Hello, hope you are well. We had another busy season. Madi and Clark both achieved athletic accomplishments. Madi finished her half marathon!
Clark achieved probably the biggest feat there is! He trained for a full Ironman for a year. It was a long day and full of challenges (like flooded running route!). But we were priviledged to be there to see it and support him....a memorable experience for all of us!
Clark Minges..."YOU ARE AN IRONMAN!!"
Madi and Clark also made their way to Columbus to see Ohio State play at home.
Madi and Clark also came up from DC to pick apples with us at a local orchard. It was a good time.
Abby had a busy fall with her first semester of high school. She has started off well in school academically and finished her first high school field hockey season. She had a good time and saw alot of development. She is looking forward to playing in the future.
Abby also attended her first homecoming with friends.
Abby also hosted her friends for Trick or Treat, again. They went as Despicable Me characters...
Rebekah travelled to Greece on a planned tour with her Mom, Brother, and Sister in Law. She had an awesome experience following the life of Paul through visiting locations and doing it with family.
Andrew finished the 18 week Field Artillery Basic Officer Leadership Course (BOLC) in Fort Sill, OK. This is a very challenging course and huge accomplishment! Here is a picture of his graduation snagged from the stream.
He also found out that instead of heading to Ft Stewart, GA, he will be staying at Ft Sill for a year to be a Basic Training Platoon Leader. This means he had to quickly find an apartment and figure out alot of things. He was able to come home on a 4 day pass to visit and get his winter things he left behind.
We all met up in Frederick for dinner at one of our favorite places, Coal Fire....took a picture to commemorate it as we do not want to take for granted when we are all together!
Rebekah and I were able to fly out and see Andrew and help get his new (first!) apartment set up in Lawton, OK. It was a busy weekend, but it we got alot done and it was great to see where he has been living and where he will live for the next year.
Madi hosted Abby for another sister weekend.
Madi will continue with her Master's Degree in Film at American University, in addition to continuing to work there full time. Andrew will begin his duties as a basic trainee platoon leader at Ft Sill, with an eye already to looking for his next assignment next summer. Abby will continue with school, orchestra, and open field opportunities with field hockey and lacrosse.
Rebekah had another successful Mary Kay open house season. I left teaching after 29+ years to take a job as a government contractor with the Air Force in the Pentagon division I worked in when I was active duty these past few years. We are excited about the opportunities that could arise from that.
We are looking forward to having the whole family here for a few days over Christmas....until next time!
