Today was the last day of winter activities at Maggie's school. For the past six Mondays (not including holidays) the students spent the afternoon in ski lessons up at Grand Targhee. On this last day, the ski school and the Learning Academy organized a fun ski race for the kids at all levels. They put up gates/flags on Bobsled Run and each child got one timed run through the course. The course was lined with cheering parents and teachers as each child, aged 4-12, took his or her turn. It was a gorgeous, sunny, warm, spring-skiing-type day! At the end of the race, there was an awards ceremony. The announcer reminded the children that, just like in the Olympics, not everyone gets a medal, but that everyone should be proud of their efforts and accomplishments. Maggie got a sad little look and said, "Mommy I wish I could get a medal!" Her group was the first to be awarded prizes, and she was so excited when her friend Gabby was called up - Maggie gave Gabby a gentle hug/nudge to go up and get her medal - so cute. Then, the announcer said, "... and in first place, Maggie Lang!!" Of course at that point, Maggie got all shy, but she went up with her friends and got her first place trophy. Although she was shy at that moment, she was very proud to bring her trophy home and show it to her brothers. Connor was especially excited and happy for her ... and genuinely proud!
One picture is Maggie "on deck" at the starting line. Our friend took the picture of us with Maggie right after her run. And the other picture is the view I had from the top today -- it just doesn't get old.
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