HOCO Week 2023

Sara's freshman homecoming was everything she was hoping it would be! We went dress shopping several weeks ago (she ended up with the first one she tried on), and everything else fell into place after that. She met her date through a mutual friend at a football game. I know him because he went to my school last year, and - added bonus - he's a big Cyclone fan. He came to the house to officially ask her to the dance. 

HOCO Week itself was one event after another. To start the week, Sara got together with some of her cheer friends to decorate jeans for the Varsity game.

She was SO exited to pick up her mum on Tuesday! Can't say I really understand this TX tradition, but I guess it's fun.

Unrelated to HOCO but super fun - Sara and a few friends went to see Lana Del Ray. A rain delay made for a very late night during an already very busy week, but the girls had the best time!

Jasper Cheer participated in the West homecoming parade on Wednesday. It was fun to see lots of people we knew there! Sara looked so happy and confident.

This year, she stayed for the senior high pep rally after the parade.

Not sure how she got around all day, but the mum made it through a full school day! The girls performed at the Jasper pep rally and then at the game Thursday evening.

On Friday, Sara spent the evening at the Varsity game. We were up early Saturday for cheer pictures, followed by nails, volunteering at dance, and then getting ready for the dance! Her closest friends came over to get ready together.

We took pictures nearby ... it was HOT but at least a little breezy. These two looked so great!

The group went out to dinner at Campisi's before the dance.

Afterwards, they went for ice cream and then had pizza and a movie at another friend's house.

I am exhausted after the busy week ... I think Sara is on cloud nine and too excited to be exhausted! It's hard to believe that her first HOCO Week is behind us ... I'm so glad it was full of fun and memories. What a great start to freshman year!