Thirteen for one, a race for another

This past week, Maddie had her 13th birthday. It was greatly anticipated and then spent at school, dance, violin, and church. I believe she enjoyed it anyway. I made cupcakes to take to church for the girls and they were pleased. They are practicing for the Sacrament Meeting program this Sunday. I am not in YW anymore; however, they asked me to direct the program so I have been heavily involved recently.

Our schools had Veteran's Day off (Thursday) so Maddie was able to enjoy herself then. She had two friends over for a taco lunch and laughing.

In other news this week, Morgan ran her first 5k race. She has been training at band practice and then with a lady in the ward, Tara. Tara comes over each Tuesday and gives Morgan "the business." She has been so great for Morgan. Here are the ward members at the race: Amy, Travis, Morgan, and Tara. Amy ran the 10K.

And here is Morgan and Trav crossing the finish line. During the race, Morgan reported that she wanted to push her dad into the middle of the road in response to his kind encouragement. Now she is planning to do two more races in December!!

Now we are off to Sushiya for a family dinner for Maddie's successfully turning 13. They serve stuff other than sushi! Now all our kids are teenagers!!