Saturday, April 9, 2011

The gold medal goes to. . . . Liam!

Liam now has a gold medal. It was a prize from his first ever, 1k, race. It officially ushered him into our competitive society. It's a  harsh world where unfortunately people are labeled, graded, and judged as faster, slower, better, or worse.  Even at age 3.  Despite this realization, I'll admit, I did get a little teary eyed watching him surge through the crowds of disoriented kids, all by himself. 
Our little champion. "Fast as Lightening McQueen" (self declared :)  )

 Liams friend Abe was there too, right along side him for the start.
This is a picture at NASA's 'Rocket Garden' we visited this week. (What else do you do with outdated rocket science, right?)
This is a picture of the hysteria that ensues when I briefly leave the room-  Elsie is chewing on a screw driver, blue ink marking her face and clothes. Smiling. Liam laughing uncontrollably. Typical.

5 comments:

deerhollow said...

Love that boy!! What a great job...fastest boy we know!! WOWEEE!!!! We are so proud of you, Liam. You did such a great job finishing that race. So glad you were able to earn a gold medal! Thanks for being such a great example for all of us. You worked hard!

We love you!!
Papa & Nana
xoxo

Kisses for Elsie too xoxo

Krystal said...

Go Liam Go! Do you have any tips for me so I can run as fast as Lightning McQueen? Good Job! Love you!

the firths said...

krystal- Liam says the trick is "use your arms and legs."- Brilliant.

Jake Lindsey Molly Owen said...

Hooray for Liam! You are awesome. Way to go.

Molly clapped when she saw you and Else's pictures.

We love you

deerhollow said...

We visit this post at least once a day!
xoxoxoxo