REGIONALS!!!

Our entire family uses the A.C.E. curriculum for school. Our parents (All except my Daddy) used it when they were children, and our Grandparents and Great-Grandparents had a Christian school using A.C.E. for many years. Every year, A.C.E. has a Regional convention in each State for the students to come and compete for a week. There are speakers every night, and it is always great. This past week, our family went a couple hours North for the Suncoast Regional Convention.

Everyone did really well in all of their events, and were blessed by the meetings every evening. Here are some pictures from the week!!

(PS: We did lots of music and platform events, but for some reason we have no pictures of them.) :/ :)Regionals 2008! The first night, the speaker, Mr Tony Hinajosa, had all the sponsors singing an...interesting..song with some...interesting...actions. :) VERY humorous!

Sarah and Graddaddy at the first rally.
The boys in black

Three little girls and their Mama

Track and Field

Daniel doing shotput!!

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RG doing Shot put! He placed 3rd

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The Mothers watching track and field

Pete doing running long-jump

Michael running the mile -He got 2nd

A couple years ago, we met "Calvary Christian School" at Regionals. It has been a joy to see them every year at convention, and a bit throughout the year when we get together.

Sierra is ready to run!!!

She placed 2nd in her race.

Our friend Grace Boggess ran the mile, and placed 2nd.


Jordan's race He got 2nd in the first heat

Jordan hurt his leg, but persevered, and finished both heats, placing 4th in the finals.

Will Marvel runs against Jordan He won 1st

Hi...my name's Joey.

Sarah and Michael shoot archery
Ready, Aim, Fire!!

Sarah got 3rd, Michael got 1st The boy's second and last game. They lost by 2 points, one basket, and had 3 overtimes.

They did really great in both games! We were very proud of them.
Uncle Jay coaching the boys Mama and Grandmama watch basketball.
Brother Hart and Grandaddy-Longtime friends.
The Onlookers

Aunt Molly was drafted as the basketball scorekeeper. :)
First Place P.A.C.E. Bowl team!

Kitty, RG, Gracie and Matthew

Pretty in Pink, watching PACE Bowl.

Julia and Grandmama at lunch
Mama Aunt Molly and Aunt Katie enjoy their meal together

Gracie, Will, Sarah and Jordan wait in the awards line
First Place Small Instrumental Ensemble...Community Christian!!
The "C.A.P." (Communication and Potential Leadership Award) winners

Callie-3rd, Kitty, Gracie and Mary-3-way tie for 2nd, Sarah-1st.

Our school placed first over all in Academics, first over all in Platform, and second over all in Music!!

We all had a grand and very blessed time! It was a relaxing week. (For me at least) Thank you Grandmama, and others for all you do to get us there!!

~Posted by Sarah~