The rest of our weekend!

 It was a kind of low and drowsy type weekend. The sun pretty much never came out. It was just overcast and lazy! I'll take it!

THIS was my view pretty much all of Saturday! The girls were gone doing pottery and Tyler and I watched football and more football! I mixed reading a book in with it when I couldnt bear to watch! ha!

Sunday was THIS! Tyler and I felt like we were police escorts for a VIP, to which we were...of course, Lily! She ran while we biked! Tyler mapped out a nice little trek through and around our neighborhood so she can get her run in! 3.3 miles she ran....and we biked! :)

At one point, I pulled NYC police siren noise on my phone and played it when we went around a curve....you know...just so all the cars would STOP and let her go.....

she didnt like that very much and got mad at me! ha! Tyler and I thought it was hilarious! She told me that I was not allowed to ride next time and go with her! :)

A Fall pottery kind of day!

 Alexis and Lily.........especially Lily has been looking forward to this day for several weeks now! Lily LOVED the pottery class at Donoho that she did over the Summer so when I saw that Carlie was having this Fall class, I knew the girls had to go!

So, for Lily's 13th birthday gift, I signed her up for the class! Since Alexis wasnt able to do the camp over the Summer because of her working, I signed her up, too, and they had a great Saturday bonding with each other and making fun pottery!

They had a blast and loved it!

Bonus, they got to know their cousin better because she just so happens to be the art teacher at Donoho!

So, cant wait to see their final pieces when they are finished!

Love that they had a great time together!

Working hard! They made pumpkins and platters!

Another Friday night!

 Its sad...the team is on the struggle bus in terms of they just cant catch a break!

It was a great game and they were leading most of it, but just couldnt pull it off. The on and off again rain...........STUNK too..............

 sooooo...yeah, boo!

But, our girl was out in the rain...doing her thing and living her best life! In fact, I looked over...and when the rain was coming down pretty hard, and others had their hoods on...............I see Alexis with hers off and just dancing and laughing!

READY for the game!

It was youth night so it was fun to see all of these up and coming cheerleaders! The squads were big so the future of cheer is bright!

My Junior!

I love how their bond has gotten big this season together!

And love her and her friendships!

Wordless Wednesday!

 

Morgan family reunion!

 The Morgan family reunion was yesterday.

We havent had one with this side of the family in a decade. In fact, Alexis was a baby! No Lily yet!

It was such a cute spot in Piedmont called Water's Edge that was right by the Terrapin creek. It was such a beautiful day and there were a good bit of people floating the creek so it was nice to see them!

We had a TON and I mean a TON of food!

We had a great time!

The space can be rented and it was so nice! There bedrooms were so spacious and the kitchen and livingroom area as big. The outside patio area was the best though!

Then down by the creek was so nice! Greysyn was SO proud of himself to hold on tight and swing out!

The little people! OH, Miles melted me!

I mean...the view was great!

Always has and always will be one of my most favorite people!...........and now she has a little caboose that is just precious! 

The Morgan three kids and their families! There were a TON more of us that were not able to come but this crew was the biggest from the others! Nannie's Mom (Estelle Morgan) had 9 other brothers and sisters. That was who was all there!

See...this was the kids and grandkids that came! The 'kids' are the four in front (minus Pam)

Pam is a grandchild..........along with alll the others in the back!

A Gamecock Homecoming!

 After Lily's meet, we booked it home, tried to get all the sweat off and then headed to the JSU game since it was homecoming!

We had a great time at the game and enjoyed the win!

We also enjoyed staying in the air conditioning!  :)

Family picture before Tyler had to make his rounds!

Then...he found me again and we ate and enjoyed chatting!

Alexis found Aaliyah since she was working the game! Lily took off from me with no picture as she hung out with Reese the whole time!

All the Fall!

 Loving all the FALL! 

I love Summer.........but I LOVE Fall!

Bring me alllll the pumpkins....and breeze and that 'Fall feeling' in the air!

These two...and my pumpkins!

Doesnt Aubie just fit right in with the decor! :)

Out in the cornfield!

 Lily loved this meet!

We trucked out to Munford and were thankful we could sleep a little later and didnt have to drive as far as we have been!

It was a HOT one though but despite that........Lily killed it!

Another PR!

She got some new spikes so she was nervous about wearing them but said it really helped and she loved how light the shoes felt so that was a bonus too!

The girls are still killing it and placed 2nd!

We are loving this new adventure!

Hanging out and waiting for the fun to begin!

Love this picture of them about to take OFF!

We spotted her!

And there she is again! The new shoes helps us track her! ha!

Coming around to the finish line! 26.3 time!

Proud of the team!

Way to go girls!

Our weekend with those Friday nights!

 We got stomped. I hate that the season isnt going so well but goodness, moving to a new stature and being 'young' isnt working in our favor. It was a beautiful night for some cheer and football, though, and we have been enjoying seeing all the new stadiums and schools!

We can spot our girl anywhere!

Wordless Wednesday!

 

High school picture day!

 Lily is excited that she gets to have her face in the HIGH school yearbook! 

Today marks the day!

THIS right here is going down in the yearbook! :)

Of course, Alexis was running by the skin of her teeth to leave................so no picture of her! She looked cute too, though! :)

A birthday surprise, kind of for Lily!

 You cant keep anything from Lily. Like.nothing.at.all.

She will bug the mess out of you asking questions and doing her theories until literally it isnt really 'fun' to keep anything from her!

So, all day, yesterday, she kept asking me if anyone else is coming...and why am I doing this or doing that. Why am I making this much food, and on..........................and on................and on.................

So once Reese's Mom pulled up, Lily was in FULL  mode! Why is Reese here, what is Reese doing here...her car is in the driveway, who else is coming...........MOMMA, I knew other people would be coming.............

but, she had her best of friends and family for her 'surprise' party and we had a great time! ha! :)

The birthday girl!

Family picture!

Then she did a fashion wardrobe change.........for her friends picture! OH gracious!

Enjoying allllll the football food you could think of!

HAPPY birthday!

May she have the best year yet!

Her wish...times three, everyone couldnt get a good picture of her because she hates taking pictures and would NOT cooperate! 

The grands

With Nan, Pawpaw and Brandi

They hung out in the basement, took a walk around the neighborhood (yeah, didnt understand that one especially with it very rainy/wet outside) and watched her open gifts before 'hanging' out more!

Lily said she had the best night! (My work here is done!) :)

13 whole years!

 Our girl is 13!

A teenager!

Always a must to hold up how old you are! :)

She looked so cute!

My favorite!

Happy birthday!