School wrap up

Garrett has his school track meet (between 5 elementary schools) on May 19. He competed in the 100m, 800m and shuttle relay. Poor Garrett had a tough job as he ran the 100m prelims, about 30 minutes later had to run the 800m and then immediately go to the starting line for the 100m finals. He ended up placing 2nd in both events (although, given more time between the 800 and the 100, we're sure he would've won first). His shuttle relay team didn't fare as well as they placed 4th out of 8 teams. He was bummed about the 100m, but he knows he did a great job!

Both kids had games last weekend and Garrett finished up his season on Sunday with a tournament (they went 2-2 for the weekend). Maryna still has 3 more games until her season is done.

Yesterday was awards day at school. Of course, I wished I could've cloned myself as Maryna's awards program started at 8:30 and Garrett's at 9:15 at 2 different schools. So, I stayed until 9:30 at Maryna's and then headed to Garrett's. Both kids won the Presidential Gold academic award (based on ISTEP tests and grades - the highest honor). I was very proud.

Now the kids are on summer break. They were at home with their dad today and as of an hour ago, they were already complaining of being bored. I suggested that Brad take them to the library to check out a book and Garrett's response was, "Well, that doesn't sound like any fun." I had to laugh. We will need to figure out some activities to keep them occupied this summer.

Weekly happenings

So the past week has been CRAZY!!! Both Maryna and Garrett had soccer games last Tuesday (of course in 2 completely different locations). Wednesday, Maryna was supposed to have her school track meet but it was rained out. That evening, we had our AWANA awards night at church. Both kids did extremely well, but Maryna had to use the front pew to hold all of her awards :) Thursday was Maryna's large track meet (between the intermediate schools). She competed in the 100 m, the 4x100 m relay and the high jump. Her relay team placed 2nd, she took 2nd in the 100 m and still not sure about the high jump (although she did not have her best night at this event). It was a fun evening and the weather was perfect.

Friday, I took off work to get stuff done around the house, go grocery shopping, prepare for the half marathon and prepare for mom to arrive. Mom flew in really late Friday night (thanks to Ben for picking her up). Saturday morning was my race. I was very concerned about the weather as they had predicted severe thunderstorms that morning, but we didn't get any rain (couple of drops at the finish line). The weather was great (albeit a little humid) and I was so glad to complete it. Several have asked how the race went. I wanted to finish under 2:15 and finished at 2:11. I was happy with that time considering I was fighting leg cramps in my right calf starting at mile 6 and this course is EXTREMELY hilly. I know that if I didn't have those issues, I could have knocked at least 5 minutes off of my time.

Maryna's game Saturday evening was cancelled as fields were under water. Sunday, we went to church and then both kids had soccer games (1:00 and 3:00) and then Brad and I played an outdoor soccer game at 6:00.

I was glad my mom got to see the kids play while she was here. She flew out Monday morning (thanks again to Ben for taking her). As you can see, we had a very busy but very enjoyable time. Garrett has his school track meet tonight so we are excited to see how he does. The weather is perfect.

Half marathon this weekend

I cannot believe the time has come for me to go out and run 13.1 miles (this Saturday morning at 7:30 a.m.). I have to admit that I am quite freaked out about this. I dreamt Sunday evening that I was so slow, the courtesy van had to pick me up and take me to the finish line. Needless to say, I woke up in a bit of a bad mood on Monday. Then I hear the updated forcast for this weekend....rain on Saturday. And not just scattered sprinkles. They are forcasting rain with chance of thunderstorms. Can I tell you how much I HATE being out in the rain? I don't want my clothes to get wet (unless it's from sweat) nor do I want my shoes to be squishy (yes, I said squishy). But, I know I have trained for this day...I think.

Now my focus is getting my clothes figured out and loading my iPod. If you have any suggestions for what songs to load onto my iPod, let me know.

If not, please just pray that I make it through this.

Hebrews 12:1 (NASB)
Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us

Maryna's soccer tournament

Maryna's team won the White River Classic soccer tournament this past weekend. Their team went undefeated all weekend and allowed zero goals the entire tournament! Maryna played great!