Silver Sunday and Homecoming '10

For Silver Sunday,

hosted by The Gypsy Fish,

I'd like to share something very dear to us,

my children's silver baby cups.

The precious cups were given to them on their first Christmas,

by their Grandaddy Bill,

who passed away four years ago, this February.

Ashley's is the first one below.

They are both sterling, one by Towle and the other by Wallace, and are inscribed with a message from their Grandaddy on the bottom of the cups.

The silver rattle was a gift to Ashley from her Grandma Frances.
Ashley's features a beautiful handle, while David's is plain and more masculine.

The children's initials are engraved on the fronts.

Seems like only yesterday that Ashley received this beautiful baby cup.

Times passes much too quickly!

And now,

16 years later.... She celebrated Homecoming at her school Friday Night,

and was a member of the Homecoming Court.

For the third consecutive year,

she was escorted by Josh.

Next year, as a senior, she will be escorted by her Dad, a school tradition.

Josh turned 19, a few weeks ago.

Looking at them on the court, I realized just how much the two of them have matured and grown.

...I cried! :)

I'm not taking this "growing up thing well!"

Below, is Ashley and her dad.

Kevin with the kids...

Ashley, Kevin, and his mom and step-dad.

The kids with Grandma and Papa.

The Junior Class Court

We were very blessed to have friends and family,

that came to support Ashley...

and brought beautiful flowers!

Below, is a video clip of the Homecoming Floor Cheers and Dance the Cheer leading Squad performed. Ashley is the captain, and with the help of another girl, choreographed the routine.

The Dance is second on the video, and Ashley starts the video on the far left, and is on the far right during the dance.

If you have a moment, take a look!

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Hope everyone is having a great weekend!

...and staying warm, Rhonda :)