Let The Games Begin!

Last year Jill and I went in a 8K race. This was the beginning of an obsession for her....an obsession to compete in the Olympics. Today we watched the Opening Ceremonies. Just like usual, she got out her notebook and wrote down the things that inspired her and the things she thought were worthy of noting. She was a little disappointed to find out that after that everyone in Bejing was going to bed and that there wasn't going to be any competition to watch....so instead she and Peirce went outside and did an Olympic mural with sidewalk chalk. I just love the ideas they come up with when they're excited about something.

The Chinese Flag

A gold medal!

The Olympic Rings

Bug Olympics (Bug Olympics?? Some poor unsuspecting ants were recruited to play this)
I know you can't read this....but it is interesting Olympic facts that Jill learned watching the opening ceremonies today.
The podium for Gold, Silver and Bronze winners.

The torch relay