Speedy Gonzales

 

At first, Preston was disappointed that he didn't make the last cut for the school soccer team . . but then he quickly realized he really enjoys running track!  They have had three meets so far and two times he made the point sheet for the school!  We knew he was fast, but it's so much fun to watch him get faster and faster as he practices each week.  Currently, he is representing in the 100m, 400 relay, and 800 relay. At the last meet all three earned his team points even though the team came up short overall.  

It's pretty impressive that he has never run before and even as a 7th grader is earning points for the team, beating out 8th graders!

We'll see how the season ends up but he definitely loves being a part of the school team (and being able to wear the JMR hoodie and ride the bus to meets LOL).  Now for us spectators, wow, the events take forever . . . but I've found that I like being able to participate as a parent helper to make the time go faster and get an up-close view of the runners. :)

Celebrating a Variety of Things

 

Preston had his final ball for Cotillion at Providence Country Club this week and Savannah was an assistant for the class.  It was fun to see them dressed up and know that they were having a blast over a five-course dinner.  So for Preston, it was a celebration of the end of Cotillion lessons. ;)

We found out this week that our lightening fast kid also made the track team for the school.  Maybe it was his 6:04 mile that put him over the top?!  He is SOOO excited to be on the team and have the chance to work on his running skills . . and of course to get the hoodie with his name. LOL  

It was also discovered that Savannah's class rank at school qualified her to be a Junior Marshall for graduation this year.  I know deep down she is thrilled (and celebrating too) but it will cause a slight hiccup in her camp week for church.  We'll have to figure out the details later, but where there is a will, there is a way!

And just for fun, I'm celebrating that Preston is willing to help me out around the house.  He's quite handy and is becoming a pro at fixing things . . but I think these cabinets are beyond repair at this point.  I'm feeling a kitchen remodel coming soon!