Today, there was an end of the season cross country meet and 7 boys from each grade made it. Hunter was super excited to qualify. Out of 66, 6th grade runners, Hunter came in 28th place. We are very proud of the great season Hunter had. What a great group of kids and coaches. We look forward to watching and cheering him on next year. Go Diamondbacks!
Amazing sunrise colors out front of the house this morning in late October.
We love to decorate the front of the house for fall. New house this year but following our similar harvest format.
We were able to get away for a couple days for our 15th anniversary this October to Sisters Oregon. We had amazing fall weather. We stayed at the five pines resort with a cabin that backed up to the forest. At some great meals at a couple of places we have not been before that were excellent: The cottonwood cafe and the open door where we were able sit outside on a beauty fall day. Both places highly recommended!
We're pretty proud of these two! Hunter and Preston got the Initiative award at chapel this morning.
This morning like most mornings we were scrambling to get out the door in time for school. This morning for some reason we did it with a few minutes to spare. On our way down the driveway we ran into this beauty.
This boy makes our heart so happy! ❤
Our middle schooler was over the moon to get his x country sweat shirt today. I think this might have made his week.... maybe even month.
We 💘 our runner!
We just got back from our annual fall boys camping trip for 2017.
Previous years:
A little later than average this year - Sept 30/Oct 1 and the weather was a little more cool and unsettled but still a great time. This year we were joined by PJ for the first time! Kelly was a little nervous about this but decided to ok it. The trip this year was via canoe upon request from Noah. The plan was to travel along an ~8 mile stretch of the Deschutes river from Tenino boat launch just below Wickiup reservoir to Wyeth boat launch just above Pringle falls. This stretch has no rapids and is a nice easy down-river float. Here is a map of the route and our selected primitive camp spot (blue dot) along the river.
On Fridays the middle school students get to choose an elective to participate in. Hunter chose mountain biking this fall quarter. Here is a short video clip of him biking.
Hunter had his second race yesterday and did very well. It was in the 80's and hot for a fall day. Hunter finished the race and said, " Mom, I just love to run." We are so glad he has found something he enjoys so much. We are very proud of him.
His teacher from last year who is at a new school this year came out to cheer him on. She is a special lady.
