Bobby Mitchell 5K in Amory

Saturday, November 7th, Cale & a few of the other Spartans ran in a 5K in Amory, MS. Very few people ran that day, but we all had a good time. The people in charge of this run were all very nice and generous with prizes and trophies. The money went toward scholarships for students wanting a career in education.

Cale

I thought this picture was sweet. Daughter and Daddy!

(Olivia and Jimmy Johnson)

Ages 15-19 winners

Forrest Tate, 1st place

James Taylor, 2nd place

Cale George, 3rd place

Spartan Girls also received trophies.

Olivia Johnson

Martha Chunn

Julie Johnson

All of the male trophy winners

After the race, we tried a little restaurant that one of our church members had recommended. The Nibble Nook had delicious omelets, pancakes, biscuits, eggs, sausage, bacon, tenderloin, gravy, grits, and coffee! Forrest, Cale, Julie, Margaret, Martha, & Olivia

I sat in the van with Leah and Sam during the race. They watched part of a movie. Roan, their mother parked so we could watch the race from the van. Leah, Sam, and I stayed toasty warm! They were well behaved and very sweet and fun!

They gave me this gift.

What a pretty package!

Inside was a beautiful fall harvest angel.

Thanks Sam and Leah!

Spartan Shaving Cream Fight, 2009

October 22, 2009

Veterans Park

It all started out so peaceful and calm. (and CLEAN!)

Coach Heather is telling the team the rules.
A little shaving cream tag!

Still recognizable!

Looks like fun!

OK, whose children are these?

I THINK one of those is mine!

Tupelo Invitational 5K, Oct. 2009

October 17, 2009

The Spartans ran in The Tupelo Invitational 5K on a very cold Sat. morning.

Marshal, Zack, Cale, and Logan
before race

Some of the Spartan Mothers

Mississippi College XC Meet

Saturday, October 10, Spartans participated in a

Cross Country Meet at Mississippi College in Clinton.

The Spartan girls placed 2nd in their division.

Everyone did great; there are many proud Spartan fans.

The Spartan Team, Coach Heather, and families of the team stayedin a motel Friday night before the race. Some of the kids got togetherand played Uno before bedtime. Some of us old people even joined in onthe fun! Those kids are competitive even when they aren't running!

(Emilee, Noelle, Cale, Forest, and Josh)

YES IT RAINED alot several days in a row before the race, so therefore the course was muddy. The Spartans are getting used to running in mud! The boys feet and legs are clean in this picture taken before the race.

Two Spartan families set up tents and shared with all of us.

The Spartan boys sat and laid around while waiting on their turn to run.

Some of the Spartan girls crocheted, talked, and read.

All kinds of cute rain boots were worn!

Noelle, David, and Kathy before the race. Special thanks to David, Kathy, and Josh. They let Cale ride to Clinton with them Friday. They were able to leave before we did. Mrs. Heather and the team met to walk the course.

Kathy, Noelle, Me, and Penny resting and sporting our new rain boots!

Asking God to bless.

Last minute coaching!

Almost 200 boys ran in this division. I just sort rounded off in my head, I'm guessing over one thousand runners participated Saturday. There were runners in every direction that I looked!

Noelle and Scot hurrying from one point to another
to cheer the Spartans on!

Cale

Close to the finish line!

Cale's time: 22:23

Remember the Clean feet and legs?

No more!

Cale, Zack, Josh, Logan, Forest, and Landers with Coach Heather

Corinth Rotary 5K

Stretching and warming up before race

Cale ran his best race. His time was 22:07


Julie, Alec, and David watching award ceremony

Josh with his trophy!
Several Spartans took home awards.
This was such a nice race, very organized, and the scenery was beautiful.


Noelle and I are smiling in spite of an early morning

David and Kathy
(after race, we ate at McAllisters)

Minnis and George families

I walked around the block after the race. I just have to

share what I saw with you. This house was built in the 1800's.

So inviting...

I was fascinated with this breezeway.

Bodock 5K, 8-14-09

Cale and Noelle smile on the way to the race!

Noelle is glad to get to go to Cale's race. Most 5Ks

are on Saturday mornings and she works every

Saturday. This one began at 8 p.m.

Just us George girls!

Noelle, Claire, Stephanie, and Kathy before the race

Scot and Cale before the race

Boys will be boys!!! (even the big boys!) Ha.
Cale stretching and Jimmy pushing???

Stretch boys stretch!

Coach Heather doing her thing: coaching!

Alot of Spartans participated; all did great!

I think around 300 people ran...

Run people run!

Mrs. Kay Bain entertained at the Bodock Festival

The girls had their picture made with Kay

Even Elvis was at the festival

David and Josh ran a great race!

Here they are enjoying a healthy snack after the race.

Cale and his fan club!