Junior Olympics

April 19th-25th was spent at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs.

 Our oldest qualified to participate in the National Junior Olympics in Air Rifle and Small-bore Rifle.

 We decided that our second oldest should go this year since he is following closely behind...to give him a glimpse of the next level.

 It really is a surreal place, a place of champions.

 The first day was spent checking in equipment and rifles...everything passed!

The boys had to see how they measured up...

 not too far off!

 I begged for a picture of all three of them (Dad and sons), but this is as close as I got!  They had a great week together!

 Air Rifle was the first match and our oldest did very well!

 He shot a new high of 572 and finished 11th in his age group, 41st overall.

 The next match was Small-bore Rifle which is shot with an electronic bull.

 Our son shot his Diana...complete with his new custom-made (thanks to his Dad) cheek piece.

 He also shot very well in small-bore, with a new high of 1107, 14th in his age-group, 46th overall.

This is what his Dad does the whole time....feels lots of stress, tries to relax, and texts me with periodic updates.  We are so proud of the progress our oldest has made and we're so grateful he was able to spend this fun week with his brother and Dad.