Cheering for EOGs

Last week the cheerleaders at Shelly's school got together to cheer on the students in preparation for the EOGs (End of Grade testing). I decided to go watch them and it made me realize that this was the last performance I'd watch Shelly participate in at her elementary school. 

Cheer for a Cause

Shelly's cheer leading team participated in a cheer competition on Saturday. 

Girls with their terrific coach, Mrs. hawkins!

The competition was sponsored by a senior from the high school for her senior project and there really wasn't a competition---just lots of support and fun for all the girls. 

All the girls dancing in between cheers

Jumps

SUPER HAPPY CHEERLEADER

FRIENDS!

There were several cheer groups including two teams who were special needs and it was a really special time for the girls and I'm so glad Shelly was a part of it. The donations received from this event went to the Special Olympics program.

Cheering Wrap Up

Shelly had her final football game on Saturday. The girls did a great job cheering away for their team. Love their happy attitudes and smiling faces. Now, they will start practicing for a cheer competition they are attending in November. 

Happy Cheerleaders

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Getting down with a fun cheer

Ponytail and pink ribbon

Friends who cheer

On the field at half time

Ready to cheer

Stunt time!

Random Ramblings

Lily finished her first season as a JV volleyball player. She really maintained a great attitude throughout the season. Proud of her.

We are eager to see what the next phase of high school will be like now that volleyball is over. Lily's involved with the student council and that keeps her busy.

Shelly did some cheering at one of the high schools on Friday night. They got into some rain but she said it was so much fun. She even mentioned looking up at the lights while it was raining and said how pretty the rain was in the lights. She's got such a good outlook on life. So many kids would see a chilly rainy night as a complete bummer, but not this girl.

I'm looking forward to some cooler temperatures. Hoping they'll head our way soon.

We enjoyed our favorite Starbucks drinks today since the weather was chilly and damp.

John and I went to see Gone Girl for our anniversary. Wow, that movie was amazing, disturbing, and complicated. It may not have been the best anniversary movie---not exactly a romantic comedy!







We celebrated 16 years of marriage on Friday. I am lucky to have such a funny and loving husband. He's a terrific father in addition to being a great hubby. 

Smiling Cheerleaders

A couple of cute photos of Shelly and her friends at one of their games. One of the other moms sent these pictures to me and I just loved them.

Cheery 2

Shelly cheered on Sunday and was lucky enough to have her grandpa here to watch her. She was designated as co-captain for the game. She took her responsibility seriously.

Jim Jam and the girls before the game

On our way to the big game

Shelly on the far left

Shelly and Shelby doing their cheer together

Ready to perform on the field

Shelly (the one without her pom poms---oops!) cheering loudly

Performing their stunt on the field. Shelly is the back spotter so you can just barely see her hair blowing in the wind.

Cheery

Our resident cheerleader had her first game today!!! We are so proud of her happy attitude and big smile while she's out there on the field. Go Cowboys!!!!

Yay! Off to the game!

Cheerleader

Big Bow!!!

Ready to cheer

In position

Happy girl

Cowboys cheerleader