Off to the RACES!!!

This past weekend we were able to see lots of racing!!

Ryan did the MS 150 bike race from Frisco to Fort Worth. He rode in honor of his good friend Kyle's dad. It was so amazing to see him cross the finish line. Jen planned for us (Randy- Jen's bro & Staci, & our little family)to surprise him by cheering him on at the finish line in Sundance Square in downtown Fort Worth. We were there to cheer for him as he finished 75 miles on Sunday. I am just so proud of him. Ryan said at one point he was so tired and tempted to throw in the towel, but the thought of doing this for Kyle's dad is what kept him going. I know my brother has done so many things in his life I can be proud of him for, but I think this one is close to the top of the list.

Hudson & Paul waiting at the finish line.

Ella even was awake to cheer on her Uncle Ron!!!
Ryan is on the far left crossing the finish line!! YEAH RYAN!!!
Ryan & Jen after the race!!

On Saturday, my school participated in the Hurricane Harbor Cardboard Boat Regatta. There were over 100 entries this year. The idea is to build a boat out of cardboard. There is a team from our school (2 teachers and about 12 kids) who build and race the boat. Ms. Hall & Mr. Lewis plan out the build of the boat and the theme, then the kids build, paint, & race the boat. It has become a big tradition at our school. This year's boat theme was 'KNOX YOU OUT' since my school is Veda KNOX Elementary. I took Hudson to the Regatta to see our kids race in the under 14 dolphin division. Our kids took 1st place. The other boats weren't even close to our kids!! They did an amazing job!! We are having an assembly for them in the morning at school and our new Superintendent is coming. It is a big deal!! We are so proud of our kiddos!! Congrats Blue Jays!!

Hudson, Tatyana, & Tyrone Jr.(Trina's kids)
Tyrone & Hudson walking around Hurricane Harbor.
Our boat crew during the semi finals.
Our kids in the finals- no competition!!
Ms. Hall, Mr. Lewis, & our boat crew!!