Tuesday, April 28, 2009

A new record...


Well, for Peri at least. Last night at the track meet, Peri jumped 13' 5" in the long jump against Jackson Creek, in Bloomington, besting her last meet, personal best jump of 11' 11". She did have a tailwind that would have probably not counted it as a world record, had she jumped that far, but great job Peri. Peri also came up lame in the 800, but she did finish the racing limping the last 700, but she was going to finish, whether she had to crawl across or whatever. It seemed that she hurt her knee, but I don't know to what extent. Dr. Sarah Wood diagnosed the issue as Osgood Slaughter, which she had in her youth, and the symptoms do seem to coincide with its description. We will keep an eye on her for the next few days and see how it progresses. Ella is still swimming club, but is done with the swimming lessons for now with the younger kids. Other than that, all is cool and I hope the same to everyone.

Monday, April 20, 2009

Life goes on...





Well, been awhile, but Peri is into track now and is doing great. Ella is working at the HS pool teaching swimming lessons and doing club swimming. This past weekend Ella did a retreat for preparing for her Confirmation at Lucas Oil Stadium in a few weeks. Her group leader approached us and spoke very highly of Ella and told us what a special daughter we had. We already knew that, and that we have another very special and talented daughter, also. At least they know how to act when they are around others. Ha ha.. Anyway, Peri has had 2 track meets thus far, the first last Tuesday when it was misty and 45 degrees and miserable. Peri participated in the long jump, 800, and 4x400 relay in both meets. The first meet Peri got 2nd in the long jump, 1st in the relay, and I think 4th in the 800. The second meet was a three team meet and Peri jumped over 11' which was the best of the season for her. She also ran a 3:15 in the 800, another best for her. Her relay team, which was a little different than the first meet, got 3rd, I believe. We have another meet tonight if it doesn't get rained out. Peri also had a dance competition this weekend in which her group got a High Gold performance evaluation. Great Job Peri!!! Love All.
Update for tonights meet. Peri got 1st in the long jump, going a season best 11'11". She also ran a 2:59 in the 800.