How Can This Be?

I found myself pondering those words on multiple occasions over the course of this weekend. This was Homecoming weekend and like any good small southern town, Crossett was full of school spirit. I went to my first Homecoming Assembly since my senior year (1998). I took AK with me and it was surreal to watch the pomp and circumstance thru her 4 year old eyes. She couldn't get over the pretty girls in the fancy dresses, the music, the dances, skits and her fave, the cheerleaders!! She was also quite impressed that I intinctively locked arms with those around me and swayed as I sang our alma mater, "Hail Crossett High School" (No, I was not the only OLD person doing this!!)
That night, all four of us went to the game. It was cold and windy but the girls were troopers and we cheered the Eagles on to victory. While there, I got to catch up with the classes of '94 and '99 who were in town for their reunions.
I learned on Friday that they now have the Homecoming dance on Saturday night rather than following the game on Friday. It seems everything has changed in the short 11 years since I was at CHS.
Saturday night proved to be more fun for me than I anticipated. Since my good friend, Ashley, was out of town, she asked me to step in and help her two teenage daughters get ready for the dance. I was thrilled! I went over and did their make up and took as many pictures as they could stand. I even went with them to another venue to take group pics!! They looked so beautiful and they were so sweet. However, for the first time in my life, I felt OLD. Really OLD. "Yes, mam" or "Mrs. Amber" were constantly being spoken and I hated it! I kept thinking...I am not that old! It wasn't that long ago that I was standing in my in-laws living room with all my friends having my own Homecoming pictures made! How did this happen? How can it be that I am now the one taking the pictures and doing the make up? How is it possible that my own daughter will be going to this very dance in 10 short years???
It was a fun weekend...I recalled so many wonderful memories of Homecomings past and got a glimpse at what is to come. Thanks Ashley, Lacy and Ryane for letting me be a part of your special night. I loved it!! Go Eagles!

Anna Kate and I before the Assembly

Grace and Mason at the game

AK and Matt...she kept him company while I helped the girls get ready...she loves him! ;)

Matt, Lacy, Ryane and Sky
They look so glamorous!

Well, back in '97...we were not so glamorous! lol
(proof that my sis-n-law Em and I go WAY back! ha)

Back to the present...here are a couple of pics of the girls after church today.