Sunday, October 22, 2017

Hannah’s First Cross Country Meet

Hannah is able to start competing in some school sports this year and she was excited to give cross country running a try.  She has always been a good runner so I was happy that she wanted to give this a try.  She only had one meet this year and unfortunately I wasn’t able to attend.  Thankfully a couple of other moms cheered Hannah on along with their girls and even snapped a few pictures for me.  Thanks Melanie and Elizabeth!

We’ve had an extremely hot fall so her team only had a few practices as a few were cancelled due to the heat.  It was over 40oC/104oF for most days over a 2 week period so it was just too hot for the kids to practice as their practices were mid-afternoon.

In spite of this, Hannah and the kids at her school did great!  Waiting for her team shirt.

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Ready to run!

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And she’s off!  They tell me she was in there somewhere! Smile

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The next time they caught sight of the girls my girl was leading the heat of over 150 girls!

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Unfortunately her strong start came back to cause her trouble when she got a cramp so stopped to walk it out.  She fell well back in the group but still enjoyed her run.  Strong finish!

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I’m hoping she give cross country a try again next year.  Time will tell.  What I am excited for her to try is some track & field events but unfortunately that will need to wait until next year as they don’t start track & field until Grade 4.

Great run Hannah!  Mommy is so proud of you and you did great!!

Tuesday, October 10, 2017

Apple Picking 2017

This weekend we enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving celebration with family and friends.  Saturday we enjoyed a turkey dinner with family at my parents.

Sunday afternoon we met up with friends to enjoy apple picking.  This is an annual tradition that Hannah and I look forward to each fall and the weather this year was absolutely amazing! 

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Hannah with her friend R and her little brother K.  The girls were in grade 1 together and are excited to be in grade 3 together now. 

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The kids’ mom Melanie and I enjoy hanging out together too, especially when we’re at the gym each week while the girls are at their gymnastics class. 

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Hannah lost her final front tooth earlier that morning.  It changes her smile so much and suddenly she’s looking so much more grown up. *sigh!*  Too fast!!

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At home we made our traditional apple crisp.  A yummy treat each year.  I enjoy spending special times with my little baking buddy!

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