Senior Golf comes to a close.....Jesse's last match ever

It was a bittersweet day for Jesse as he played in his last tournament ever  at Windyke at Regionals.  He did well, but not well enough to make it to State.  But, nonetheless, we have been so proud of him!  He played 4 years on the varsity squad, and that is something.  Jesse will not play college golf, as he wants to focus on getting an academic scholarship and become an engineer....he thinks the the two together would not be the best idea.....  

 Seniors with Coach Hervey before the last match....

 You wouldn't know Jesse had a horrible cold from the big smile on his face mid match......

And so it ends......proud momma.....it did not end the way he wanted, but he had the best attitude of anyone out there!

Please don't get cold!

Well, this is what I have the pleasure of seeing all summer long all day long.  At any given moment, I have 4 hummingbirds between 2 feeders right next to each other.  They let me get so close, and I just love them. I don't want it to get cold so my friends can stay all year round!  

September Whirlwind

 Well, UofM football is off to a good start and Jesse brought Emily along this time!  It was a beautiful evening with a win from the Tigers!!

Claire's SFA Golf Coach surprised the team with their very own Ogio Golf Bags after their match on Thursday!  It's as big as Claire, but she is so excited to carry it to the next match!!

The only girls on the SFA golf team playing a team of all boys!  Go girls go!  And boy did they hold their own!  

Jesse after the Father Ryan Tourney......this explains how busy this boy has been lately!!!

Jesse goes to the Father Ryan Invitational!!!

 Well, the top 6 SBA players went to Murfreesboro for the big Father Ryan Invitational today!!

This is what I loved seeing the most.....and the only team to take the time to pray as a team before the tourney began......

Jesse with his SFA golf coach for the past 4 years, Coach Hervey!

While Jesse did not do as well as he had hoped, the  team did well with an 8th place finish out of 17.  Considering the Nashville area is filled with amazing golf teams, we were pleased!!!

A busy weekend indeed!!

 Well, The Hollingsworth Family divided and conquered this weekend! Lance and I took Claire and her golf friend Grace to the first Memphis Football game of the year and a blast was had by all!  And the Tigers won 66-14!  It was a great evening!

 My dear dear friend Laura had twin girls, Nola and Madyn,  on Sunday and I had the pleasure of visiting them several times in the NICU!  Laura is doing much better and Nola is already home....nothing like newborn baby love!  Can't wait to rock these sweet ones soon!!

 Jesse was invited to Knoxville and Gatlinburg with Emily and her family over this long weekend....he had a blast and just loved seeing the Great Smoky Mountains! Thank you Cardosi Family for your amazing hospitality!

St. Francis vs Holy Rosary

Claire played my alma mater Holy Rosary this week in golf and got to see her friend Grace play for Holy Rosary!  SFA won and Claire tied for 3rd overall!  We are so proud of Claire.....she shot a 37 on a par 3 at Windyke.....and she played against boys as well!!! Go Claire Go!  Lots to come soon!!!

What a week!

Claire had her 1st 7th/8th Grade Dance last night at SBA.....I want my little China Doll back!!!

Claire had her first SFA golf match this week and they won!  She struggled at first with the course and her swing, but got it together and helped pull off a win! Way to go Timberwolves! Lots's more golf to come!

Jesse is a senior!!!!!!!!

So this happened today.....My firstborn is a senior.  God help me keep it together this year is all I have to say!

And little Ms Claire is a 7th grader!  How did this happen???  It's going to be a great year!

College tours continue......

Well, we knocked out 2 college tours in 2 days and had a blast.  Jesse visited Alabama at Huntsville and their engineering departments.  He had a great tour, but felt the school just was not for him....glad we visited!

A pic of part of the student union....

We visited Mississippi State University for the 2nd time.....this time for a specific tour of the EE and Computer Engineering Labs and the CAVS Facility.  He was blown away and loved every second of it....we shall see what the future holds for Jesse and MSU.  Lance had a mild panic attack in the bookstore knowing it's a possibility that Jesse might attend an SEC school!  God will lead Jesse in the right direction!

Jesse checking out the eco cars and solar cars.  He was completely enamored!

And of course he had to check out this before leaving Starkville.....

And of course he had to visit NASA before leaving Huntsville...It's right down the street from the University!

Jesse goes to camp!

Well, now Jesse is at camp!  Lance dropped him off at Missouri S&T  for a week of engineering camp.  He entered nerd heaven and will have projects every day!  I don't think this video will work, but on day 1 Jesse made a hoverboard out of a leafblower motor......he will never want to come home now......

Typical Summer Week!

 Well, Jesse is on a roll.  So proud of him today!!! Medals aplenty this summer so far!

Claire has been thrown to the wolves in the Sneds Tour but is learning so much and giving it her all...we are so proud of her efforts every tourney and her desire to do better every time..... Jesse leaves us this weekend for engineering camp at Missouri S&T!  Can't wait to see pics of this....more posts coming soon!