Catching Up

So, it's been a little while since I updated (sorry Craig, and thanks for continuing to remind me)! After I got back to Bismarck from Spring Break, things started to get very hectic and busy here. We had Outdoor Conference a couple weeks ago.. anddd, our girls got FIRST! We were expecting to battle for third, possibly take second, and we WON! It was so rewarding as a coach to see almost all of our women set a personal best, and to really all step up and work together to win the Championship! I was so proud of them!

This past weekend we had Nationals in Charlotte. Our women's 4x1 went, 2 girls in the 200, a girl in the 400, and a male shot putter. Our girls 4x1 pulled out a HUGE personal best and made it to finals, finishing 7th place - All-American! Our girl in the 400 also made it to finals and took 8th - another All-American! Even though I'm not a sprint coach, I was the only coach there with the girls at practice after conference, every day, before Nationals, so it was still really rewarding to see them go to Nationals and pull out some great races and bring everything together.

I recently got a part-time job over the summer that I'll continue to work at as much as I can once the kids are back at school.. I'm working at Victoria's Secret. I like it so far, but I don't know very much about bras or anything so that will take some getting used to. It's a lot different than Bath and Body Works, but it's owned by the same company (Limited Brands) and the home office is in New Albany, OH, so I'm glad to still be in the company so that maybe eventually I can get a job in Home Office.

Well, I'll be home July 22 - August 2 for Melissa's bachelorette/bridal shower.. and I CANNOT wait to see everyone and to finally be there to help with the wedding. It's been difficult planning this stuff over the phone, but I think we finally have everything figured out.. so everyone, expect your invites soon!

I must get back to cleaning up my apartment now. I mean spaghetti and meatballs today.. and they actually turned out! And now the kitchen is a mess.

Take care. Love and miss you all!
Ames