Turkey Trot

The Turkey Trot

I told myself I wouldn't run this race again, yet I got talked into it. It really wasn't bad and I'm glad I ran it. I love that my cousins and family are so active. I can count on each year hanging with this crowd at the end of the race. I had a good time and finished in 58:54. I think that might be my best time yet.

The Goodman clan: Ryan, Easton, Afton, Barrett, Rowen, and Kelli Brown, me, Matt and Karrie and Willie and Jodi Goodman. I love this family of mine.

 

Jack's Football

 Jack's football season was fun to watch. I love that Ryan coached all three teams and was Team Orange Crush. It made it easy to find the teams. Jack is a great football player and really loves the game. He improved a lot this season, since he was playing against older boys. Their season ended in the first round of the playoffs, which was a disappointment, but Jack had fun. He loves football and wants to play for ASU when he goes to college. I hope this motivates him to get good grades and keep out of trouble. Next year we might consider tackle but I'm hoping for one more year of flag football.

Go Team Orange Crush!!!

Jay's Football

 Jay had a great football season. His team was runner up in the tournament. They only lost to one team all season,team Gray, who beat them in the regular season and in the championship game. Ryan got to coach Jay's team and had a blast doing it. Jay's team also won most positive team and positive coach award. Ryan must be doing something right with these kids. We had a good time watching Jay play and watching him improve.
Go Team Orange Crush!!!

Kate's Soccer

 Kate's soccer season was a success. After the first game of tears she finally wanted to play and learn a little soccer. We had a good time going to the games with Ryan and Joe coaching. In fact Ryan was able to coach all three of his kids teams. Kate was not very aggressive and it is hard to teach kindergarteners to follow the ball after they kick it, not just to kick it and then stand there. Kate got better and I hope she likes to play sports.

Kate waiting to get in the game. 

 Most positive team and Coach. Yes, Ryan won most positive coach award but was not there to receive it so we gave it to Joe. Way to go team Orange Crush!!



Ragnar Trail, Vail Lake

 

Ragnar Trail, Vail Lake

The hardest race I ever ran, but so worth it. I love the feeling of accomplishing hard things. There were suppose to be eight girls but we only had a team of six, so we all got to run an extra leg. I ran a total of 17.2 miles on trails. Overall we finished in a time of 22:06:16, 138th overall but third place for our division. Which is pretty darn good since we only had six. We had a good time and I am almost to the point where if asked to do it again I would say yes. Almost.

Kaiji Thompson, Karen Turley, Sandra Stapley, Kelli Brown, Rebecca Garn, me

 

Finishing the race. I was the last runner and it was so nice to be done.

 

Team "on the RAGnar"

Goodman Reunion

Every year around my Grandpa Goodman's birthday, November 11th, we do a Goodman Family Reunion. I love it. I know I have said before that I loved growing up with all my cousins next door and not thinking it wasn't normal. I really thought everyone knew all of their cousins and that their cousins were their friends. It wasn't until I got older that I realized it's not normal and most people only see their cousins on holidays, if then. Not me though I love seeing these people and remembering fun times. I know I am truly blessed to have these great people as family.
The four kids with their spouses. I love my parents and uncles and aunts.
 

The grandkids minus Kathryn and Van. I love that they all come around for this reunion and make it a point to stay in touch.

The girl grandkids minus Kathryn. So much fun.

Most of the great grandkids. It was great to see all of them come running when we told them we were taking a picture.

 

First and second cousins getting to know each other and having fun.

Veteran's Day

 This year for Veteran's Day my Webelos scouts were asked to lead the flag ceremony at Hermosa Vista Elementary. Every year Hermosa Vista Elementary does a Veteran's Day assembly and I have never been. I am now sad that I never went. It was great. My scouts did a great job leading the flag ceremony I was so impressed with them. A sixth grader sang the National Anthem and then some of the students introduced the Veterans that they knew. A couple of dads and grandpas talked about being in the service and I am so grateful for those that are willing to serve my country. I really enjoy Veteran's Day and I hope I can teach my kids the importance of honoring the Veterans.
Jack leading the flag ceremony

My scouts around the flag. They did a great job.