Simply Selby: Mallory Turns 12!

Mallory Jo has had a wonderful year. There have been MANY changes since her 11th birthday and I haven't always done the best to update via Facebook so going to try to blog about it. I share the kiddos moments as I LOVE seeing moments pop up on my timehop. I like looking back and reflecting on those memories and pictures that sometimes get forgotten.

The picture below---did not flow out in order (which stinks) but also not going to spend the time to fix them. It's Christmas week and it's crazy right now!

-Started out the year with my parents buying a home in Concord. (just outside of Jacksonville). Next door to my sisters house. It was fun painting and getting things ready for them. We have had so much fun being able to spend even more time with my parents and them able to attend more of the kiddos events. So grateful for the time with parents and the memories they make with the girls.

-Celebrated wedding from Wisconsin to Florida. Cousin Blake Hance got married in Wisconsin, drove back to Illinois, picked up kiddos and headed straight to Florida. Spent time in Destin, then St. Augustine with Mick's family and then down to Orlanda area for another cousin wedding

-Mallory got contacts. She realized quickly that if she wanted to play sports, she should attempt contacts. She was ready. It took her a little bit in the office but once she got it-she got it!

-Mallory spent her last spring soccer season with her "original" team. She has made such good friends with these girls and the girls parents have become some of my best friends. It's so bittersweet. So many memories with these families and so sad we won't play with some of them again. But forever grateful that our paths crossed and became so close.

-Mallory graduates 5th grade. Cue the tears. North has been SO good to Mallory! She loved every single year! The teachers truly made an impact on her! She has nothing but WONDERFUL memories of her grade school years! She was so sad to leave yet so excited to move on to Jr. High. Forever grateful to all the teachers and staff at North who made her experience AMAZING!

-Spent the summer at every sports camp available. lol! Soccer & volleyball. Soccer & volleyball. Soccer & volleyball.

-Cousin Selby got married in Florida. Sweet Selby found her love and had a beautiful wedding. It rained....hard but they always say rain on your wedding day is good luck. The girls were so lucky to be able to be flower girls for her and enjoyed spending the day getting ready with all the girls. Selby made them feel so special and will be a great memory for them. They also got to take their first airplane ride.

-New Soccer Team

-Jacksonville Middle School

-Cross Country

JNVBC

Mallory and friends enjoyed playing sand volleyball this summer and fall!

Celebrating Jentry's birthday!

First JMS volleyball scrimmage!

JHS volleyball camp with Saide and Halle

First 4-H projects at the Morgan County Fair!

Watching friends cheer

Reunited with her ORDC daycare friends has been HUGE for Mallory this year

F.R.O.G. Camp

Celebrating Mallory's 11th birthday at Scotties! HIT THE JACKPOT!

Spending time in Destin is one of our favorite things to do and this will be a favorite picture of mine forever! Sisters are the best!

Tacos, Destin, Beach, Oversized Chairs and Sunshine!

Trying to dig to Mexico...lol!

The Crab Trap

Florida weddings are fun....and hot!

Mallory gets contacts!

The Originals!

They play together so well!

These girls have my heart forever!

Mallory decided to pass out at the doctors office. Not a memory I really want to remember...;)

Mallory won Design An Ad contest

Spent lots of time with Grandma Barry. They love spending the night but I really think they just love all the sweets that Grandma shoves at them at all hours.

North Volleyball! They did SOOO good! LOVE coaching these girls!

Spring Concert-the first and only with her little sister

Team "bonding"

When you are cold in Applebee's and you only have one sweatshirt....you share

Last Legacy/Stevens Dance Recital

Mallory Graduates From North Elementary

Her sloth lovin' librarian!

Mrs. Heitbrink-the bond these two formed is something else!

3rd Grade with Mrs. Decker. Those Decker discs were awesome!

2nd grade with Mrs. Bourn-2020....Covid year....need I say more. Zoom classes and surprising her with a drive by celebration are the top of the list!

Ol' long legs graduated!

She was so blessed to have met Jentry a month before school started. Mallory was so shy. Jentry so outgoing. Who knew on that day that from the first day of Kindergarten to current that these two would be such good friends. They are literally growing up together. They balance each other so well. A true ying and yang friendship that just works.

4th Grade with Ms. Pieper! Masks? No masks? She still made it fun!

Kindergarten with Mrs. Leahr. Pretty sure they learned the most in kindergarten. This teacher helped shape the vibe and love Mallory's grade school years. So thankful!

Mallory was awarded the "Has-It-All-Award". Not sure I've been more proud. I love sports and other activities but pray every day that my children value education and kindness.

It's All About Those Mountains!

The best group of girls! So thankful for them!

Rylan and Mallory attended Vacation Bible School Together....twinning!

F.R.O.G. Camp!

Love these two kiddos. I remember some of the conversation at this lunch. They can talk about school, sports, friends, You Tube but my favorite conversations they have are about their faith!

Fitting!!!

Morgan finally got to attend Illinois College Soccer Camp! A summer favorite!

Love their friendship and relationship!

Henry Mason fan Club!

Father's Day Pickleball Tournament at Aunt Dana's

Top Notch Volleyball Camp!

Summer Sand Volleyball!

4th of July Cuties!

Mallory tends to be shy and timid around certain people and situations but when the "real Mallory" comes out....she is hilarious and so outgoing! Wish everyone could witness her in a comfortable environment! lol!