Here's the girls with their coach going over last minute strategy. Brittany is the one whose shirt is pulled up in back in an attempt to cool off.
And here they are on the starting line ready to go! Brittany is the third girl from the left.
She ended up doing very well, finishing 3rd on the team and 8th, overall. Her time of 20:32 wasn't what she was hoping for, but considering the conditions and that it was her first collegiate meet, I think she did great! Just wish I could have been there to see her! Looks like it might be another 5 weeks before I get to hug her, again. I had thought she might get to come home for Fall Break on Oct. 4-5, but they have 10 recruits coming in for NCAA official visits, so she needs to stay for that. We'll get to see her compete in mid-October, but she won't be coming home until Thanksgiving. Her absence is taking a lot of getting used to, but she's happy, so I really can't complain too much.
Yesterday, Chris, Abby and I went downtown to Zoo Atlanta. It was our first visit. We've lived here in the Atlanta area for over 5 years now and have never been. We really had a nice time. The weather couldn't have been more perfect! Thought I'd share a few pictures I took while we were there.
Here's a group of brightly colored parakeets...
These three meerkats look like they don't have a care in the world. Talk about TOTAL RELAXATION! Aaahh!
A mama giraffe and her baby. So sweet!
Two orangutans horsing around! I love their faces!
A mama kangaroo with her baby's feet sticking out of her pouch...
Of course, Abby would never think of passing up an opportunity to brush a goat. Boy, was he ever SMELLY! Phew!
Sure hope each of you had a nice, relaxing weekend! Just wish it didn't have to go by so fast!
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Congrats to Brittany!!! I'm sure it makes the seperation a little easier to take knowing that she is happy and doing well!
we are hoping to make it to the zoo in atlanta before moving from here!! we love zoo's and i've heard great things about that one! great pics!!
I love to visit the zoo. It's always been an education for me.
Your girl is amazing running in this heat.
yea, Brittany!
And what a fun time at the Zoo-I love zoo trips!
Sounds like Brittany did a great job even in the heat. LOVE your beautiful zoo pictures. Sounds like you had a great day.♥
Congrats to Brittany, great job. I enjoyed the zoo pictures.
Rock on, Brittany!
I can imagine her absence is tough to get used to. So glad to hear she is doing well.
Fun trip to the zoo!
5 weeks will be gone before you know it!
Hang in...
.mac :)
Definitely sounds like she's off to a good start! I am really starting to feel abit overwhelmed as we visit colleges. WOW! Just so hard to believe! These years REALLY do pass by fast!
Miss you friend!
Wanna read something funny!?!??!
It took me 4 times to remember my password just now while trying to leave you the last comment. HILARIOUS!!!! Has it really been that longggg???
We were so hoping to have time to visit the zoo when we were in Atlanta, on our way out of the country. But we didn't have time!!! I've heard it's great!
Hi April
Glad to hear Brittany's race went well and that she is happy at college. Loved your pictures from the zoo especially the cute baby giraffe. Jessica was thrilled to get Abby's letter yesterday and catch up with her news.
Lindsay
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Wow- loved those zoo pictures, April! I haven't been to the zoo in forever... wait a minute- I LIVE in a zoo! *LOL*
I know you miss Brittany just awful but glad to hear she is settling in nicely... hang in there- Thanksgiving will be here before you know it! (Yikes!)
Sounds like Brittany is doing great!
Love the zoo pictures!
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