So the past few weeks, I start off writing a Friday Favorites post, and then I get busy and never finish it out. So, today is a mix of Friday Favorites, random thoughts, some weekend wrap. Basically, it's a little bit of everything all in one for you!
Last Sunday, Adalyn asked me to fix her hair for church, and we did this faux braid. It took me a few tries to get it right, but it was so cute!
Megan had cheer tryouts last week. (Gretchen also had dance team tryouts- more on that later). But, I was able to snap this picture before taking Megan back to school for tryouts. I can't believe she's in 7th grade. I also can't believe that we agreed to let her continue training gymnastics and tryout for cheer.
After Megan went to cheer tryouts, Adalyn and I sat outside and did her homework because it was gorgeous! The weather was int he 80s and sunny and we were outside as much as we could be.
Monday night, I took Gabby to the soccer fields with me and we walked while Adalyn practiced, and then we went over and watched the end of her practice. Adalyn would sneak over during her water breaks to pet Gabby and give her attention.
I recently re-ordered the foundation, and then ordered a mineral powder and blush, and friends, I am loving the results. As I use up my old products, I'll be switching over to
this make up line and I'll also get the girls started.
Here's a quick pic from using the foundation, powder, and blush that I have.
And a view from the side. At first, I wasn't too sure about the blush color, but I love it.
Gabby rode in the car with me to pick up the girls from school, and she loves too sit right between my seats.
Thursday night we had storms roll in. Thanks to the storms, dance and cheer tryouts were cancelled, but it gave the girls a extra day of practice and Megan was able to go to gymnastics.
Friday morning was tryout day, and my nerves were shot. I kept busy by cleaning the house, running to the carwash and Costco, and then it was time to pick up Megan and help her get ready.
She put on her tryout clothes, did a little make up (I can't believe she's starting to wear some makeup) and we were off. She was feeling pretty confident, but I was still so nervous.
After I dropped off Megan, Adalyn and I sat in the high school parking lot so I could help Gretchen get ready. There wouldn't be enough time for her to come home and get ready and then get back, so we just did everything there. She had to wear her hair in a low bun, so I did that for her. Then she did her make up and was off.
Again, my nerves were shot.
After dropping her off, Adalyn and I ran to pick up balloons and cookies for the girls. Except, by the time we got balloons, Megan called and said she was done! I ended up placing a cookie order on the app and had DJ pick it up on his way home. Then I went to pick up Megan.
We came home to balloons and cookies and anxiously awaited for Gretchen to get done.
Gretchen came home around 8:30 and said her results would be posted that evening.
All of the results were released different than they said they'd be because they had a weather delay for tryouts.
She ate cookies, and then we all went on a walk at about 9 pm to get our mind off things.
We came home at 9:30 and checked the results and found out that Gretchen didn't make the team. Our hearts were broken.
Here's what I wrote on facebook about it:
This girl goes after her dreams like no one I’ve ever seen before.
She always has a new thing she wants to do or is excited about. She has plans for her future. Classes she wants to take. Classes she wants to test out of.
She already talks about college and law school.
Since she was little I’ve said a God has big plans for her and is going to use her for His works.
I think that’s why she’s gone through so much. Because one day she’s going to have this beautiful weaved incredible story that God hand crafted for her.
She didn’t make dance team. We cried. We hugged. We watched trash tv while she ate popcorn.
I know she did her best. She gave it her all. Sometimes that’s not enough and that hurts.
I’ve told her how proud I am of her. How she inspires me all the time.
We are so thankful to those of you who prayed for her this week.
This isn’t the end to her story. She has some other big plans. And I’m so thankful I have a front row seat.
Saturday morning we woke up in much better moods. Sometimes a good cry helps.
Adalyn had 2 soccer games, so DJ, Megan, and I went to cheer her on.
Her team won the 1st game, but lost the 2nd.
We stopped for lunch and Gretchen went over to a friend's house.
We came home and it was gorgeous. We played outside and enjoyed the sunshine.
Saturday night, Adalyn had a friend over and my friend's kiddos came over for a bit to play. We walked to the park and went on some scooter rides.
After pizza and cookies, we finally found out if Megan made the cheer team! Here's
a video of her finding out!
Sunday morning, I woke up to these girls sliding down the stairs in a sleeping bag.
It was bring a friend to church day, so DJ took the girls to church. I had to run and get my hair cut, and Gretchen was spending the night with her friend.
Sunday afternoon was a mad dash to get ready for the week, but we did it!