Nutcracker and more!

Well, the semester is over for both kids.  Jesse had a rough one....Claire did great!  We did our annual Nutcracker date and had brunch first at South of Beale and visited The Peabody to see all the amazing decor! 

Claire loved her smoked salmon bagel with lox and every table got popcorn with cinnamon sugar!  She loved that!   I love that she still lets me drag her to the Nutcracker every year.....we had a blast!

Tigers had a huge home game vs Texas A&M so we took the kids to that.  Had a great time...and a win!

 

Claire gets her class ring!

Well, another great Junior Year Memory for Claire!  Today SBA celebrated the Feast of the Immaculate Conception followed by the Junior Ring Ceremony!  Claire was tickled to received hers today!  She was all smiles!

 

I have been filling in the SBA clinic for the past several months while we interviewed and searched for the perfect school nurse,  and we have finally filled the position with a full time RN, so my time as a nurse at SBA has come to a slow down starting the end of enst week! But  I can't wait to sub there again in the clinic when they need me!  

Welcome to the National Honor Society!

As we pivot into the golf off season, time to focus a tad more on school!  Claire was inducted into the National Honor Society today and workled hard to get there!  So proud of her efforts in school!  42 were inducted this year from the junior and senior class, and we are so very proud.  Go Claire go!

 

43 for Thanksgiving!!!

Other than the dreary rain, we had an absolute blast hosting my mom's entire side (and more!) for Thanksgiving yesterday.  I was in high stress mode when I saw that my plans for outside activities and dining were ruined, but we all pivoted to the garage (not my 1st choice) and made it work...Claire was an especially big help to me and my mom, who came the night before to prepare the turkey and dressing! We are so very Thankful for each other !

Keurig coffe/tea/hot cocoa bar was a hit with everyone!

Sweet Emily came and helped me so very much throughout the day!!

A rare picture of my side of the family....Tommy included!

 

Lance turns 50!

Well, sweet Lance turned 50 and we will have had 3 days of celebrations by the time this is done with!!! On his actual Birthday the Tigers played at home, so we went to that.  It's been a rough year for the Tigers, but we won and cheered them on thank goodness!  Lance's work also threw him a work party complete with an apple pie!

 

Friday, we went to the Bar B Q shop with our parents, The Cardosi Family, and The Webster Family.  We played Lance car trivia and had a great time and great food!

Jesee came home for the weekend just for Lance!!!

Tonight I got Lance and I tickets to see Nate Batgatze at the orpheum...should be a blast.  Thank you Lance for being the best prodier, husbamd, and golf dad that exists!  We love you so much...Happy Birthday!!!

We finished up the birthday weekend with tickets to Lance's favorite comedian, Nate Bargatze.  He was a riot and we had an absolute blast.  Happy Birthday Lance!!

Go Claire Go!

 

Proud Parent Moment!

Jesse Hollingsworth, a senior Electrical Engineering major at Mississippi State, has been selected for an internship with General Motors in Warren, Michigan. The internship will be with the Electrical Vehicle team in the Global Product Development division. This opportunity was extended to only a handful of students from across the country. He will be working as a hardware engineer to develop and test electric vehicles.

Proud parents today....

 

Golf Team MVP

Junior Year Fall Sports Banquet GolF MVP....hoping next year will make the 4th MVP in a row!!!

 

Claire has been a busy bee....

Claire played in a fun little one day last week at Mirimichi with her friend Shelby!

Claire and Lance flew Saturday to ATL for a one day whirlwind trip for SCAD Day. They even navigated the MARTA to get to SCAD from the airport! Claire got to meet professors, walk a schedule, do projects, and meet the girls golf team!  Lance was in charge of pictures, which is why there are so few of them....she loves this place.We shall see what the future holds for Claire !

Go Claire go!!

 

Fall Happenings

Jesse and Emily taking advantage of pretty Starkvillle weekends!! Jesse has a big interview tomorrow am with GM in the electric car division.....sending prayers and good vibes for Jesse.

Emily will graduate in May and become an elementary ed teacher! Go Emily go!

Claire and I were tasked with babysitting the Murray's adorable guinnea pigs for a week!  Claire had a blast...I just cleaned...and cleaned!!!!

Lots coming up.....