Here's Brittany (bottom left) and her teammates stretching out before the start of the Ga. State High School Cross Country Championships (Div. 5A). Don't you love how they painted their hair in their school colors? Talk about team spirit!
The gun sounded and off they went in a fury!
Brittany coming down the hill for a strong finish! She placed 41st out of 211 girls with a time of 20:10. She was hoping to break 20 mins., again, but her hip was hurting. She still gave it her all! The team placed 14th out of 30 teams, so I couldn't be any prouder. Brittany ends her high school career on a high note. She's the girls' cross country record holder with a time of 19:17, so she's the fastest girl in the history of her high school. Plus, she's the only 4-year letterman on her entire team.
After the girls finished racing, a few of us moms presented them with goody bags that had all sorts of fun stuff inside...including these "cool" shades! I bought those and they were a huge hit! 
Of course, we had to get a silly shot!
The MC Hawk (aka Brittany) chomping down on the head of her best friend and teammate, Alicia!
Then, the same thing happened to Brittany!
Here's a picture I took of all the senior girls. I don't think any words are needed...the picture says it all.
So, cross country is finally over. I'm going to miss it so much, but it's sure going to be nice having my Saturdays back for a change. No more waking up before the sun rises! Snoozy time, here I come!Thanks to all of you who've cheered Brittany onto victory since I began blogging! Your support has meant a lot to me!
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Way to go Brittany. I love the pictures.
Love seeing these pictures. I am sure that you had mixed feelings...kinda like me when I knew my husband was retiring from coaching high school for 29 years. There is an old song that told it best..."in a way I'm glad it's over...in another way it tears me inside out".
Bittersweet. Congrats to Brittany on the best record in the history of her high school! That is quite an accomplishment! I loved the girls' team spirit and the photos were fantastic. She has made memories for a lifetime. :)
Congratulations to Brittany on her high school cross-country....now it's on to the college level....♥
Love all your beautiful pictures and you can tell they are such good friends and team mates. I hope that Lexi ends up with dear friends like that.
Now, on Saturday mornings.....sleep on!!!!!!!!!
This has got to be SO bittersweet, April. Congrats to Brittany for doing so well, and congrats to her mom who is the team's biggest cheerleader! :-)
XO,
Sheila
Those socks crack me up.
Funny pictures. Love their hair!
Are the socks going into retirement?
That picture of them holding hands walking away...I gotta admit... it made me choke up a little...
Loved ALL of the pictures! What a great season and high school career for Brittany!
April, this is a fun-filled and memory-filled time in your life with Brittany and all of her activities. I went through this also with my 2 kids. Swim meets, formals, proms, school functions, awards banquets, school plays, etc...wonderful wonderful memories were made. I wanted to let you know that you will be sad when she graduates but the college years are fun years too. You will be so proud of Brittany for her accomplishments and will enjoy experiencing her college years with her, going to orientation, football games, moving into the dorm/apartment. All exciting stuff and memory making times too. I do get sad when it's prom time at the old high school and I have no prom age kids around but such is life. You can't go back. I think of the GREAT memories and smile...you will too!
What a great way to finish. Love the hair. And good job mom on not crying.
April with a high school senior this is definitely a year for the bittersweet, so many "lasts" to be celebrated, so many small chapters over. But you know these girls have a bright future ahead with so many doors to open and paths to choose, and that's what makes it sweet.
Thanks for your kind words and prayers for my mom. These mean more than I can say.
Congratulations to Brittany! I have been reading all the older post from region till now. Love the glasses and the silly picture. We always did goody bags for the girls when Tabitha cheered. Loved her Homecoming dance dress...pretty girl you have April, well both are and so much to be proud of.
Loved the video of Jim Brickman...I love anything he plays. Glee, I saw it the first time it was on and loved it and have not really seen it since..I need to go online and see if they have them on here so I can catch up with the show.
Gosh my brain is trying to remember it all...you know me I visit s many that it takes me while to visit all my good friends...with very little time to blog with work I would be disowned by my family if I spent all the time on this computer so bear with me on my freguant visits but I do love visiting your blog.
I would have cried much more than you. I'm proud of you!
I've been meaning to ask you. Why do those girls have on striped socks? Ha. Are they part of their uniform?
Great pictures and great memories April.
Love!
Beth
a perfect end to a perfect season. very cute photos! now you can concentrate on other things like which college and don't forget PROM! and graduation- shedding a tear now, lol!
What a wonderful post, April! That last picture is a tear-jerker, for sure. I know you must be so proud of Brittany for running the race, perserving, and never quitting. She'll take more away than just the mechanics of running, like life-time friendships, great health habits, and stick-to-itiveness. What a great mom you are... now, go enjoy your Saturday mornings!
oh what great pictures! Love their hair
♥Carrie
Ah! It's a happy/sad time!!! Great job to your lovely daughter!
I know how you feel....torn!
I love the pics....the one Just Friends really was so sweet.
~Hugs
Well April, it's been a good run.
LOL Sorry, but I just had to say that.
GREAT pictures! What a good end to a wonderful season!
What a great season! I loved seeing those pictures. Still love the socks and the one with the glasses is awesome!
XOXO
Jen
I LOVE that last picture! It made me shed a tear! So sweet! Congrats to Brittany on a wonderful finish!
So cute! Love the hair!
Hi April
Thanks for sharing the great pictures of Brittany and her team. Congratulations Brittany for being the fastest girls in your school's history. That's an amazing achievement. I have really enjoyed your posts about Brittany and her running this year. Hope you can all enjoy extra time in bed now on a Saturday!
Lindsay
x
That is so wonderful, April- Brittany is a very special and gifted young lady! She has many wonderful memories to carry with her the rest of her life.
I don't know about the hairdo's though... *LOL*
Congrats Brittany!! And to her mommy!! :) What special memories!
great pictures!!!!!!
and congrats to brittany!!!!!!
our season is over too....now we are on to basketball...do your girls do any other sports!?!?!?
enjoy your saturdays....i am sure you will find something to keep you just as busy!!!!!
The hair is awesome... the socks, will never get over how funky and fun. The pix...so cute.
What wonderful memories for Brittney and your entire family.
She just did such a wonderful job this year : ) I am so happy for her! Way to go Britt!
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