Bleeding Purple!

Dalton signed with Weber State University to run Cross Country, Indoor Track and Track and Field. He has been training with Weber for several weeks and it is very exhausting. He runs all over but most often up in the trails above the University. He was almost bitten by a rattle snake last week. The snake was not coiled so it could not spring far enough and missed his thigh by inches.
He had his first race Saturday, September 4th at Utah State. He was running unattached as his coaches are still deciding whether to red shirt him or not. He ran super! He came in 7th overall among 26 runners. He was WSU's third fastest runner in the race (missed 2nd by 5/10 of a second or something). 6K with a time of 22:46. (not the best time but good for a season opener and a freshmen) He surprised everyone. Mom and dad were jumping and yelling and crying and laughing...yes, we made quite a scene I am sure. Coach Geibel was there with us to watch him run. We were all very proud of Dalton. Sorry about the sweaty watch coach. We need to get Dalton his own watch to keep his pace with.
Dalton was the fastest running freshmen in the group. You can look up the stats on the USU website.
Wish I had a picture! I forgot my camera...the 20 reminders to myself were not enough to remember. :( Maybe it is for the best...his running clothes were a little weird.
Next race, Bozeman Montana on the 18th. Still don't know if he will run unattached being red shirted or for the team. Time will tell.

The Zundel's have Talent!!

It can be said that the Zundel family has talent. To the myriad of sport and musical abilities we now add the crowning jewel...Twinkie eating!! Yes, the Zundel's seem to have a knack for eating twinkies...several in mere minutes! At the annual Medsker swim party we were able to sweep the contests. Jackson was able to capture the junior division while Majerle made herself sick to win the women's challenge. Dalton was able to finish off a whopping 9 twinkies to take home the prize in the men's heat.
Let me put your curiosity at ease by letting you know that no, we do not practice twinkie eating at Family Home Evening, and Yes, we do have big mouths and big appetites.
The fearless leaders, Mom and Dad, are not quite sure where this night's events rank in their list of proud moments. We will take what we can get.

School's Back in Session!

And the Zundel's are every bit as busy as we were last year. Reagan and Jackson are alone at the Elementary School, Kennedey started at the Jr. High with Audrey.
Majerle is alone at the high school. She is a Junior this year and active in Volleyball and Cross Country. Very promising talent in each sport.
Audrey is playing Volleyball on the Freshmen team. She is quite good. All the kids are trying to keep up with their piano. Audrey is playing the flute again this year and Majerle is still playing the violin. Much to her mothers disappointment, Majerle has decided not to play the bagpipes :(
Dalton started up at Weber State two weeks ago. He has been running with them for a while now. Had his first race Saturday and did fantastic.
Jackson has started Scouts and is loving it. Reagan turned eight in May and attends activity days when she and mom remember.