Yesterday the older girls were arguing over who borrowed who's chi, earrings, boots, cami's ....the list went on. Savannah commented that in a couple of years she'd be gone off to college & "that would make it all easier" --oh my.... i know that day will be here in the blink of an eye. i can't even imagine that stage.... My prayer is that while she's here, under my roof, i let her know what a great girl she is. that our home is a safe haven where she can refuel, where she can feel loved & accepted, where she can just be real and let her guard down. that she knows i'm always on her team & her number one fan...no matter what.
I've said this before, but she has been an absolute breeze to raise. she is a happy girl with a super sense of humor. she is completely self motivated , dependable and smart as a whip. she has chosen some of the absolute sweetest girls as her besties. her sophmore class is such a great group of friends & they seem to really support each other. her fave movie is High School Musical and her fave groups are the Jo Bros & Taylor Swift ( don't forget david cook but he's just not as squeeky clean sounding as these others !) ....I mean for crying out loud, how great is that. she's such a better kid than i was at that age ( sorry mom) & i am just so stinkin proud to be her mom.
last weekend we traveled to south georgia to watch her squad compete in the state competitive cheerleading finals. we watched 99, thats right i said 99 routines ( complete with really loud music & of course loud fans). our school competes in the classification of the largest schools in the state. they rocked. they looked awesome. they nailed all their tumbling & put on a stellar performance. she was so pumped. i loved seeing her so proud of herself!! they came in 9th in the state which is awesome!! you wouldn't believe all the phenominal tumbling skills of these highschool girls! thankfully all those early years in gymnastics have paid off :)
unfortunately our football team lost in the first round of the playoffs , so cheerleading for the fall is over. but it truly has been an absolute blessing to watch her have a blast
state event...
round off back handspring back tuck
second from the right on the far edge
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My oldest daughter is a freshman in highschool this year. You pulled at my heartstrings as I read your words. Whitney has been a great girl, as well. I was a PK, and definately not very pleasant for my parents in the teenage years. I am blessed as well. Thank you so much for sharing. You brought a couple of tears.
What a sweet and amazing girl! Watch out -- those high school years zip by at warp speed -- enjoy!
Janet
She does just sort of embody "happy"...it oozes from her. What a blessing for you she must be!!
Well done...well done...
Kate
She looks SO happy! I just love it! I love all the image - but all I can be thinking is how COLD it must have been! Is it January or what! I drove L. to Piedmont Hospital to see the dr. this morning and burr! I e-mailed you a little while ago - hope we can arrange something :D
Ladybug hugs,
;D
Oh how sweet is your Savannah!!
What a great post....and such cute pics.....you can really see what a happy child she is!!!
You must be one proud mama!
Lisa
Lucky Mom, lucky Savannah! Each other's blessings.
You have built such a strong foundation for your family...they are blessed to have you as their rock...and you are now enjoying the benefits of that strength! Well done...she will be your girl forever!
Smiles ~ Ramona
i am lovin' those striped socks. wish i had an excuse to weat them.
congrats on the anthro. gift card.
what a cutie!!!
i was a cheerleader too!!
SHE IS JUST DARLING.
oxoox,
jessi
what a sweet girl!
k-
How sweet is she? That makes me miss highschool! Tell her to cherish these times - they are the BEST!
I love reading your blog. It's like warm tea and pie on a cold day. I hope I get as blessed as you with my Pretty Girl. She's only 2 now, but I get nervous.
God bless you.
i love cheerleading competitions. it is so funny to hear it on the mommy side, my parents have sat through so many. videotaping the whole time to boot. i think when you have wonderful people guiding you, life it easier...sounds like you are doing a great job paige!! she is adorable, and i am totally impressed by the tumbling!!
Wow!!!! When I see these photos I just find it so awesome as there is nothing really like that here!!!! She is lucky to have you too you know!!!!! Beautiful, talented, sweet, happy girl so wonderful!!!! Luv c xxxx
love that you highlight the good qualities that each of your girls possess. You are an excellent mother with beautiful children! How blessed you truly are!!!
Paige, I always love to see updates on your sweet girls. I have quite the opposite household from you... We have three sons. They are wonderful in many ways, but I do feel a bit out of my league. I grew up a very girly-girl, a cheerleader, etc. I envy you your closeness with your daughters.
Michelle (vintagesquirrel)
Michelle
Mine are all still young, but it gives me so much hope to hear you say how easy Savannah has been. It is also amazing what good friends can do. Thanks for sharing...she is just a beauty.
My oldest so far is the easiest as well. She is darling.. good job mommy!
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