for Auburn football!

387 girls..............just wow! And, if you can tell, there is Rachel..............of course.....in the lead and winning it!

Love this view when they go around the lake!

Found her! 

And.......bad picture....just surprised I got her coming through the finish line!

Just the cutest thing you could ever see!

 This just is soooo sweet!

Friends for the longest and this just is so sweet!

So stunning for Freshman year Hoco!

 Lily looked soooo gorgeous! She is just blooming and my gracious, I am so proud of her!

I am just speechless. When we found the dress, over the Summer, she fell in love with it and it surprised me that she loved it just because it was so bright and different than what she normally goes for. It was a perfect choice for her!

Stunning! 

Just growing up so fast!

My other daughter and daughter. Love these two!

Before he had to go to the JAX State game, they got a picture!

Cracked me up! They had already done this and I didnt get to see it........so I had them do it again and they were so confused and it was just hilarious watching them recreate it!

So adorable!

Her best of the best friends! 

I mean, just so cute!

Lily loves these girls like her sisters!

The whole group!

All the girls!

Beautiful! All there dresses looked so good up on the mountain!

Sweet friends! They went to Calhouns for dinner and then all of them headed to Kelby's house after the dance to hang out and the girls all spent the night. Fun memories were made!

She's on top of the world!

This picture was a process.....but glad to have it! ha!

Another JAX State home game for Lex

 She came by for a split second. Brought her dirty clothes, helped Lily with her makeup touch up for the dance and then was out.

Didnt want a picture because she 'wasnt ready'.............so I snapped one anyways :)

She's a busy girl.

Putting on lotion and not paying attention so I got a picture! :) Looking so cute for the game and ready to have a great time!

Then she sends this with her big, Miranda before the game.

And her other sisters!

They all look so cute!

Game day ready! Big Gamecock win to seal the fun night for her!