Carly's first Homecoming

This weekend was a milestone for our home. Carly went to her first homecoming dance.

It took weeks to prepare, searching for the perfect dress, the perfect shoe, hair, makeup, nails....but it was well worth it. She looked amazing, her boyfriend, Philip, looked handsome and they had so much fun....

Philip picked her up here and we took pictures. They went back to his parents house and took pictures there, then went to a friend's house that was hosting a 'Pre-party' and then later an 'After-party'.

The weather was humid, but turned out perfect (considering all the rain during the week and that morning). Pictures to share...

Carly and CJ

Happy Birthday, Carly!

I can't believe it, but today Carly turns 15! We have so much to be thankful for this year. This same time, last year, we were sitting in the dark with a yard full of shingles and eating a cake that my friend Paula brought back from Arkansas for Carly's birthday. All thanks to Gustav. It's been an awesome year and she's such an amazing young lady! She's a good student in school, plays clarinet in the marching band, in the Naval JROTC program at her school, active in the church and is an awesome daughter! I am so proud of her and all she has become. I can't wait to see what else God has in store for her! Love you, Carly!

Carly's first half time show

A quick picture of us before she takes the field....

Carly marched her first half time show this past Friday night for her high school. She was great. She marched onto, off of and all over the field without falling. That's huge! =)

Some pictures from the night.

Dutchtown Sound enters the stadium....Carly is 2nd clarinet....Carly marching into the stadium...(sorry its blurry)Carly marching in...Carly and her boyfriend, Philip.....