Freeze or Fry

We were in Minot this past weekend for the Freeze or Fry meet.  Eric was swimming in the 50 and 100 Free and Back.  Megan signed up for those events, too, as well as the 50 and 100 Fly, and the 50 Breast.  Most of the weekend was "Fry", but there was a little bit of "Freeze" late Saturday when the storm clouds came in.  They had to postpone the last 2.5 events on Saturday due to weather.  They started Sundays meet where they left off, and skipped the relays to save time.  Megan ended up scratching her 100 Back, which should have been on Saturday-She didn't want to do 5 events in one day, especially with the 100 Fly being her last event of the day.

 8 Marlins swimmers competed Saturday

 How fun-beach buckets for lane markers

 Getting ready for the 200 Medley relay.  Eric did the 1st leg/backstroke

 Megan's 50 Free!

 Eric starting the 50 Free

 No electronic score clock here-wish there would have been, as I love how he looks up for his time when he is done with each event.

 50 Fly

 50 Free.  Eric qualified for State in the 50 Free, 100 Free, and 50 Back!  I think the relay qualified as well.  Below is the pic of Eric when his coach told him he qualified in the 50 Free. The slip of paper in his hand is a coupon for a free icee.  When you when your heat, that's your prize.  He got 3!

 After the meet, we went to Grandma and Grandpa's.  Tyler and Family also were up for the weekend.  We had fun around a bonfire after supper roasting marshmallows and making s'mores.

A fun, and tiring, weekend!  Next meet is July 7-8.  Eric needs to cut ~4 sec in his 100 Back to qualify for state, and Megan is 4.71 seconds away from qualifying in the 50 Free.  She dropped 4-9 seconds in 6 of her events, and ~ 1/2 second in the 7th event.

They work hard for the money

Both boys will be employed at the waterpark this summer.  Eric as a lifeguard, Jonathan in guest services (concessions, tickets, and slides). 

I told Eric he can only accept 3 phone numbers from girls per shift.  He did not get any numbers yesterday, but one boy did tell him that his sister wanted to know what his name was.

Piano

Megan completed 4 years of piano lessons last week.  She is moving on to percussion/band next year.  We luv Mrs. C, and will miss her!

Last Days...a little late

Forgot to post these-the boys finished on the 23rd (didn't' have to take finals, so finished 2 days early).  Megan and I were done on the 25th! 

Minot

We spent the day in Minot.  Brad and Brooklyn, and Tim's family were visiting as well.  We had a fun afternoon, and had some competitive games in the backyard.

'18 Fargo Marathon

Eric and I ran the half marathon in Fargo this weekend.  It is one of my favorite weekends of the year!  Eric joined me last year for the first time, and was hooked.  Things were a little different this year, as my dear friends Kathie and Kellie (sisters) were not able to join us, so it was just Eric and I.  We still have managed to have a good time.

It was cool, cloudy, and windy for the race.  Eric finished in 2:21.02.  I finished in 2:32.47.  It was a PR for my by ~5 minutes!

I am so proud of Eric!  He didn't train the traditional way, but he did distance running for track to get ready for today.  We've had fun reminiscing about different things seen along the route, how we felt, and how our legs are recovering!  He's already talking about next year (plans to do the 10K next year).

 Screen shot of a cool pic I say on Instagram.

Me running up to my cousin, Jeff!  He and Erik traveled to Fargo to catch up with the family.

 Leaving home!!

 Obligatory road trip coffee

 Had to find the 13.1 car magnet

 Stopped by to talk to a recruiter.

 The traditional pic of the traditional free potato chips at the Expo

 Re-stocking my chapstick supply at the Expo.  got 3 freebie ones.

 Eric did not partake in the silly picture.

 Didn't mean to take this pic, but I'm posting it because he has a hole over the toe in his shoe.  He's had these for just 3 months.

 Let's go!  Jess also ran the half.

 We survived!  He finished ~12 minutes ahead of me.  Said he took a short walk break at the water station, then a 10 second walk break at each mile from mile 9-13 when he hit his wall.

 This is right around 9.75 miles.  I was starting to struggle and my legs were wearing out.  This hug from Jeff gave me a great and needed BOOST!.

Frying Pan post race.  We met up with the Cook Family to visit with Jeff and Erik. He had a large chocolate milk to go with it.