Tia had a traumatic month. She gave herself a stress fracture in her right tibia one week before the state competition and couldn't compete. She was devastated! (understandably) So she has spent the last 5 weeks with crutches, heating pad, and very little walking. This week she passed the hopping test with no pain, so she can return to the gym next week. HURRAY! As you all know, Tia is not very good at sitting still. She did manage to get some cross training in with the swim team, and some spin classes though.
We all had a great time at the Strawberry Days race. Brooklyn ran the 5K for the first time. I am so proud of her. Alex and Kobe both did it in around 21:00 I think. I still need to get pictures from Bree. Maybe they'll get put in later. We kept up the Mickelson tradition of every kid getting drawn in the raffle. Tia didn't even get to run, but she won a prize--go figure.
Alex and Kobe are doing alot of soccer. Alex has switched clubs in hopes of better coaching. So far he loves the new team. Their AAA team is playing in a tournament next week and asked Alex to guest play with them (he plays on the AA team). I'll give updates afterwards if it goes well. He's pretty excited though. Kobe's team moved up to AAA this year. Their tournament season starts in August, so you'll have to wait until then. Rest asured, Kobe is still the best defender in the WORLD!
We had SO much fun for the 4th of July. We met my sister and brother (Bree and Cory), and Steve's sister (Brenda) and their families for the hot air balloon lauch. That is always so amazing. Later in the evening we had a great BBQ at Bree's house and watched the city fire works and lit some of our own.
Brooklyn and Steve at the balloons
Our group
Tia, Alex, and Kobe
Tia with her crutches....so glad those are gone this week...let me say in her behalf: they are only cool for a few minutes, then they drive you crazy because they really slow you down!
Here is Brooklyn's "Cartwheel of Fire"
Paul and Alex lighting bottle rockets (should I admit we had those?)
Everyone watching the bottle rocket--I like Bree's girls covering their ears in the background!
I thought I'd throw in a few pics of Kobe eating my famous Orange Beef--one day I'll get him to like Chinese! All is not lost however, he does like Thai food.
Tia used one of her many afternoons with nothing to do making this cute cake. She's getting pretty good. She even made the cake from scratch...lots of time on her hands these days. Can you guess who it is? Kobe had no trouble eating this one.
Bree and I have our second 50 mile ride happening tomorrow morning. The quest for 100 is on! We are going to try to get some pictures. Bree will probably get them posted way before I do though.
Steve is nearly back to full speed after his knee scope. He is running and cycling and very happy to be doing so pain free. He is enjoying life at youth conference this week. They are river rafting outside of Jackson Hole. I am enjoying the freedom of only two kids this week--HEAVENLY!
Shamae
