THE GRINSTEAD FAMILY

WOLF MEETING
Jake had a Pack Meeting for Wolf Scouts on Monday night. There was an obstacle course set up for the kids to play on while the parents met to discuss selling popcorn this year. Somehow I got roped into being the "Co-Popcorn Kernal" so my friend Kristin & I are the "go-to" people for the parents & Scouts regarding popcorn sales.

Jake was a bit late for the meeting due to soccer & football practice. He still made it in time for a group picture with his den. It was a crazy evening!

Jake's den...Aidan, Nicholas, Sam, Will, Jake & Paul

MILE

Jake's class ran the mile on Tuesday. He got 7:53 & was the first one to finish in his class. In talking with his friends, he is pretty sure that he got 2nd place in the entire 2nd grade class getting beat by his friend Dylan by only 3 seconds!!

HAIRSPRAY

Allie & I went to see the movie Hairspray. It was SO good. We danced in our seats through the entire movie. I'd love to take Allie to see it on stage sometime!

ALLIE SOCCER GAMES

Allie had soccer games on Tuesday & Thursday. She is doing really well this year. She is running with her team, kicking the ball & trying her best...even on hot days! Her favorite position is still goalie.

Allie is going for the ball.

SAFETY CITY

Allie's class went to Safety City last week. I was lucky & got to go along too. It was great seeing her with her new friends. The class learned about fire safety, dialing 911, electrical safety & bicycle safety. They even got to spray the fire hose!

Allie listens to a heart.
Allie & her partner for the day, Caleb.
Allie using the fire hose.
Allie working on dialing 911.

PACKERS VS. COLTS

Jake's football team played the Colts on Saturday. The Colts are the other Hansen team & both teams were ready for a good fight. In the end, the Packers won 18-0. They were THRILLED. Jake had almost had an interception but instead just blocked the ball. It was a TON of fun to watch.

The Packers:

Front: Nick, Carter

Middle: Ben, Jake, Colin & Sam

Back: Dylan, Coach Young & Mitch

JAKE SOCCER

Jake had 2 soccer games this weekend. One on Saturday & one on Sunday. They won Saturday's game 14-3. Jake scored a goal right at the end of the game...he was pretty excited. Sunday they lost 6-4. Jake got drilled with the soccer ball while playing goalie. It hit his thigh, but he blocked the ball & didn't let the other team score. He had a HUGE red mark in the shape of a soccer ball on his leg.

Jake & Tate are ready for action
Jake is the goalie.

MARATHON

Scott ran his 3rd marathon this weekend. He finished in 3 hours & 54 minutes. A bit up from his previous runs, but he didn't have a good last 3 miles. Lots of leg cramps. Michael, Kim & I were able to see him at the beginning of the race, mile 4, mile 6, mile 8, mile 11, mile 13, mile 18, mile 22, mile 23 & at the finish. We cheered him on & gave him his drinks, gels & food when needed. Michael even walked with him for awhile to help him finish up. Mom, Dad, Mandy, Jake, Allie, Ben & Maddie met us at mile 22 & the finish line too. We are SO proud that he completed another marathon!

Scott at Mile 23
Jake & Allie with their signs.

Scott waving to the kids near the finish line.

My childhood friend Andrea at Mile 13. Scott & Michael walking...around Mile 23...Scott needed some reinforcement.
Our cheering section...Allie, Mom, Ben, Maddie, Mandy & Kim
Part of our cheering section...Michael, Jake, Dad & Woody (Andrea's hubby)

Maddie with a sign that we had made for Ben to hold...he wanted no part of that!

CARNIVAL

The annual carnival at the kid's school was on Friday night. It was a big success. We raised more money than last year!! The kid's had a ball as always. We had some family winners in the raffle this year. Scott won a haircut & shampoo, Will won a gift certificate to a local bakery, Mandy won a gift card to Wal Mart & Bonnie won 4 tickets to a hockey game, which she gave to us to use. A BIG THANK YOU to all who supported the kid's ticket sales.