We had her friend's birthday party a little late this year due to all the things but it was a perfect day and night for her!
She felt the love by her sweet friends and I love that they love her so well!
We had a small photoshoot before we left.
Goodness, I love this girl and I am so proud of her!
15 is so hard to believe!
So beautiful!
Family picture!
We claim her as our own!
She is branching out.........of the neighborhood! :)
She refused, at first, to go outside the neighborhood to practice driving until Tyler was like, okay..........we are going further! ha!
She didnt want to, but she turned on to 21 and we headed towards Piedmont.
The crazy thing was........it was 45...then changed to 55 and then moved to 65 on the road.
Well, we stayed at 40.
Yep, for whatever reason she has in her head, she would not go over 40. We were going 40 in a 65. She did increase a smidge but she said going the speed limit was too fast to drive. So, in Lily fashion, we did not go the speed limit. We go by her terms. Always have and always will! :)
She did a great job, overall, and will get there with being comfortable and hopefully wanting to go the actual speed limit! :)
Lily couldnt believe that I let Pearson in the front seat when we went to pick her up to bring her back to the house. Granted Lily just drove a block over like this, but both of them just thought it was something! They talked and had the music playing. It flashed that this is exactly how it will be next year when Lily drives them around every where!
JAX State had a huge win Saturday night! It ended the fun Parent's Weekend.
We enjoyed the Family Tailgate afternoon, before the game, at Riley Green's even place called Back Forty Farm. They had bbq and chicken fingers, etc for us and it was a great setup for all the families and Phi Mus. They had football on and music playing with outdoor games like cornhole.
Us girls
Great picture!
Best Phi Mu friends and suitemates!
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We are in the midst of Parents Weekend for Phi Mu!
Last night we had a parent's event with a live band and a taco bar. It was really nice....especially when the sun went down and took the heat with it since it was at an outdoor event area.
Then, this morning, Phi Mu hosted the Moms and (sorority) sisters to a brunch in their chapter room. I wanted to see it so I was glad it was there to get to see where the Phi Mu's do their thing!
Tonight we have the Family Tailgate night before the game. Tyler has to work it and Alexis, of course, is going so Lily and I will enjoy watching Auburn play instead! :)
Group picture!
This morning was nice. And, loved seeing the big greek signs!
This was the aftermath. A big turnout and not much food left!
Love doing special things with my girls and today marks one! No picture, this morning, with Alexis......she was not 'picture ready!' soo....I took this instead!
When your Dad stops in the middle of the road, gets out as he is saying, youre driving...that is, well, how you start learning to drive! ha! That is what Lily told me! :) She said she was nervous but that she did good and then Tyler telling me that she did good and was nervous about looking behind her to reverse is something she needs to work on. I, for one, will let Tyler take the reigns on teaching Lily (though I will let her) but my PTSD with Alexis....yeah, it is just hard to want to start that again with teaching! ha! It is so nerve wracking! :)
I still cant believe that it is time for her to be learning!
Learning how to shift her hands when she turns is something on the list. :) Crazy how there are so many 'rules' and things to learn. :)
And, sidenote, look how grown she looks!
She is racking up the Phi Mu memories. I am here to document it so one day she can look back and remember her time!
Our multiple sport talented girl! :)
Her first big Phi Mu event. The Carnation Ball!
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I mean, it does just feel like yesterday for Alexis and now its Lily's turn for her learner's permit 'sign' picture!
Alexis when she got her permit!
And now LILY with hers!
Lily DID it!
She got her learner's permit today and I am SO proud of her!
Cant believe it is time for to be driving, but here we are!
Of course, had to get the official picture!
Will You Run with Me to HOCO?
Awe, the sweetest! Yesterday Lily was SO excited to be in the TOP 3 candidates for Homecoming that is next week! She has such a large class that the news of that was SO exciting! I am so happy for her! She will not know if she will be rep until next week, but just that she got top 3 is very awesome!
Then TODAY.............I get THIS!
Sweet Bennett!
I mean, it was just like yesterday that he was her Homecoming date back when they were in little league football with her first year (and last) of cheer! :)
And now look at them..............their Freshman year!
I love it!
Alexis is so enjoying meeting new friends and bonding with all the things from pool parties, mixers, birthday parties, football games/hangouts, etc.
I am glad to see her meeting so many new faces!
I would say she had a great birthday day judging by the smile she left with!
She got to celebrate her birthday multiple times and today was the actual day of celebration!
She had the lunch birthday with Gran and Ben last weekend which included Alexis and then yesterday had birthday lunch with Nan, Pawpaw and Brandi, which included Alexis too!
Today Tyler and I got to spend special time with her and, of course, she picked Panera Bread as her birthday lunch spot so we enjoyed there before heading to...........
get her ears pierced for the 2nd holes!
Yeah, I have put her off for over a year and well, today..............was the day.........and to say she is thrilled is an understatement!
She flinched some on the 1st hole and said the 2nd hole hurt more but there were no tears and all smiles!
She got the full run down of how to take care of them (for 6 months which was surprising to me) and all the things..............so she's good to go!
She is obsessed with 'cat cookies' so............that was her birthday cake! :)
My girl. Wow, 15!
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With her Daddy!
Go time! Getting prepped.
Got the first one done! She went on for the 2nd! ha!
And there she is. My 15 year old with her 2nd hole done! Happy birthday Lily!
15 years ago, this beautiful baby made her grand entrance. Our life has not been the same. Her spirit brings all of us such happiness and I am so thankful that I get a front seat view of watching her grown and seeing her bright future unfold. Lily is the best mix of it all. Her determination, loyalty, understanding, compassion, curiosity, strength, love, sassy humor, and I could just go on and on...........just shows how special she is.
On this day, 15 years ago, I got to be a Momma to one of the best people on this planet.
Happy birthday Lily.
Sweet newborn Lily!
She is 15! Just crazy!
Alexis said she had a great first college football game with all the football fun thrown in. I did not get the full scoop on what all that consisted of other than the game did have a weather delay to which everyone left and had fun.
So, glad she had a great 1st big college experience!
Lily came with me after the meet. Tyler and Alexis had the JAX State 1st home football game.
We enjoyed grilling out and a nice boat ride.
And, we threw in celebrating Lily turning 15........THIS week! Just so crazy to think!
I love these two and their bond they have. They could entertain each other for hours and their shared love for making bracelets together is so special.
Happy birthday was sung!
This girl. 15. My heart.
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Alexis met us and we had church and then Gran and Ben enjoyed taking Lily to Olive Garden since she said thats her favorite to celebrate her some more. It was a good weekend.
Whew, the heat needs to settle down. It has been SO hot around here for the past month or so and it is just really unbearable. I am for sure ready for some cooler weather! Lily did not have her best run but she made it through and whew, she said it was tough with the heat (and it was a morning run!) just crazy!
These two! I love them.
I just love this part of them all starting out and full of energy and speed and ready to conquer!
Coming around the pack. I love to see that!
I think one of my new favorite pictures of her running!
She made it! FINISH!
