So Tyler headed to Cullman and I headed to Birmingham on Saturday.
I hated to miss Lily's last Cross Country meet but Alexis had her big Regionals tournament so we had to split.
Lily ran her last run of the season and the team (and the boy's) both making it to State was a big deal! The girls placed 9th in State and the boys, 11th!
Proud of them for the great season!
Proud of this team!
Crossing that line!
Whew, we have thrown a lot into a short amount of time!
Friday night was a HUGE win in the Regional play for the football team so they now advance to Round 2 this Friday!
Excited that it is a HOME game even though not looking forward to the cold! But, if the season ends (because the other team is undefeated and 'really good') then at least it was a home game to be the last game for Alexis!
Alexis had another Senior memory and doesnt she just look so cute!
She worked so hard on her Senior outfit!
Working on her Senior crown. She literally glued soooo many pearls!
Showing it off!
She didnt put the crown on with the outfit picture............but the crown went with her Senior shirt and then her Senior jeans that she worked hard on painting!
Sometimes life isnt all roses and sunshine and that is okay because we are not in a perfect world so it is expected.
So, this week has been a busy one.
2 funerals and a celebration.
We just dont know God's plan and we just have to have faith and keep putting one foot in front of the other even when youre in celebration mode or having to attend 2 funerals.
Tyler and I got to celebrate JAX State's 10,000 students event. It was nice with music, food, games, etc!
It was good to see co-workers from across campus that I dont get to see so often due to where my office is and celebrate a big milestone for JAX State.
Of course a picture with Cocky!
we had to celebrate the life of Bobbie. We all loved her and will miss her happy and caring spirit. But OH to hear Cindi tell about her passing, gave me chills and made me smile to know that she was ready to go Home! As hard as it is to not have her in life here, to know how she is celebrating and with Melvin and everyone, there, is something to smile about.
Then Tyler and I headed over to Mr. Miles' visitation. I did not know him personally but his son and his wife are very near and dear to Tyler and I so we, of course, had to go pay our respects. This is another testament to hearing his passing and knowing he was surrounded by family and went peacefully and now is through the gates of Heaven rejoicing.
I pray that when it is my time to walk through those gates, that I have lived a fulfilled life like both Bobbie and Mr. Miles. I have no doubt, their judgement day was a testament of what and how we knew them and their rewards in Heaven, right now, reflect that!
Oh what a wonderful thought!
So, bright and early....ready for a 5k after a long and full Halloween night!
I mean, Tyler did it. I was like....WHAT...when he signed us up! ha!
Lily actually bailed this morning stating the fact.............or should I say...........her fact, that she didnt 'prep' and wasnt fully told it was this morning....
so .......whatever, Tyler and I did!
He actually ran with me the whole time until the back end of it and I told him it was fine to go on without me! ha!
He placed first male!
He has gotten so good at running!
I have to say, I havent ran....................in like a year! My last 5k was a long time ago.
But...
I did it!
I didnt die...though I did think a couple of times that I would! ha!
Tyler...the (drill sergeant....motivator) :) pushed me along and I have to say, I would have walked more if he wasnt with me. I picked it up and did a 31.23!
So proud of myself! ha!
So, it was a nice morning of doing this for the first time together!
And...yeah, the head band and all the warm clothes came off before we even ran because it was so beautiful outside! I would have died if I left the thermals on I had under. WHEW!
BOY, we had a FULL day of Cross Country and then gearing up for ALL the Halloween fun!
We had a great night!
The weather was perfect, the crowd was busy but not overwhelming...and we had a house FULL of fun!
Food, laughs, and memories!
She was READY and SO excited about it all!
These two helped set up!
This crew was hungry before all the fun!
I mean...Dolly! Just too funny!
Best friends forever!
Just like us! :)
This crew...and I didnt even get the whole gang were ready for a night of fun!
Lily's crew!
Some of the Mom's! We had all the families over, it was a ton of people but perfect!
We ate, laughed, and watched all the action!
This big crew was Lily's group! The boys and the girls 'switched places!' Meaning the girls were super heros (like boys dress up like) and the boys were unicorns (like the girls dress up like) (well except Peyton, he refused to be a unicorn!_ :)
This whole group......and more, spent the rest of the night in our basement hanging out and having fun to cap off the spooky night!
Alexis decided to stay in and enjoyed different friends popping over to say hi throughout the night! She has a big Halloween party, tonight, and as I type this...at 7:30, she still has not left yet. (Just shake my head)
And I me, and Tyler picture!
Lily rocked Sectionals and the team placed 3rd!
It was a beautiful Friday for a run!
Notice I said Friday, yeah, it has got me thrown this week but it was a beautiful day and proud of both the boys and the girl teams!
It started out as a chilly morning! And, we all matched! ha!
Looking at that finish line as she finished!
Way to go team! Showing off their Sectionals WIN shirts! With the whole team!
Just the girls!
Look at our girl!
We enjoyed a fun team lunch before heading home and gearing up for Halloween!
Football Senior night has come to an end. Though they didnt win, they hung tough and it was a great game!
Surreal that Alexis is a Senior and all the things are happening, but we are here and I am so excited for her and her future!
Some Senior Mom's and I decorated the cheer room to make it special and I made this sign for them! I think it turned out so good!
Doing her sign off!
And this cake from a picture I took of them! Just LOVE!
Love these kiddos!
My Senior!
A beautiful night!
The Anniston Star did so good on this one!
Love this!
I gave all the Seniors a little 'happy' and I just had to take a picture of her with it!
So beautiful!
And here we are!
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When I want to pull my hair out with her, I am so proud of her at the same time. :)
Us two!
A little out of order but love!
Our girl!
Loved seeing all the other Seniors and their parents!
There were a lot of us!
Their last home game!
