I'm even posting about the very same event, how cool is that?!?! The Hershey Track Meet.
The Girls warming up
We still didn't convince Emma Lynn to participate but Ruth represented the females of the family and ran her first 50 meter race. It was SOOOO precious!!! She even came in third (there were only 3 that participated but minor detail.)
Spencer surprised us all and refused to run. He did the throw and standing long jump just fine. Warmed up like a pro and then it came time to race. Nada. He just stood there at the starting line with his head down while everyone raced away. Kurt convinced him to try again for the 4 year old race. He complied. He walked, scowling with every single step. Needless to say he only got a participation award. As we were driving home I asked him what happened.
"I lost it. I just lost it."
"What did you lose, Spencer?"
"My Super Dash, Hyper Blast. It was gone at the race."
He says that phase every time right before he runs. I explained to him that you can't lose it. You always have it in you. You just have to GO!
"Oh..."
He did get 4th in standing long jump and 5th in the throw.
Austin was positive and had fun. He got 5th in the 50 meter, 2nd in standing long jump, 5th in the throw and a participation award for the 200 meters. I love watching Austin run. Just about the time he started the 200 meters it started to rain, a lot. So we didn't stick around for the 400.
This has become a great family tradition.
3 comments:
future track stars! miss you.
Next year the super dash will be a flash!!! Adorable pictures. Loved little Ruth, Emma helping her, Spencer and tall Austin! Yes, great tradition!
Thank you for blessing our lives with a year of your great blog!!! We look forward to this next year!
You're amazing! Love you, mom
I laughed so hard when i heard what Spencers comment about "losing it." Thanks for sharing. I love th pictures! Adorable.
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