As is always the case when the Snodgrass family gathers, competitions of athletic prowess emerged. It all started with Grandma Julie and Katie doing gymnastics in the front yard. 
Do any other children have grandmothers who can demonstrate round offs and cartwheels? I find it unlikely.
But then Jacob and Josh got into a little brotherly competition.
Jacob, the patent lawyer:
Josh, the electrical engineer:
There was a time way back, when these competitions would be in full swing and someone (not Jacob; he knew better) inevitably would call out for me to join in and try to top whatever feat had just been accomplished. I would hem and I would haw and I would mention having been in remedial gym for two years in elementary school, but eventually I would be cajoled into attempting whatever difficult thing was being done. And I would fail miserably. And Julie would kindly give me some out, like, "Well, at least your manicure looks nice against the pull-up bar." Then I would resume my official role as judge/cheerleader. Now, everyone knows better, so I get to enjoy these competitions sans humiliation. From the front porch.
Regardless of one's role, though, the Snodgrass Olympics are always fun!
Once we got the competitive drive out of our collective system, we turned back to the task at hand--Ben's First Holy Communion. We were so proud our First Communicant!
And Andrew required only one mid-Mass wardrobe change!
Afterward, we enjoyed a lovely luncheon and got in a little more family time before heading home!
2 comments:
It's wonderful to see all the Snodgrasses!
What a fun weekend! I am reminded of Laura Bush's smiling remark when urged to participate in Bush touch football --"I do participate. I read, I smoke, I admire." (Not advocating smoking here, of course!!) And Julie, you look SO terrific!Maybe this is how Jacob and Josh got so brainy, anyway---I'm sure it's good for your head unless you fall on it! Love, Mama
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