And the medal goes to…
Ahhhh….Home sweet home! After 45 days away, 6,519 miles traveled, 22 states visited, 3 time zones traversed I am chomping at the bit to get back to my garden-turned-overgrown jungle. I cannot wait to resume CSA deliveries, fresh from the farm that is promising me eggplant and peaches. I am ready to share the myriad of garden secrets and outrageous recipes that I collected on my travels.
But first things first.
Our road trip culminated in Des Moines, Iowa, which in addition to being a balmy 78 degrees during our stay was the gracious host city for the Junior Olympics. A number of our most avid jump rope fans have made it clear that there will be no waiting for an official post. And so, without any further ado, the results:
Kira rocked it, jumping as high and fast as her little legs would go. She got off the floor after most events with a smile on her face, proud of her performance, and that was all that I had hoped for. We were awed and amazed when she placed both individually and as a pair, even scoring a silver medal for her pairs routine.
Thanks to everyone who showered Kira with support, and in so doing helped me figure out how to manage my little champ. And now, a snapshot of Kira’s events at the 2009 Jr. Olympics…