We had a very eventful and busy spring.
Andrew traveled during his last spring break to visit his VMI friend who was studying in Iceland. It was quite an advanture making it to Iceland, but, once there had a great time and got to see many sites. A cool trip!
Andrew finished his last track season. We were able to see him run the Steeple Chase at George Wasington U in the freezing cold and at JMU. It has been 10 years of watching him pursue running and racing. He finished his career at the Southern Conference meet.
Abby also ran middle school track. She ran the 1600m and the the 400 in the the 4 x 400 relay. She had a good season where she compteted well and improved throughout the season.
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At her last meet, the local New Oxford middle school invitational, Abby had an event night. She medaled as part of the 4 x 800 relay, and finish 8th with a PR in the 1600. We then raced back Gettysburg Middle School for an awards assembly where she received a presidential award for academics.....then we caught some food and returne to the meet for her to run the 4 x 400.....a fun, crazy night we will remember.
May 14-16 we celebrated Andrew's commissioning into the Army as an active duty 2LT. We were gifted a house for family to stay and it was busy. I had the honor of being able to do the ceremonial commissioning and Rebekah and Abby were able to pin him.
There was a parade - his last one! Graduation was full of memorable moments and it was great to watch him graduate as a distinguished graduate.
Abby continues to play the cello. She had concerts this spring. It is always good to be able to go and hear her and the orchestra play and appreciate her development.
Madi and Clark have stayed busy enjoying get togethers with friends and activities in the DC area. One activity that is taking thier time is training for triathalons. They both completed an Olympic triathalon this spring. Clark is continuing to train with completing an Iron Man this fall.
In trying to maintain fitness, I was able to figure out how to workout when I work at the Pentagon. I was able to improve my swimming fitness, and motivated by Madi and Clark, Abby and I completed at spring triathalon at a local YMCA. Abby did well and was 3rd in her age group, I was just happy to finish. It was a great time to spend together with Abby and get encouragement from Madi.
Andrew started his military career by heading to the Basic Officer Leadership Course at Fort Sill, OK. He made his way out and is getting settled into his 18 week course before heading to Fort Steward, GA.
Abby is going to attend field hockey workouts and training in prep for her upcoming season and try to spend time with friends as she heads to high school in the fall.
Madi and Clark have some cool trips planned this summer.....I will post about them next time...
Overall, a pretty good Spring for the Hirneisen's...hope this finds you well....until next time.
