XCountry Regionals

Before the race.....

Lining up for the start.....

On their mark.....

Get set.....

Go!

All these kids have to run two miles under 20 minutes

in order to qualify for XCountry Finals.

And more than half of them do.

And my Ranae is one of them.

(Proud momma beaming:-)

Way to go Ranae!

My Swamp Horse

It's just about that time of the year.

Everybody has had just about enough rain.

Everybody has had just about enough bugs.

Everybody has had just about enough muggy weather.

And even my horse has forgotten

what walking on dry land feels like.

Come on fall!

We are anticipating your return.

Chomping at the bit, really.

Sarah's Six!

Happy Birthday to you,

Happy Birthday to you,

Happy Birthday Dear Sarah,

Happy

Birthday

To You.....

And many more.....

Yeah.

Six is sweet.

Birthday Party!

Sarah turned 6 and invited her classmates

to a Build-a-Bear party.

They picked out bears. 

They stuffed their bears.

And then picked out an outfit for them.

It was a fun way to celebrate.

I can't believe she's 6!

Watch Out for Turtles

Racing out the driveway I nearly ran over a turtle.

He was moseying (is that even a word?)

right down the lane heading for our place.

And he was a nice, big one.

If he picks our pond I think he'll be happy.

To date there have been no alligators in it.

To my knowledge.

And I hope it stays that way too.

Ballet Begins Again

Ballet is one of Sarah's favorite things.

It makes her smile from ear to ear.

(You know when that left dimple shows - she's happy.)

And after God and family,

trees make me really happy.

This is Sarah standing beside our new oak tree.

It was a Christmas present from my Daddy.

So we call it the "Grampa Daddy Oak Tree".

Thanks, Daddy.

Every time I see this tree...I smile and think of you.

Running After a Rain

Get on your mark...

Get Set...

Go...

...and a muddy finish.

Maybe she should have worn different shoes.

Or not.

What's a little mud, anyway?

Ranae Running

Here they come.

It's the start of another race.

In Cross Country they always start in a pack.

But soon they disperse and separate.

And before you know it, each runner is fighting their own battle.

The 2 mile battle.

And when you are in a battle.

It's always good to know someone is pulling for you.

Cross Country

Cross Country started this beautiful late summer day.

This time the boys ran with the girls for the first all county meet.

Through mud, giant hills, heat and fire ants they ran.

...and ran and ran and ran.

Ranae has always loved to run.

Always.