Olympics

We hosted a neighborhood party to kick off the summer Olympics.  Todd and I love the Olympics, so we wanted to make it really fun for Reese and her friends.  Plus, we thought Reese would let us watch the Olympics on TV the next 2+ weeks if she had experienced it a little bit herself.

We decorated the yard with flags and Olympic rings, played patriotic music, and had lots of yummy food.

The kids made USA pennants to cheer on our team.

We kicked things off with a torch run.

The kids said the (modified) Olympic oath: "I promise to follow the rules.  To be fair.  To be a good sport and not whine if I don't win a medal.  I'll remember to play for fun!"

Then... let the games begin!

So proud during the National Anthem after the first event.

Reese made 3 shots to win gold in basketball!

Emmy also won gold  in basketball in her age division.

Click here for a video of Reese competing in the "Most Patriotic" event.

The whole crew (including Bode who was trying to avoid the picture)...

Good job, sister!