Moving Up #2

Speaking of graduations, Amelia had her closing ceremonies to commemorate her move from middle school to high school.  While we were too caught up in the moment to get any pictures of Amelia by herself (and don't share photos of friends without permission), I did want to share she was given a special shout out during the ceremony where the speaker read a small selection of comments students were allowed to provide anonymously about their peers...

“Amelia is kind to everyone; in fact, I don’t think that it is even in her nature to attempt to be mean.”

I couldn't agree more.

as a proxy for her graduation photos, you'll have to use this and age her a bit .... like a decade...

Moving Up

 This is a man who is ready to head to his lower school closing ceremonies.  No, he's not sure he's ready for middle school...he's just sure he looks good in a tie...

Two Down

 Another season in the books. We are down to only one sport.  

League Champions ....

Finish Line

 I always knew being a parent and having any sort of demanding career or extracurricular activities was going to stress on our daily schedules.  However, what I didn't factor in was at times, we're all going at once.  For instance, over the past few months our schedule has been - 

Monday - Amelia track practice, Everett lacrosse practice

Tuesday - Amelia piano lessons

Wednesday - Amelia track practice, Everett lacrosse practice, Meggan bible study group

Thursday - Amelia track practice, Everett soccer practice

Friday - eat mexican food, collapse in a ball of exhaustion, and sleep

Saturday - Everett soccer games

Sunday - Everett lacrosse games (normally 2 games) 

This schedule doesn't factor in track meets, which are on various days and last 3-4 hours each.  It also doesn't include the hour or two I work after bedtime most days or the night/weekend events Meggan does for her job.  Make no mistake, we are blessed and we appreciate every second of it.  I'm just saying a little break will be welcomed.  Luckily, this beautiful runner just ran her last track meet of the season...

 

Road Trip

I recently had to take a trip to Philadelphia for work.  It was my first time in the city of brotherly love.  Considering my disdain for flying led me to drive, it was also my first time in Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware.  Each place had their own offerings.  Virginia had rolling hills and beautiful trees.  Maryland had its charming waterfront towns.  Philly had the footsteps of our forefathers lurking around every corner.  As for Delaware ... ummm, did I mention how pretty Virginia was?  Hundreds of miles driven, hours upon hours of sightseeing, days traveled through several cities and states ....and here is the one picture I have to commemorate my trip...

Hey, lay off. The Liberty Bell was cool, but this guy beat Ivan Drago....

Speedster

Much to my delight, Amelia has decided to give running track a try this year.  She's running 4 events - 100m dash, 200m dash, 4 x 100m relay, and 4 x 200m relay.  She's only two track meets into her career so far (which if you're counting at home means I have watched about 300 hours of track to see her run for roughly 3 minutes.) She hasn't gotten any calls from the U.S. Olympic team yet, but she has certainly shown some natural promise.  This blurry sasquatch-like photo below (on my phone, across the track, in the rain ... and also I have limited photography skills) captures her form (red top) as she was able to catch up and pass another competitor in her 4 x 100m relay....

Words of Wisdom

 I'm not sure what the topic of conversation was, but I'd sure like to hear the words of wisdom these two were sharing with each other...