Goofing Around In September!

 Well, first I must say sorry for not posting until now!The kids have been busy with school and activities.....Well, the UofM Football Season has begun and we were tickled to have been in D'Angelo Williams' and Marcus'  suite at the Libery Bowl for the first home game.  Not only did the Tigers win, but Jesse got to meet one of his favorite Tigers, D'Angelo, who is a RB for the Panthers.  Great fun was had, and hope the Tigers keep on winning!

 I just had to post this pic of this little hummer, who has been perched outside the kitchen window all summer.  This cute little thing has been protecting her feeder all summer...a bit territorial I must say.....

 Claire goofing off before her first day of 3rd grade!!

 Claire and Ivy, but with crazy hair on this particular day. Claire loves that doll!

My mother and brother celebrated their birthdays jointly this year at a new restaurant on Overton Square called Babalu...complete with flaming birthday candles.  Great food and fun was had!!!  Love those two!

Well, Claire and Jesse are full into soccer and golf seasons, so I promise to post pics on that soon!Love, Gretchen

Here We Go 3rd and 8th Grade!

 Sweet Claire on first day of 3rd Grade!

 My 8th Grader!!

Mom just as excited!  Lot's coming up soon...promise to post again soon!

Sorry for the delay....life happened!

 All is well in the Hollingsworth household!  We have had a lovely summer, but a busy one.  This was Jesse's first year to play competitive golf, and a very trying one.  However, he improved vastly and at his last match, scored a 42.  That is quite an improvement from the beginning of the summer!  We have been spending our days on golf courses with Jesse, swimming when we can, and just relaxing!

 Lance and his mini me!

 Jesse and his friend JR at the Drive, Chip, and Putt Championship at Mirimichi

 Jesse in competition at Galloway....Memphis has had unseasonably cool weather this summer...and it's been GREAT!!!!

 Jesse awaiting his name to be announced to tee off....

 Claire and her sweet prayer partner Jo.  We took Jo out to lunch and desert because she and her family were moving to Atlanta the following day....frown.  We will all miss Jo!

Jesse's team from Audobon won the city Championship for the 2014 year.  Go Red Angels!

Well, school starts in a week and I will have lots to post coming soon! Love, Gretchen

A Very Long Post!!!!!

 

 Well, as we do every year, Claire reunited with Mary Grace, whom we usually go see on the way to the beach ....This year, we took MG home with us on the way back from the beach!  We had her the entire week, and her parents came halfway through the week to see Memphis!  We all had a blast!  Claire and MG had lots of fun and were entertained every step of the way!

 The girls at the Zoo in teh China exhibit...MG loved seeing pandas for the first time!!

 The Hixons loved Jerry's.......the Hollingsworths too!

 We were tourists this week...even forced Lance to Mud Island!!

 Oh yes, we even went to Hard Rock......

 Claire and MG learning not to enter the yard with Jesse without some protection!

 Lego fun at the Children's Museum!

 A disappointed Jesse that they didn't have "fancier" lego parts......

 Rubbing the Budda at the zoo!

 Panda pose.....

 Claire decided her favorite part of Graceland was the cute pink jeep....

 Yes, even I went to Graceland.  We acted like total tourists...and had a ball!

 Ready for their tour!

 Gretch was here!!!

 Even we had not been to this restaurant...and yes it was Happy!

 MG seeing those Peabody Ducks.....who knew the Peabody is packed at 4pm on a Thursday!

 Striking a pose in the lobby of the peabodyP

 MG enjoying the forum!

 Of course Lance took them to the Bar B Q Shop!  Lots of food was had and enjoyed!

 before.....

 after!

 Beale Street color

 Sweet Uncle Tommy served as out guide for the evening downtown!

 Mud Island fun!

We are so blessed to allow Claire some time with one of the few connections she has to her birthplace....and are blessed they are close enough to us to do so!  We hope the girls get together yearly to continue their bond!