having a field day

The soccer field at the local international school 

was teeming with people early Friday morning for Field Day,

the annual pre-Spring Break event for elementary and middle school students.

Michael's favorite event is always the 1k. 

He had some tough competition from the other 7th & 8th grade boys 

(you can see that Michael on the right in his red t-shirt 

wasn't exactly the longest-legged man on the track)

But he still managed to come in first. (Way to go, Michael!!)

(He wishes they'd figure out a way to do a 5k,

but a student got lost out in the neighborhood a few years ago(!), 

and the on-campus options are pretty limited.)

The three-legged race was more of a challenge,

being paired with a friend who is a little bit taller...

photo thanks to Mrs. Shiel

The morning ended in an all-school relay

and Michael carried the baton over the finish line first for his team,

with his good friend J right behind him...

Way to go, guys!!

Michael with friends of all ages...

 The morning was a gift from God,

with bright sunshine,

great friends,

and strong, healthy bodies in competition

to the glory of God!

Every time I step on the field 

I will give everything I have...

-Tim Tebow