October 2018

We kicked off October with Shelly attending the big homecoming game and the homecoming dance. And, she spent time helping to decorate the freshmen hall for homecoming.

Shelly, Fynley and I were at home for a pretty serious and scary storm. We were all up at 1:00 a.m. and slept together downstairs. We are surrounded by so many trees and the wind was very intense. The next morning, the yard was covered in leaves and some major limbs.

I chalked painted the large desk we are using in the dining room as a buffet. I was happy with the outcome.

Shelly and I went to visit Lily at Tech during her fall break. The campus was quiet but we had a great time with Lily. We all loved our quick trip to Roanoke to shop and explore.

Over FaceTime, we included Lily in our birthday celebration for John. Technology is an amazing thing.

On Halloween night, Shelly was a ladybug and I was a bee. We handed out candy at the end of the driveway. John set up our fire pit and put on his creepy old man mask. Fynley wore her rufferee costume once again.

Homecoming 2017

Lily's high school had their Homecoming football game last Friday and they won!!! It was a great day and we all attended to support the team.

Saturday night, Lily had her Homecoming dance. She spent several hours in the morning helping to decorate the gym with her fellow SCA members.  

Shelby and Lily

Lily, Shelby, and Spencer

Karol, Lily, and John

Lily went to the dance with her friends. Beforehand, we went to one of the friend's house for pictures. They all looked great and they ended the evening back at the friend's house watching High School Musical 3. 

Silliness

Sisters

Homecoming 2016

Lily is a member of the SCA Executive Board at her high school. Being a member entails quite a bit of extra work, but it's also a great way for her to get involved in her new school. 

This past weekend was their homecoming. The SCA was a part of the float building, hallway decorating, and all preparations for the game and the dance. It made for a very busy week. 

On Friday night, we all went to the football game. Her high school happens to be the school that I graduated from in the 80s. So, it was fun to be back at the football stadium, but this time from Lily's perspective. And, it was extra fun to see the team beat their biggest rival 28-7. 



On Saturday, Lily helped decorate for the dance in the morning and attended the homecoming dance later in the night. 

The theme was black and white and she just happened to have the perfect dress for the occasion. There was some trepidation about going to a dance without knowing many people, but I was proud of her strength and positive attitude. 

Each time I watch her stretch her wings and try new things successfully, I am so happy for her. 

Homecoming 2014

Lily is on her high school's Student Council and her first official duty included planning the Homecoming. She served on the Homecoming Court committee and helped with decorations, the banquet, the invitations, and much more. On Friday, Lily was one of the individuals chosen to escort the court and their escorts on to the track and bring out the flowers. I had no idea what her responsibilities included. So it was fun to see her out there doing her thing...proud mom moment!!!

The Cougar (school mascot)

The Homecoming Court was waiting in a room that overlooked the field. With my telephoto camera lens I was able to zoom in on the kids and I found Lily among the group!

The dads watching the game

Fans, football players, and coaches

Lily heading out with the Court

The girls waiting to be presented

Oh, and there was also a football game going on that night!