End of September

 Pete got his braces off on the 22nd. He was so excited and this day couldn't come soon enough. I made sure to make Pete and Kendal some caramel's (Kendal because I promised and didn't follow through a couple years ago). 

The kids had a meet at Kasota on the 25th. It was a race they've never ran before and a bit complicated to navgate. Both Kendal and Pete had issues in their race (breathing, shoes united. . .). They still had decent runs for the day. I was able to go out and support them. Alice got to go play with Naomi and James for a bit, then Vanessa brought her out to the meet. 

 

That same day I forwent an opportunity to go to Jae's Place with Casey and the middle school staff. Casey listened to the story behind Jae's Place and got to pick out some boots. He was sweet and picked out a pair for me as well since I missed out. 

The next day we went to the BTB run/walk in honor of Bradley Beaver who passed away last year. Because Kendal and Pete couldn't run a race in season their team littered the "course" around Dirkies to guide and cheer on the participants. Alice, Casey and I did the walk. 

 

This past week Kendal and Pete's race was on Thursday. They ran the Bob Conley race (Pocatello). Both put in good work for the day. Neither reached their goals that day, but they did well. It's hard when you are there for over 3 / 5 hours before you run so you can get hot and restless. My parents were so great and trekked up from Logan to support them. 

Same routine with teaching, school, and life for us. Alice is enjoying the Bell ringers club so far and continues to progress in piano.