The teams: Hale, Krista, Christina, Me, Jeff, Christy, Katherine and JeffThis past Saturday I was lucky enough to join Christy's team from FedEx Office and participate in the Bedraces for Bridging at Buck Hill! It was so much fun! They came up with a great costume. We went as Scrabble tiles...so clever! We had two teams of four and we spelled out BRIDGING. It was fun explaining to everyone what we spelled out, since we weren't always together. Good costume!
But part of the deal for me to participate is we had to make it a family event for us, since I was busy on Thursday and Friday night too...I didn't want to be busy on Sat. night too without the fam. Thankfully the weather was nice enough that they (Jim and Sydney) were able to come out to watch us race. And Sydney had so much fun! She loved cheering us on and definitely loved all the costumes (there were a lot of teams this year...with a lot of clever costumes). She was SO good! At the age of 4, she can sometimes be a wild card when we take her out. But she was SO good...I'm sure it helped that there was enough going on that it kept her stimulated and entertained.
Proud mom moment here: A lady came around and was handing out glo stick necklaces...there were 5 all tangled together, so Sydney got all 5. Oh awesome! When Sydney went to the bathroom with auntie Lorla, Jim was busy untangling the necklaces and a group of kids (3) came up and asked where we got the necklaces. Well, later on we saw those three kids again....but before that we had asked Sydney if she would want to give one of her necklaces to another little girl...sure. She didn't even hesitate. She is pretty good at sharing with others. Wouldn't you know it....the little girl she gave one of her necklaces to was that little girl who originally asked where we got them. But Sydney would only part with one....so the little boys didn't get a necklace. It made sense that the girl did. :) A little later the girl (who was about 8-9) came up again and asked Sydney if she would want to give her 2 more for her friends and she would give her a CD (Cities 97 was one of the sponsors and was giving out CD's). We asked Sydney if she wanted to part with 2 more, but she didn't have to if she didn't want to.....her look said it all...."uh, no" (very quiet). We had to tell the little girl no....she understood. A little later as we were leaving and after Sydney had had some time to think about that offer, she said she wanted to give that girl 2 more of her necklaces because she wanted that CD. Needless to say, we didn't see the girl again....but it was cute of Sydney to part with one and was willing with to part with 2 more.
When the races were over we were all deciding what to do next. As we were standing around deciding what to do, Jim and I wished we had found a sitter for Sydney so we could have stayed out later....but really, it worked out perfect. The three of us decided to go to TGIFriday's for something to eat....the rest would may or may not join us, we just knew we were going as a family. It was close to 8ish, so we knew we are on borrowed time with Sydney, but again, she was great! We were smart and only ordered appetizers though. She colored, ate a little (the rest of the group showed up too), she visited with her aunties for a little and then we left. We were home and she was in bed by 9ish. It was a great night for the races....but it was an even better night for us! :)
But part of the deal for me to participate is we had to make it a family event for us, since I was busy on Thursday and Friday night too...I didn't want to be busy on Sat. night too without the fam. Thankfully the weather was nice enough that they (Jim and Sydney) were able to come out to watch us race. And Sydney had so much fun! She loved cheering us on and definitely loved all the costumes (there were a lot of teams this year...with a lot of clever costumes). She was SO good! At the age of 4, she can sometimes be a wild card when we take her out. But she was SO good...I'm sure it helped that there was enough going on that it kept her stimulated and entertained.
Proud mom moment here: A lady came around and was handing out glo stick necklaces...there were 5 all tangled together, so Sydney got all 5. Oh awesome! When Sydney went to the bathroom with auntie Lorla, Jim was busy untangling the necklaces and a group of kids (3) came up and asked where we got the necklaces. Well, later on we saw those three kids again....but before that we had asked Sydney if she would want to give one of her necklaces to another little girl...sure. She didn't even hesitate. She is pretty good at sharing with others. Wouldn't you know it....the little girl she gave one of her necklaces to was that little girl who originally asked where we got them. But Sydney would only part with one....so the little boys didn't get a necklace. It made sense that the girl did. :) A little later the girl (who was about 8-9) came up again and asked Sydney if she would want to give her 2 more for her friends and she would give her a CD (Cities 97 was one of the sponsors and was giving out CD's). We asked Sydney if she wanted to part with 2 more, but she didn't have to if she didn't want to.....her look said it all...."uh, no" (very quiet). We had to tell the little girl no....she understood. A little later as we were leaving and after Sydney had had some time to think about that offer, she said she wanted to give that girl 2 more of her necklaces because she wanted that CD. Needless to say, we didn't see the girl again....but it was cute of Sydney to part with one and was willing with to part with 2 more.
When the races were over we were all deciding what to do next. As we were standing around deciding what to do, Jim and I wished we had found a sitter for Sydney so we could have stayed out later....but really, it worked out perfect. The three of us decided to go to TGIFriday's for something to eat....the rest would may or may not join us, we just knew we were going as a family. It was close to 8ish, so we knew we are on borrowed time with Sydney, but again, she was great! We were smart and only ordered appetizers though. She colored, ate a little (the rest of the group showed up too), she visited with her aunties for a little and then we left. We were home and she was in bed by 9ish. It was a great night for the races....but it was an even better night for us! :)
Christy, Lora and Michelle
The newly engaged couple - Christy & Jeff
The Jagow's - us :)
Auntie Lorla and Sydney Hope with her glow sticks
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