I Love the Amazing Race. We have watched it every year since it started and had tv. Someday we will get to participate but until then I just pick my favorites and my not so favorites. I loved the hippie married couple from Oregon but they have been the first to depart. I already have a strong dislike for Tina. I have yet to decide about the rest.
We have had some gorgeous days with blue skies and crunchy leaves on the ground. It is so amazing and we didn't get a chance to go on a single hike.
I did get to go on S.'s field trip to collect salmon eggs for their fish tank. Every year the second grade gets salmon eggs and then in the spring let the fry go in the creek. There is an Anchorage School District collection site for all the schools to get their eggs. It was very interesting to watch them get the eggs from the female and a the milt from the male and fertalize them right in front of us all. I learned a ton. Like until water is added they aren't fertalized. A female salmon will lay about 2-3 thousand eggs and only 2 will make it back up the creek. I was a bit curious as to how many questions this 2nd grade class would have regarding this fertilization process but there were none. I didn't even have to worry about the "talk" at home. This photo was right before all the eggs were spilled.
S. ran in her first race and loved it! Before the race we had a conversation that went a bit like this:
Me: Make sure that you follow the kids ahead so that you don't get lost. You'll be going through the woods and tunnels.
S: Well Mom I'll be in the lead so what do I do then?
Me: Does that me you're going to RUN the whole way?!
S: Mom I'm going to win it!
Matt and I also got to attend a fancy dinner for the World Affairs Organization as a guest of Matt's work. I was a bit worried about attending a dinner with leading community leaders and Matt's big bosses but it turned out great. Our table had some very interesting people from all walks of life. One English artist was visiting from Beijing where she had been taking portraits of the workers building the Olympic avenues. And 6 others just like that. The food was even good. Our steaks were cooked perfectly, which is truly amazing for a large group. The only bummer thing is that we weren't able to get one of those great pictures, I guess that happens when you're photographer is 7.
6 comments:
First I think you and Matt look great! I just watched The Amazing Race today. (Thanks to my DVR) I think I'm going to be cheering on the Mom and Son team. Its funny how soon I pick the ones I don't like. The newly dating couple, the one where he is a running coach, yeah I don't like them. Tell Sophie congrats on her run!
Catherine,
It sounds like you did have a great week. You and matt looked great and like you has so much fun! It is nice to have a reason to get dressed up once in awhile. Tell Sophie congratulations, that is so great she ran the race. I will have to check out the amazing race sometime. I remember you really enjoyed it in Pullman but I haven't ever really gotten around to watching it.
~Kim
Awww you look sooo great! How funny about the salmon, when I was pregnant with Bradyn, Brooklyn started asking questions, we had no idea what to tell her! HA!
Wow! You both look fantastic! All gussied up. Yard looks really good also. So glad you had a good time and an opportunity to go.
So Sophie is as competitive as her parents. Great attitude! Thanks for sharing.
Dang! I have a HOT wife!!!
You guys looks seriously awesome all dressed up - How fun! We were really into the Amazing Race I think the first two seasons, but haven't had tv since...Nick & I really enjoyed it though. Tell Sophie we're really proud of her!! What a great attitude!!
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