August Action

We've been busy starting to ease back into the school season. School hasn't actually started yet (that's this Monday) but Emily has started back to cross country and we had Open Houses to attend this week. I'm looking forward to getting back into a routine, but I can't say the same for the kids.

Emily has had two CC meets already. She wasn't too eaget to start the season, knowing what hard work lay ahead, but with some insistance from her parents she has trudged through and is again enjoying running. Her first meet was on Thursday at Goshen (a practice meet). The second was today at Wilmington. We can definetly see an improvement in Emily's times compared to last year. At Wilmington last year she had a time of 17:50, and this year she timed at 16:39!!

David was busy cheering "GO LITTLE IAMI!"

(not mispelled, it's what he said)

Emily running at Goshen

Emily's cheering section at Wilmington

Emily coming down the shoot (finish) at Wilmington

Jason had a first this past week. He played in his first soccer game since he broke his leg in December. He played a total of 11 min of the game after deciding that the level of play didn't look that rough. I'm very proud of him for going back out onto the field and facing his own giant of possible reinjury. Jason did say he was worn out afterwards and the next day his legs were talking to him.



Also last weekend we went away for a few days and spend time with the Apthorpe family. We met in Columbus and the next day went to Mohican State park where we camped for three days and two nights. We had a great time of relaxation and fun enjoying one another's company. We checked out the Amish country this past Monday and then on Tuesday headed back home after doing some hiking.

All the kids after the hike!

Hope all is well with you and I'm sure I'll have another post soon to report on the first day of school!!