Un Partido de Futbol

Since we have a lot of Hispanic friends, we have been watching some of the Copa America soccer tournament. Colombian Chris wanted us to witness a game with his very patriotic mama so we made an evening of it. First was eating Arepas Colombianas from a vendor in Sandy and latin dancing in the parking lot while waiting for the food.

It was fun to use Spanish again! Chris told us we had to wear Colombian colors of red, blue, or yellow. I just used the shirt from the freedom run even though it looked like it was from Chile. The game was really rough and intense between Argentina and Colombia, but it ended 0-0. Apparently this was good for Colombia and bad for Argentina.

The Freedom Run

The Wood Family 5k runners this year were Mama, Jake, Me, Rebecca, and Andrea. Long-legged Becca had the fastest time for our family. Jake pulled off another "I think I'll run it in my normal clothes and shoes. Why not?" Mom ran it like the trooper she is and did well in her division. Corry woke up sick that morning and couldn't come. Andrea and I had run the course 2 days before to get used to the uphill finish. During the practice run I had to pull her along. During the real race she pulled me along. Since Andrea was my running buddy, I only have pictures of us.

 The little gazelle with her iPod.

 Before the run.

Finishers! The 5k was surprisingly fun. Friends and neighbors and pre-parade watchers cheer you along. Occasionally there would be music blasting along the parade/run route. Lots of fun!