Tricks and Treats

When your day starts out the walk-in clinic, you know it likely is going to be more tricks than treats this Halloween. Good thing they balance out.

Saw the doc by 8 a.m. and came home with a bag of goodies by 10 a.m. I went trick-or-treating at the pharmacy because I could not stop coffin. (Ha, a little Halloween humor for ya.) Not funny that it's just a crappy cold that will linger. But hopefully the three different meds will work!

Wasn't thrilled that it was raining all day and it was State Cross Country Meet day. But I wouldn't have missed it for anything. These guys worked hard and they wanted to prove it! And it turned out to be a treat.

A few photos...

State meet is at The Ridges. Very close by but had to take a shuttle from the Lions Club park to get there.

Rain dripped steadily off our tent and our runners all afternoon. Oh, and the fans, too.

Father Menzel, our biggest fan, gives a blessing under the tent before the Division 3 boys race at 2 p.m.

We don't have fair-weather fans...

We have all-weather fans!

Our girls cross country team, always supportive. So great getting to know this wonderful group of young ladies this year.

Our boys line up in the first lane. It was a tough, muddy run for everyone. Last year, I believe we finished 11th or 12th out of the 16 teams at state. This year, one of our runners finished 8th overall (amazing!) and our team finished 6th, just 5 points shy of the 5th-place finishers. Wow. So proud of this team!

Carter and his friend Nick did not run today, but were still happy with their last 4 years together on the team.

Carter and his coaches for the last four years: Gary Pritchard, left, and Coach Blue Beard (aka Erik Duhn). Mr. Duhn colored the beard for State and will probably shave it all off now and start over since the blue dye might not come out that easily. How's that for spirit?

Carter and his buddy Theo goofing around after the race.

Carter had a few extra layers on today to add weight. Ha.

Power-lifting success!

Speaking of success, here is our amazing group. They worked so hard, I am glad they not only made it to state but proved they belonged there! What a great group and what a great season!

After the meet, Carter and the team stayed together, went to dinner, etc. Jim and I came home and ended up going to a neighborhood Halloween campfire (rain stopped by 5 p.m.). I only went for a little while so I wouldn't make my cold any worse with the chilly air and the smoke.

I think the neighborhood axe murderer may have scared the germs right out of me! Maybe I won't need the bag of medicated treats after all!

I'll still give them a try. That and an extra hour of sleep tonight when we change the clocks will hopefully do the trick!

Happy Halloween!