Abby started 2024 with the annual 1500 m (mile) swim at the Y offered by her swim club. She swam very strong.
Abby's swim season got into swing Jan and Feb. She had a good season and improved her times. She swam at all-stars in the 200 IM. Here is a video of her swim as well as some other pics from the season
We did get some snow this year. Abby and I went skiing 3 times. It is a good experience and we have a good time. Here are a few pics and a video of her skiing at Ski Roundtop ( We usually ski at Liberty Mountain which is a little closer).
Abby also fit in playing some Winter Indoor Field Hockey once a week in Hanover. She enjoyed playing.
Abby celebrated her 14th Birthday on Jan 29. We took a group of her friends to DC to do some shopping. Madi came out to meet us. We had a good time.
Andrew started his last semester! He is continuing to run his senior season. I was able to see him race a 3000 indoors duirng the indoor season at VMI. Last time watching him compete indoors. Always fun for me.
Andrew recieved a nice accolade from the fall. He has earned this award many times during his time at VMI - a great accomplishment and something to remember.
They had a senior day at the last track meet. Here is pic from the recognition.
A big moment at VMI is breakout for the Rat. Andrew performed the duty of mentor (Dyke in VMI speak). His Rat Kevin Shank "broke out". It serves as a completion of the cycle at VMI and is a pretty big occasion and a momentous moment in Andrew's VMI experience. "Full Circle Moment"
Andrew went to visit one of his VMI Track friends in Iceland over his spring break. It was a trying time getting the trip to work out and even make the flight! But, it worked out and it was a good time and experience. Here is a picture from a visit to a Glacier Cave. He also saw the Northern Lights on the way back!
Abby got her spring pictures. Here is the updated picture.
Madi is doing well and we were able to see her multiple times this Winter. Clark and Madi went to Las Vegas over Easter.
Madi and Clark are training for triathalons. They plan on competing in a triathalon in May and Clark is going to continue to train for the Iron Man in October. A pretty big undertaking, but he is off to a good start. Madi is capturing the adventure on social media.
We look forward to the next couple months. Andrew will commission and graduation on May 15-16. He got his report date to BOLC for Field Artillery at Fort Sill, OK for June 2. So we will get him ready to go.
Abby has started Middle School track. We are excited to watch her compete. She will also have some field hockey tournaments and start swim again as we head into summer...and complete middle school!
Hope you have a great start to spring and summer....until next time.
