Wonderful Weekend

We went to San Angelo last weekend for the national track meet. I was really glad that it was so close to home so Katelyn and I could go. It rained for about 2 hours on Saturday afternoon, but other than that it was great.

Two of Jerrod's athletes were able to retain the honor of being National Champions!!!! Nick led the discus competition almost all the way. The guy that was the "favorite" to win (who has thrown over 200 ft this year) threw farther than Nick on his last throw. In true Wildcat form, Nick had an AWESOME throw on his last throw, which also happened to be the last throw of the competition, and claimed the title. It was very exciting to watch.

At the same time this was going on, Linda was busy throwing javelin. She was also able to lead the entire competetion and keep her title as national champion as well. Luckily the discus ring and the javelin runway are very close at Angelo State so Jerrod did not have to do much running in between. He was able to stand in the middle and coach them both.

After Jerrod gave the awards for the discus and javelin he had to hurry back and coach Paige in the discus. She threw very well and ended up with a 4th place finish. Nick also threw shot put on Friday evening and got 7th place. The ACU men finished in 2nd place as a team and the women 6th.

Needless to say it was a busy weekend, but we all had fun. Jerrod told me last night it was the most exciting and satisfying nationals he had ever been to. I was so excited to hear that. He puts so much time and effort into his throwers and it always makes me happy to hear that he is happy with the way the season turned out. Katelyn and I are both so proud of Jerrod and his throwers!!!

How Sweet

This is how I found the 2 loves of my life this morning. Katelyn does not usually get to sleep in the bed with us, but she got up early this morning and I had ALOT to do so I put her in bed with Jerrod. After I got myself ready for school (and field day) and our stuff ready to go to San Angelo for the national track meet I was ready to get Katelyn up. I just smiled when I walked in our bedroom and saw them sleeping so sweetly together. What a way to start the day!!!

What a Week

It has been a super crazy week at the Cook house. First of all, we have been indirectly effected by swine flu. Jerrod is the regional U.I.L. director and has been preparing for the regional track meet all month long. He found out on Wednesday that due to swine flu, all of the regional track meets had been cancelled. This made his day crazy because he had track coaches from all over calling to find out what was going to happen and if thier kids were going to advance to state. Yesterday he found out that the regional meet had been rescheduled and will take place later in May. I have been busy this week at school with TAKS testing - YUCK! I am so glad it is over and hope the last few weeks of school go smooth.

We have also been having the bedtime battle at our house this week. Katelyn gets so tired at night but HATES to go to sleep. I wonder where she gets that from - her nosey mom or her nightowl dad? Last night I finally gave up and put her in her bed instead of trying to fight her until she finally went to sleep. She only fussed for a few minutes and then was sound asleep. This is how I found her this morning though:

I guess I need to put the bumper pad back in her bed so she does not break her foot while she is getting her nightly exercise!!! I should also be concerned that there is a pillow in her head, but I know that I have seen Jerrod like that SEVERAL times so I guess it is ok.

She is also trying to crawl. She is putting more effort into crawling at school than she is at home. She thinks when she is at home that mommy or daddy will pick her up and take where she needs to go. This is one of my favorite pictures because it shows her true colors. She has a temper - believe it or not!!!! She wanted me to pick her up, but I wouldn't and she let me know exactly how mad she was!!!

I hope there is someone out there that feels sorry for her because I certainly do not. If she would be a little more patient instead of getting so angry she would already be where she wanted to go!!

We are getting ready to celebrate birthdays this weekend. Jerrod's birthday is on Sunaday and Grandpa (Glenn) and Caleb's birthday is Tuesday. I am sure that I will have some fun pictures to share next week!