Saturday Linkin had a basketball tournament in New Castle, Colorado (her mother went with her), Tally had a soccer game, of which her Dad is her coach, and Blade had a track meet in Cedaredge, Colorado where Grandpa, I, Aunt Kimi and Uncle Cliff—and Cliff’s side of the family, the delightful Ivy and Norm came to support Blade.
The weather was perfect as an April Fool’s Joke.
We drove up in thick fog, sat through extreme chilling wind, splatters of rain, scudding clouds that hid a warm warm sun, which peaked out in random moments
The kids looked blue as icicles at different times…but they kept on keeping on.
But no matter…it was great fun!
The last race Bladen ran it was pouring rain. Miserable for those kids participating.
But this…this growing fast Freshman…would take time to come see us…visit with us before heading back to warm up for his next event.
No embarrassment for him! We are sure lucky people.
Your friend on a western Colorado farm,
Linda
Life on a Colorado Farm 
You ARE lucky, that is the age when they are embarrassed by anyone remotely family.
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I know. And he even gave us HUGS!!!
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It’s great that you were able to enjoy the day with Blade at his track meet — in spite of the miserable weather.
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It was…we were loud fans!
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Aaaaaaaaaah
That brings back memories of long ago.
Great to see all the grand children in competitive sports….win, lose or draw.
You should be very proud of your daughter, her husband and of course
the three competitors.
Cheers
Colin
PS: Still weather chaos all down the Pacific coastline here in Australia.
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That’s what I have been seeing and hearing. Hope all is well with you.
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Such an all-American family! I love all the support these kids get from many family members as they grow. It’s just great.
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Sorta like how it was in the 1950’s someone once said. I hope so…that was a nice time to grow up in!
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You have a wonderful family :-).
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I do! We are very blessed!
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as weave preeeveee-(de?)ously mentioned — “kid’s sports” were a big deal in our family. like you & grandkids –> soccer, gymnastix, little-league baseball, cross-country, and both our kids on the (Central) track team. I (we) spent a lot of time watching kids run in circles …
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I like that—run in circles! 🙂
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Yeah for Blade, he is growing up so fast! 😉
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He sure is.
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Sounds like that young man has seen the bigger picture. I’m sure even his parents are proud of him. Great way to spend the weekend.
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I bet you are so proud of him!
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