Homecoming 2011

Last night was Homecoming in Selmatown at Morgan and Meadowview. I hate when they plan things on the same night. It sure does make life difficult if you have somebody you love at both schools. 

I split up the night and went to Meadowview's game and then headed to be with Kendall and take a few photos while she was getting ready for the dance. 

It was really cold outside, but there's nothing like football, sweaters, scarves, toboggans, and hot chocolate.

Caden absolutely loves sports and is thrilled anytime he gets to go to a game. He actually watches the games and cheers louder than most adults. I love to watch him when he gets excited. He was so happy when we got there and his friend Grace was there with her family. He loves her big sisters just as much, but Grace is his running buddy. Their presence just made his night even more special. We love the Stulls!!

It was also Senior recognition night at MCS so I got to see Kelli, Wil, and DeVante give roses to their parents. This is My Uncle Matt, cousin Kelli, and Aunt Jennifer. 

Kelsey and Kelli were in homecoming court. I'm so proud of you both!! You are beautiful inside and out. These gorgeous girls are being escorted by their daddies, who were dressed in their finest too.

After half time we went to see the girls and take a few family photos. Kelli is one of Caden's favorite "big girls" and she happens to be one of my favorites too. I love you Kel!!! 

I bribed Caden with a drink for this gorgeous smile. Don't judge....he responds well to bribery and sometimes you just have to do what works.

After the third quarter I headed down the road to see Kendall. She's not blood related, but she's family none the less. I work with her Mom and she's a lot like a sister to me. I did miss seeing K's brother Hunter, but boys aren't as interested in having their mom or "their other mom" around. :) I know he had a great time and I'll get to see plenty of pics that his girlfriend's mom took. Here's Kendall begin silly....I guess she got tired of posing.

This was Kendall's first real dance. She's in 9th grade, but is often mistaken as being much older than she is. I want to lock her in a closet and keep her away from all the boys knocking on her door. :) I think her daddy will agree with me on that one.

She got ready at her friend's house with eight other girls. It was a whirlwind. Imagine....nine girls straight from a football game changing clothes while trying to get makeup and hair done, sisters and friends in and out trying to help as much as possible, and all the mommas running around with cameras and hairspray. It was wild, but I guess that's part of the fun. We did some pictures of the girls before their boys got there.

It's a tradition at Morgan that 9th graders rent a limo to take them to and from the Homecoming dance. I guess it's because they can't drive yet and nobody wants their momma to drop them off. I remember my 9th grade homecoming. I went with my childhood friend, Nathan. Wow, has it really been thirteen years?! Where does the time go?

Seven of these pretty girls left in the limo with their dates. Kendall and one other girl stayed behind because they were going with older boys who could drive. I know Kendall and Trevor were feeling like they were posing for the paparazzi since there were three of us snapping pictures at their every move. Here's my best posed shot of the two of them. Isn't she pretty? :) I love that girl!

I left Kendall at about 10:30. It was a twenty minute drive to where my sweet cousins, Kelli and Kristian, were getting ready for the Meadowview dance so I missed getting to see them since their lead out started at 11:30. I'm anxious to see pictures of them and their boyfriends. 

All in all it was a great night!

Today has been filled with cleaning, and tomorrow holds more of the same. We are in the process of getting all the junk out of our house and rearranging our bonus room into a part man cave, part craft room. Wish me luck!!