Actually 22

 I realized I never took a picture of Reed's mum, so I actually did 22.  And here is his for his date. 

The Coast is Clear (I Think)

 So I finished up my last mum and garter yesterday.  I was actually scared to post about this yesterday (or all day today) in fear that if I said I was done someone would ask me to make them one last minute.  (I've turned down people I don't know, but I was doing last minute ones yesterday for friends.)   

But since we are less than 24 hours away from the homecoming game, I feel good that I'm truly done.

And after 21 mums and garters (and a hot glue gun burn that should have been an ER visit) I am very ready to put my red and white ribbons away until next year! 

Flying High and Fast

 Jason and I might have had a weekend away, but Kyle and Reed were both busy.

Kyle is on the varsity swim and dive team, and he had his first meet of his high school career. He finished 5th!

Reed ran a 5K on JV this weekend and finished 23rd out of 108.  His official time was 20 flat, but Granny Sherry provided photographic evidence that it was faster!

I was happy to see some great pictures of Reed from Saturday, but this one is my favorite.  

He's giving some serious side eye. 

Nonside eye pics

Parents Weekend

 Jason and I just returned from parents weekend, where we had a great time.

We started off eating breakfast here because this is where Dolly Parton ate when she came to town! 

Speaking of Dolly, check out my game day button.

I got to see this person for lunch (and dinner) and I was very excited.

I'd heard all about how awesome the tailgating is, but it's pretty overwhelming when you walk up on it.

We belong to a Texas tent, and this is it.

And the inside

We got to see this one (and friends) again

And visited their tent, which didn't have quite the same offerings as ours. 

We decided we were too old to sit in regular seats at the game, and I guess I'm glad we're "too old" because it was definitely too hot at 3:00 in the afternoon!

New Classmates

 Kyle's new classmates for his first 2 periods are hands down the cutest I've ever seen. 

It's Still Hot

 Reed came in 7th on Saturday in another hot race. Bless his heart. 

And they won 1st place for freshman as a team!

More Drag Queen than Top Model

 I've made way more mums than I ever thought I would, so now I'm way behind in the blogging department.  I've started turning down mum orders, so I'm pretty much done and have a chance to catch up. 

I was asked to walk in a fashion show for our school district last Friday.  They told us to "have fun with it", but I'm not sure they knew exactly what they were getting into when they gave me those directions.

Reed gave me strict instructions to not "embarrass the family". Good thing Reed's not the boss of me. 

I had a table of friends come to support me (of course I have no pictures) but I did get a picture with my husband who came to support me (but didn't recognize me) with so much make up! 

Last Week

 We've been busy around here this last week

We celebrated Grandpa Gary's 83rd birthday

The boys went to class and got their Hunters Ed certification

I've been making mums for friends

And Reed had the weekend off from racing, but I saw this cute picture of him this week so I'm posting it. 

That Monday Feeling

 Hopefully you can hang on better than Hammy this week! 

More Races

 Reed has had 2 more races these past two weekends (and we have this weekend off).  I never dreamed so many kids would want to get up so early and run so far!

The first weekend was out at my old alma matter where he finished 44th out of 134 kids with a time of 12:12 (for 2 miles).  He was very happy with his time!

This weekend was nice and overcast...right up until his race time. The sun came out and the Houston humidity was in full effect.  Though he wasn't as excited about this race, he still finished with a time of 12:43 and came in 38th out of 105 kids. 

You can just see how hot they are.

Pre-race while it was still overcast.

Labor Day

 It was nice to get a break on Labor Day since getting up at 5:30 every morning is about to kill some of us (and when I say some of us, I mainly mean, me).

Kyle and Reed did what they do best.

While Chloe watched out the window for them to come back. 

New Ride

 With the Golden Child away without his car, Chloe and I have taken over his wheels. 

It fits her perfectly, and she is loving all her extra rides.