This last Friday was Special Olympics: Track & Field. It was scheduled for the previous Friday but the weather report was bad so they rescheduled and the day was so beautiful. It was breezy and comfortable.
Alexis competed in two events this year: the fifty meter dash and the softball toss. I was a little disappointed that she was in only two events. Last year she was in at least three. She gets so excited to race.
She didn't get to participate until after lunch. Waiting was hard for her. She was ready to go. Her first event was the Softball Toss. This cracks me up. It never goes very far. I don't even know if she likes doing this one. I do know is that she likes to have everyone clap for her. Who doesn't? It feels good to be supported.
Alexis got fourth place. Lucky for her she really doesn't care. She just aims for certain color. She prefers the yellow ones (third place). I love her!
Alexis' last event was the Fifty Meter dash. We practice at home by going for walks and we cheer her on. I always get emotional when she races. There is just so much joy at these events. Alexis got a blue ribbon for this one (first place) only because she didn't race anyone else. Ellie wanted to run too. It was cute.
Alexis is number one!
Alexis looks like she had a great time. Love all the photos!
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