After a LATE night......we were up at 7:30am and managed to get ready for breakfast here in the hotel in less than an hour. Breakfast....???? Well, it left a bit to be desired. There was only one person working at the desk AND putting the food out for the continental breakfast in the breakfast area......NOT enough hotel help!!!!!!! There were tons and tons of people attempting to eat.....the hotel here and ALL hotels in Ames and the surrounding 50 miles were completely filled with the Special Olympics fans.......so, it was a bit troubling to us when we tried to eat. Oh well........not a problem of any consequence!!
We were the Track and Field Olympic site by 10AM.....and there were lots and lots of people there. An hour later when Justin ran his 400M race......well, it was terrifically exciting and he was pumped for the race. He finished 2nd in his heat......and as of now, we still have not learned who has made the final race "for the Gold". Things are a bit slow as far as the communications are here at these Special Olympics.........one of the problems that are bound to occur with something as large as this....and for the FIRST time ever!!!
We watched a few more events.....and then we moved to the Gymnastics in one of the gyms....and enjoyed seeing the thrill that the competitors felt when they did the BEST that they could do!!! Again........some real tear jerkers!
Back to the hotel we came..........and relaxed and enjoyed the facilities: pool, putting greens, exerecise facilities, etc., etc. The 1st Lady's sister and husband were guests at a reception for parents that was held in a University gardens area.....and were fortunate to get to meet and talk with Eunice Kennedy Shriver!!!! They were excited when they returned here to the hotel.....and had a couple of pictures made with her.
We, on the other hand, ate at in the adjoining Chicago Pizza House......connected to the hotel. There were 8 of us with Justin's brother and sister and their families......and it was really great food....and 110 choices for different beers to accompany the meal.
And now.......the evening is young however, we have to be at the Track by 8:30AM in the morning, so it will be an early "lights out" evening. The pictures from this morning are posted below......enjoy even tho you can't quite feel the excitement of the moment!!!!!
And.....as you can probably believe....
Life is GREAT.....and I hope it is for all of you, also!!!!
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