Senior Games Day 3

Today was the final day for the Track and Field events of the Senior Games. Dad participated in the 100 meter and the discus. He got a silver medal in both events (80 - 84 age group). The boys had a great time watching Grandpa compete. He did pretty well for 81. 7 events and 7 medals. 5 Silvers and 2 Bronze. Go DAD!!!!!!!

JEEP!

Today we also took Grandpa Baker's Jeep out for an adventure. I think I gave him a near heart attack when I almost bogged down in some sand in a creek bed. Nothing 4-low and a little momentum couldn't get out of though. We had a lot of fun! It reminded me of the old days in Farmington Canyon. Dan Pritt and I used to get the old two wheel datsun in some crazy places. Matthew and Christopher had a blast! We also drove past an old quarry where there were huge piles of some kind of Crystal rock. We will be bringing home some samples.

Senior Games Day 2

Today was another great day for Grandpa Marcusen. He competed in 3 events. Unfortunatley, I forgot the camera. He took the bronze in the Standing Long Jump and the Javelin. He took Silver in the 50 Meter sprint. After the events we went to an Awards ceremony for the Athletes that have competed in the Senior Games for over 20 years. Way to go Grandpa Marcusen!!!!!

Senior Games Day 1

Today was the first day for the Senior Games. My Dad participated in the High Jump and the Shot Put. It is amazing to watch an 81 year old running and jumping! He did great and recieved Silver Medals in both events.

Snow Canyon

After the two events were done for the games we headed to Snow Canyon to climb some petrified sand dunes. Matthew and Chris climbed these in 2004 and have been looking forward to it for the past few weeks.

Zion's National Park

We arrived in St. George at 12:30 AM (2:30 AM Eastern Time) after a very long day flying and driving. The boys had fun on the plane, then slept the 2 hour drive to St. George. However, at 6:30 AM we were all up and ready to go! We decided to head to Zion's National Park with Grammie and Grandpa Baker for the day. This park is my favorite National Park, and one of my most favorite places period. Matthew and Christopher were absolutely in awe as we drove from St. George to Zions. We did lots of hiking and had an awesome picnic.

Trip to St. George

My Dad (Lex Marcusen) has been competing in the Huntsman World Senior Olympics since I was in high school. I regret to say that I have never taken the time to watch him compete. He has been a track & field athlete his entire life and is now 81 years old. This year I decided that if I didn't make it a priority, I may never have the opportunity. So I am pulling Matthew and Chris out of school for a week and heading out to St. George Utah to watch Grandpa Marcusen compete.

Today we will fly to Las Vegas, pick up a rental car and drive to St. George. We are staying with Grammie and Grandpa Baker (Shauna's Mom). I'll be posting pictures of each day's events.