Future track stars?

 Once school soccer was over, the kids jumped right into track. Because they're both athletes, and used to hard work, they were able to pick things up pretty quickly.  However, we did learn that "track shape" is not the same as "soccer shape".  They were so sore after nearly every practice.

  It was really fun learning all about the track events.  The track team at Walden is pretty chill and allows the kids to compete in whatever events they would like to try.  Aiden spent most of his time running the 300 meter hurdles and then tried long jump and triple jump a few times.  Taylor is one of the fastest girls, so she was put on the 4 x 100 meter relay team, the 100 meter, and had some success on the long jump.  Taylor is naturally a fast runner and the coaches have been very encouraging to her.  They told her she has the natural talent and, if she works hard, will be able to run track in college.  They was exciting to think about.  We will see if she sticks with it and is able to juggle track and soccer over the next three years.

Aiden and Taylor both qualified to go to the state meet.  Aiden qualified in the triple jump and Taylor qualified for the and long jump and the relay. They both did okay at state and I am proud of their success having never done track before.  

This month, we also spent a day in Phoenix attending the Mesa Easter Pageant.  Spring is always busy so we've never been able to go before.  I am glad we made the effort to go.  We met Tanner and his kids and the Clarks came.  Emma even drove down with her friend Athena.  It was really fun to hang out with everyone all day.  We went to an aquarium and played at a park. The pageant was amazing. It was really fun. I am so grateful for family time!

The Mesa temple has a new visitors center which is awesome!  These kids dressed up as Book of Mormon characters while we waited for the pageant to start. (we randomly saw the Hubers there so they hung out too)

Spring also means Prom.  Aiden went to Mormon Prom with Alissa Spear.  They had a good time.  It was fun to see him all dressed up.