Character Kid

Proud of Jackson Frederick Karl! October recipient of the Character Kid award at Woodrow Cummins Elementary, as voted on by the teachers, for Responsibility.

Randomness

 Life is crazy busy, our new Team Karl motto. 

 Gray is focusing on pastels right now in art.  I think she really likes using this medium. 

 Pete's post-elk-trip beard...glad that is gone. 

 Gray's entry into the Faulkner County Fair.  First place in Youth Graphite, favorite part = $3.00 check.

 Recent graduates of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Hunter's Education course for 2012.  Both passed their written exam with flying colors. 

 Best chocolate lab...ever. 

 Gray and her BF Brooklyn on our way to 14th birthday dinner. 

 Happy birthday Gray Gray!

 Can you believe it?

 Favorite book character parade at Woodrow Cummins this morning.  Peeta Mellark from the Hunger Games tribute parade scene. 

First Day of School - 2012

 The future for 3rd grade is so bright, he has to wear his shades.

 Gray and Bianca.

Add Whitney...

 8th graders...

 My babies...

 My babies...

And my babies...
Love to all...D

20 years!

Medals and Relay Ribbon

The Results are IN!

Sorry for the late post, but those of you on Facebook already know!  Gracie went into this year's long course state championships with 2 goals - to swim fast enough to make it to finals at least once, and to drop time in her 50 free. 

At the end of 2 full (and H-O-T) days and nights of prelims and finals, she not only made it to finals in her signature event - the 100 Breaststroke - but also eeked out a finals entry for the 200 Breaststroke as well!  She finished her 100 Breast with a new personal best and A ranked state time.  She stayed consistent and finished 6th in the state for both events.  She also took 2 full seconds off of her 50 free. 

 They just announced her A time and finals entry for 100 BR.

 Gray and Sarah Grace...

 Gray and Mackenzie...

 Last words of wisdom and strategery from Coach Corey...

 And yes, Jackson was cold...it was 7:00 am.  His 'cold' didn't last long, believe me.

 Marching out for finals and announcing each swimmer. 

Well done Gray!  Proud of your hard work! - D

Pictures from Oklahoma!