Addie qualified for 2 events at state track. We planned to leave early in the morning to get there in plenty of time. However I was plagued by nightmares and terrifying thoughts of great harm coming to my sons while gone so I was in no position to leave when the alarm finally woke Greg. I told him there was no way I was leaving. He let me sleep for an hour then asked again. Reluctantly I dressed and finished packing, he made arrangements with his sister and we zoomed away. The traffic was lite and teh trip was quick.
We arrived with 30 minutes to spare. We parked close by and headed to the field. It's hard to miss and pretty spectacular.
Our great little co-traveler was happy to be out of the car.
We watched our champion march in she is 5th in line the one in the long shorts. Her coach is shown in the picture with the backpack and beard.
The stadium is pretty awesome.
She ran so well and we were thankful to watch her place 5th.
I had the foresight to borrow a stroller as Andrea is getting to be a big lady. She enjoyed being pushed around but baled out if we stopped longer than a 20 second pause. We did forget her shoes but I figure city life is probably cleaner than the farm pens she regularly wanders around.
We were in the odd position of having time to kill and no idea what to do or people to visit. We meandered around the Oregon countryside. It was truly eye opening. I don't understand the liberal policy control on our state. The state is mostly farms and ranches. Why do my fellow Oregonians support such liberal ideas like drugs for all? The valley is beautiful I do understand why pioneers worked so hard and sacrificed so much to get there.
We saw many pot shops and alcohol stores but little in the way of ice cream. While we wandered we saw one place advertising ice cream we u-turned and went back for a treat. I was also surprised by how much time Greg spends on the phone consulting with people on various automotive or farm equipment problems.
Andrea thought a cone was a great way to end the day. I helped her, she was not happy to share.
We also ordered a super burger. It was pretty sufficient.
A bed fit for 3.
We finally visited the spruce goose museum. The largest airplane ever build made from wood. The government would not allow any traditional resources that could support the war effort. Thus no skilled laborers or metal sheeting. The structure was impressive and massive. The collection of smaller planes was surprisingly comprehensive. I like the space travel craft and story. Greg enjoyed the airplanes.
A tour guide allowed Andrea in this tiny plane. As an adult I would not trust my person to such a craft but it was an enjoyable novelty for Andrea to explore.
The spruce Goose and other war machines.
A model showing the construction process.
Attempting to appease our tired wandering baby. A quick 30 second change and she was back to walking or rolling in the stroller.
The real plane from Duck Tales. I had no idea that was a real model. I'm impressed with the myriad of ways people have left the ground and flown in the sky.
And back at the track Andrea was playing on the fencing. The seats were comfortable and there were plenty to hold all the spectators.
In her 1500 she got 7th still in medal position. She zoomed to the front then pulled herself back. That small thought- I shouldn't be first cooled her off enough to be 7th. We have been talking about positive affirmations her entire running career. She is not a fast finisher but gains her ground in the beginning. Again probably something mental. She is tough though and fights for her position. We are sure proud of her effort and commitment.
Reluctantly showing us her medals. She does not brag or want to be talked about.
An even more reluctant picture with parents. Oh well we left shortly thereafter. Life with teenagers is always up and down.
She made big gains at this meet and had some positive press. All new experiences at our house.
We enjoyed our time away. We headed home with little traffic and a vague hope we could find lodging somewhere closer to home. In Bend the hotels were double in price from the night before and mostly full. In Burns the hotels were full and closed. So we kept driving. We got home at 3:30 a.m. Thankfully we listened to some audio books by Richard Peck. Traffic was light and the two police we passed were while in a pack of other cars. So no tickets, no incidents, and less frustration as the roads were mostly clear, and we had Saturday at home and could thus do the work that needed to be done.
It's always nice to get away and spend some time with Greg. We enjoyed our site seeing and watching Addie. Life is good we are tired and blessed.
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