The boys participated in their first ever elementary track meet. It's for children ages 1 to 10 and is put on by the middle school students as a service project for the community. Because all the residents here are employed and there are gardeners, housekeepers, maintenance workers etc., we have to come up with different ways to give the youth opportunities to serve within the community.
Chris and I have been brainstorming ways to teach the boys about service, but it is difficult because many of the normal things we would do aren't needs here on camp, or would take away employment from someone who desperately needs it. Maybe we can take cupcakes to the security guards?
Neither of the boys knew what a track meet was before hand. It didn't take long for them to figure out that this was AWESOME!
It is frightening how much Ethan and I look the same at this age. My hair was a little bit longer but the build and facial expressions are identical.
The boys' favorite ended up being the obstacle course.
I love this action shot!
After the kids were divided up by age they spent about 15 minutes at each rotation.
This was the first year they had the hammer throw.
Most of the kids just kept hitting themselves while trying this... not Ethan! He was a pro. In fact, he kept weaseling extra turns.
There were also long jump, frisbee, and tennis ball throw events. The evening ended with the 100 and 200 meter sprints.
After the one and two year olds went they backed up the starting line for the threes and fours.
Ethan was so cute running once he understood what was going on.
Zach did great running. He did both the 100 and 200.
I was super proud of him for finishing the 200...
and so was Ethan...
who was cheering and waiting for him at the finish line.
So fun! Your boys are adorable. :)
ReplyDeleteHere's a joke from Connor he wants to share after looking at the track pictures, "Why did the turtle get to the pot of slime?" "Cuz he wanted to be slimed!"
ReplyDeleteSenneca says good job at the track meet!
The boys look so cute.