Valentine's Week Fun!!!

Well, we had a wonderful evening with our friends the Websters.  We tried out the restaurant Katherine & Mary's and it did not disappoint! Then we sang out loud at The Orpheum to On Your Feet!  and just had a blast!! 

Lance gave me a little home jewelry show on Valentine's Day, and I was able to pick 3 pieces!  His client is a talented jewelry maker, and so I was one happy girl.  I finally decided on 3 after 2 days of trying on and consulting with Claire!  He went above and beyond this time, and I am so grateful for him!!!

My final choices....after much deliberating...

February Fun!!!

 Well, our former neighbor and good friend Marcus was inducted last night into the UofM Athletic Hall of Fame and we were invited.  We had a blast and just felt like one of the family.  So proud of all his accomplishments!

nothing like being caught on camera mid-laugh......

Former Coach Tommy West, D'Angelo, and Marcus 

 Claire rocking curls at the SFA Open House last week!

Well, we had a warmer than normal weekend so Claire took advantage by playing as much golf as possible!  Mr. Cordell giving her putting tips....go Claire go!

More January Fun!!

Well , we had a sunny day for a change, so we rented Bird Scooters and rode to eat and to the Forum for the Tiger Game.  And had a blast in the meantime!!

Jesse and Emily attended the Winter Semi Formal Saturday at SBA and as usual, had a great time!  Jesse is on the SGA Board again this year, so enjoyed planning it and seeing it through.....

Lot's coming up soon!!!

Jesse Marches Again.......

Well, Jesse and a few hundred SBA/CBHS students took the pilgrimage to DC last week for the March For Life.  This was Jesse's 2nd trip, and once again, it did not disappoint!  He thoroughly enjoyed mass in the cathedral and every event they attended!

Hope Jesse always marches for what he believes in!

Jesse's First Concert!!!

Well, we got our hands on some last minute JT tickets for the show last night and Jesse got to experience one of the best performers ever! Such a  great show and we just had a blast! Great first concert!

they were indeed nosebleed seats, but we didn't care!

Out to dinner at hard rock before the show!

The obligatory Beale Street shot before heading in to the Forum !  And the concert did NOT disappoint! Come back soon JT!

Hollingsworth Christmas

Well, we celebrated Christmas a few days after Christmas to allow both of Lance's sisters and their families to get into town...so Saturday we were all together for one day!  We had a great time with lots of food, crafts, and presents!  The kids really enjoyed seeing each other!

A Hollingsworth selfie!

Jesse showing off a new game!

Merry Christmas!

Well, I will apologize for Lance on the front end for the lack of Christmas Day pictures!  I was slammed getting ready for Christmas Day here, and I think I forgot to remind Lance to take a bunch of pics!  Anyway, we had a wonderful day and the kids are just growing up so fast!

Claire sang with her SFA Middle school choir yesterday at 5pm Christmas Eve Mass.  It was just so lovely! We were proud of our very quiet little Claire!

Jesse's girlfriend Emily came to Mass as well with her family....taking advantage of the beautiful altar!

This year this kids asked for their presents to be wrapped...so we did it this year and was so enjoyable!  So glad we tried something new! Jesse received a ton of clothes, tennis racquet and tennis shoes (yes Jesse somehow will be on the SBA varsity tennis team), money for college or our China trip, and a drone....he is absolutely drone obsessed!

Gretchen after 5 hours of sleep...

Well, Claire's coach said she is ready for "real" clubs and so this was the big gift for Claire this year! She was fitted for these clubs by her coach and Claire is now the proud owner of a set of Prodi-G Clubs....she will have these for years and years....she was so proud to see them this morning...ready for the weather to warm up a tad so she can try them out!!!!

Jesse, Claire, and Emily decorating gingerbread trains and houses this year!

Merry Christmas and thank you Lord for sending us your only Son! 

Birmingham Bound!

 Well, We took Jesse and his friend Zachary down to Birmingham Friday to cheer on the Tigers in the Bowl game on Saturday.  They had a blast at Top Golf and at the Pep Rally, but oh was the game a heartbreaker.....we lost at the last few seconds, but were glad we made the trip!!

Jesse's First SEC Football Game......

Well, we could not have chosen a more beautiful weekend to attend a MSU Football Game.  We joined Jesse's girlfriend Emily, and her parents, to the MSU vs Arkansas Game this past Saturday.  We made a day of it and just had a great time!  MSU won, and the kids toured all around campus and we even saw familiar faces all around!  We shall see what Jesse's college home will be, but for now this is at the top of his list!

The Hollingsworth and Cardosis rockin a group selfie!

Apparently this is what you do when you visit MSU.... you take a picture of the bulldog...so her ya go!Jesse and Emily had a blast!

Happy Happy Birthday Lance!!

Well, Lance had his version of a perfect birthday yesterday!!  The Tigers played a great game on a very cold day, but we then went to his favorite BarBQ place and had a wonderful meal.  We were joined by both our parents, and yummy key lime cupcakes finished the day!

We love you Lance!  Thanks for being the best father and husband anyone could ask for!