Haley's Meet at Thunder Mountain Middle School

Haley ran the 100-meter and won first place. Haley ran hard and strong! Relay was next, bad handoff to Haley at the last leg. Haley managed to pull off a 3rd place for the team nearly catching 1st and 2nd place runners. The mile race was her best run by far; her strategy is always to pace herself just behind lead runner. Last lap she passed the lead runner and sprinted at the last 200 meters of the race. I was so proud of her, I cheered too loud. Amazing day!

New to blogging

Here is my first attempt to help all our family and friends stay in touch with the TFU.  So far in the last month or two: TFU 3,5 and 6 went to Arkansas for the time of their lives.  Bubby and Paw Paw were so excited to have them,  Nate is now a senior, Jake a spohmore, Haley is in 8th grade and Sara is in 4th grade, I started my own business (JT Mobile.Notary Services), both boys have made varsity on the XC team at school, Sara is playing soccer and NOT worrying about her hair this year, Haley is playing select soccer (well - we might add) and of course running track.  Usually her places include 1st place, 1st place and oh, 1st place.  We have so much fun at the track watching her.  Occasionally she will get a 2nd place, but it is rare.  Drew is loving his job and staying very busy and NOT traveling.  Nate is gearing up for college.  And of course Sam still runs away on a daily basis.  The neighbors all met Sam before they met us.
And of course still running............ everyday!!!!

Watch Nate Run

It is hard to describe the feeling I get when I see my son Nate run. I am filled with joy and anticipation at the same time. Nate has worked very hard to get where he is in running and the race results always show it. Bonney Lake High School XC (cross country) team ran their hardest race today. Nate ran varsity and took 12th. He was so close to beating his rival. Jake (Nate's little bro) beat him last time and it was awesome. I could hardly contain myself at the finish line. I was pleased to say the least. Running for the TFU is a passion, challenge and always a release of stress. If you belong to the TFU you belong to running. Sara our youngest has not hit her peak yet, but she has expressed interest in running the Santa Race in December. We will be cheering her on.