Pep Rally

The cheerleaders performed at 2 pep rallies in school today, one for the 6th graders and the other for 7th and 8th. Lexi said some of the 6th grade boys were boo-ing and sassy, which she thought was kind of funny. The girls all loved it though. The 7th and 8th graders were much better behaved. The cheerleaders are working at getting the kids excited for football. Their coach was nice enough to post photos. 

Made Volleyball

I took a picture of Lexi with her two backpacks today - the pink one is for her school work and the black one is for cheerleading. She will get a third one today for volleyball.  Yes, she made the team. About 80 girls tried out for 32 spots (three teams - A, B & C). Lexi passed through 4 days of tryouts and cuts, but on the last one she was sure she wouldn't make it. It was a nice surprise and she is thrilled to be on the C team. Most of the A team and lots of the C team play club volleyball, which is several hours every evening and very expensive. Even without that, to be selected in a school that is this huge (1,800 kids) is an honor. 

Their first practice was yesterday. Today, they had their first scrimmage. They played against SLJH and TJH. Scores weren't kept or anything, but it was interesting to see all the girls on the various teams. The other schools have friends and former teammates. 

Snow Cones

We met with some old friends to catch-up and slurp snow cones. Lexi and Lucy have really changed in the past few years and it was neat to see them interacting like old times. 

Singing in Church

The Young Women (YM) sang "I am a Child of God" in church today. They harmonized and everything. Afterward, their leaders took these pictures. 

First Day of 7th

It is the first day of 7th grade. She was pretty excited to be with friends and start cheerleading for real. 

Fun Friends

School starts tomorrow. Lexi had a fun afternoon with Heather and Samone at Heather's house. Jordan was there too for a birthday party (Heather's brother, Justin). 

Showing off the cupcakes they made

Tricks