Candle Lighting

I am an adviser for the chapter of AOII that I was a part of in college and am still a member of today. I go to a few meetings each year but I never get to take Grace because they don't start until 8:00. The girls always ask where she is and how she's doing so when I found out that my next chapter meeting was going to be at 5:00 I wanted to bring her! She did so well through the whole meeting. Only one slightly embarrassing moment when she yelled out "Mommy! I bur-ped!!" At the end of the meeting the president pulled out a candle meaning that someone had some important news to share!!! The candle went around 3 times to "There's an AOII who is smiling..." and the president, Deanna, actually blew it out! She's engaged! Grace told her Daddy when we got home that she didn't get to blow the candle out. THANK GOODNESS!!! The girls were sweet to let Grace be in there picture!

Rush Week

Sorority rush was this past week at JSU. The correct term for this is "recruitment" but it will always be "rush" to me. I love that we live so close and that I can stay so involved with my chapter. It was A LOT of work but very worth it.
Deidra is the rush adviser and is an outstanding alumnae!

I got to spend time with one of my favorite pledge sisters, Allison!

Our skit for Theme Day is called "AOII and the City." I bet you can't guess where we got that from. It is simply amazing, so fun and heart felt.


The gorgeous ladies of AOII!

Ok, so this is everyone's favorite part of rush - BID DAY! The new members open their bid cards in the Round House at JSU and then as soon as they see who they got they grab a shirt and run out on the quad. It is soooo much fun to watch because everyone is so excited!


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These two ladies are sisters and now they are AOII sisters, too!


It was a fun weekend but I am glad rush only comes around once a year!!