Hallie's first Cross Country Meet (by Hallie)

This year I decided to do Cross Country because when I saw lots of people going I got interested and I'm a good runner. I practice every Monday and Wednesday.

On Saturday I had my first meet. There were hundreds of kids from many schools in Kentucky running.

When I was in line ready for the race there was a guy that told us the instructions and then he shot the gun and we started to race. I sprinted to the first cone and jogged the rest of the way and zig-zagged around other competitors from different schools on the track and in the woods.

When I finished there was water and they put cold wet clothes around our necks.

I felt really good to finish my first meet.

A Favorite Quote

I've had this quote on my fridge for several years now. It's funny, I put things on my fridge so I will see them and read them often but it doesn't take long and I no longer notice them.

Anyway, it caught my eye today.

Just a few (hundred) random photos from the last few months

Ha, Ha, I love these candid pictures. They capture my kids personalities so perfectly.

Aaaahhh, what a nice summer we had. I'm sad to see it go.

PS Did you notice the goggles? He sleeps with them too.

PPS Guess who's flying in to see us next week...

this lovely lady. Can't wait!