And the winner is...........

Richy is running track this year. This is his last year in Jr. High, so he has more opportunities for events. It was FREEZING COLD for our typical Spokane Spring afternoon, with periods of rain (and a burst of sun). Richy on the right with his friend Jay during the burst of sun.Mike was there the whole, long 4 hours, as they slowly went through the events. As a side note: I know it sounds weird but Richy is allergic to the cold. When he is not warm enough outside in the cold, the histamines in his cells start reacting, his skin breaks out in welts and gets terribly itchy. So, Richy starts to have a reaction, goes to sit in the car with Mike to warm up. While he is there, he misses the calls to register for the field events. He was supposed to do the high jump, but missed it. We'll try for next week. After I taught my lessons (and moved the rest to Tues until track is over) I made it in time to watch him during the running events. His races for this meet were the 800m and the 4x400 relay. On your mark, get set, go! Here he is crossing the finish line after running around the track twice. He came in 3rd over-all, 1st for his school, out of 24 kids. Awesome!!

Next, is the 4x400 relay, where each runner runs one lap. Here is Richy getting the baton to run the last leg. There were 3 teams.

And the winner is...........RICHY!!! WOO HOO!!! It was so exciting, they were behind the first 2 laps, the 3rd lap they were able to catch and pass, and Richy put on the steam and got a great lead. Richy told us after that he was expecting to be passed any second, because that is what always happens as he approaches the finish line. But after he won, he turned around and the next guy was just rounding the corner. Richy was so excited!

He had planned on coming home with us, but he wanted to ride the bus home with the team now. He is so Mr. Pop-U-lar! There were kids saying hi all the time, then he turns to us and says, "I don't know who that is!" But, he is always kind and polite to them. Such a great kid! Tune in next week..........Love, Jenn =)