HAGS

I haven't blogged in a while, so I thought I'd get caught up in one mega post. So all finals are over with and I am two weeks into summer. I spent the first weekend of summer on the sandbar with some of the members of the 444. It was the first time everyone had absolutely nothing to worry about. The 444 was one with nature.

Most of the house took a week off to go home and get away. I am still home, enjoying home cooked meals and my spending time with my dog. Nila is finally 3 pds and is 7 months old. She is really my only friend in Minonk. BFFs

My brother just graduated high school, and last Sunday was his grad party. I can't believe he will be going to college. My parents are officially empty nesters, but they still have to deal with Nila.

Yesterday (Thursday) was Harry's state track meet in Charleston, IL. It was about 85 degrees and sunny, the perfect track weather. He ran in the 4 x 800 and qualified for finals, which are held tomorrow (Saturday). They are currently ranked 8 out of the 12 teams in the finals. The relay team shattered their previous time of 8:21. They ran an astounding 8:10, knocking 11 seconds off their time. Qualifying for finals is one of the best accomplishments you can achieve in track. I can't wait to watch the race and I am hoping they can place in the top eight so they can receive a medal. I have really enjoyed watching my brother run and succeed in track this year. I think he has 5 school records and is one of the best triple jumpers/ hurdlers/runners in the area. It would be a perfect ending to an awesome senior sports year if he medals tomorrow. I couldn't be more proud of my bro!