Mari’s Soccer Team
Elliot’s Soccer Team
Elliot Running
Cross Country Runners
They are never all running in the same meet this year, so we had to get a picture or Andrew, Mari, and Elliot before they left the house on meet day.
Colorado Trip
My uncle Tom, who lives in Colorado Springs, has not been doing well. His mental and physical health have been declining and I had the opportunity to go visit with him for a few days at the end of last week. Susan stayed home on kid duty and I spent my days visiting with Tom, making time for a hike each day.
First Cross Country Race
Today was the first Cross Country race for Andrew and Mari. Cross Country and Soccer have been lifesavers during the pandemic because they are all outside and it gives the kids a chance to exercise and see their friends. Mari, Andrew, and Elliot are all running this year. Elliot’s first meet isn’t for a couple of weeks.
RUN Freedom 5k
This year I am signed up for a series of four 5k races based on Nevada, Iowa. The first race was postponed, but they held this race in a socially-distanced format, with contactless packet pickup and staggered starts to distance the runners. The race went OK for me, and I am glad to have something to train for.
Elliot’s Soccer Team – The Wolves
Andrew’s 16th Birthday
Today we mini-celebrated Andrew’s 16th birthday. He was supposed to have a cross country meet out of town, so we didn’t plan anything. The meet was cancelled because of the weather and his team arranged a duel meet with another local team. Andrew ran a great race and we picked up a mini chocolate cake for afterward.
Favorite song:Â IDK
Favorite color: Orange
Favorite food:Â Pasta
Favorite band:Â IDK
Favorite book:Â Harry Potter
Favorite sport:Â XC
Favorite movie:Â IDK
Favorite Subject: Social Studies
Mari’s Soccer Field Trip
Mari’s soccer team went on a field trip to a pumpkin patch on their weekend off. They are a great group of girls!