Seeing double and triple

Today was Twins Day at Bagby.

Lily's friends Mari and Jenna picked out the blouses. Lily told me, "it's not really my style," but she was a good sport. Though the ribbon Jenna brought this morning to tie up their hair nearly pushed Lily over the edge.

Amalia and her twin, Caroline, are much more simpatico. 

Girls on the Run 2016

This year was Lily's second time taking part in the running/empowerment program that is Girls on the Run. Saturday was the culmination 5K. 

The Bagby team dressed in togas as the goddess Nike for their costumes. Amalia was all too happy to help decorate.

 She also gleefully sprayed my hair. 

 The 6:30 a.m. Silicon Valley GOTR crowd.

 The Bagby Toga Team

 Coach Andy!

 Warming up.

Andy and the girls right before the race was about to start.

Fly, winged feet, fly!

 At the finish line.

Post-race selfie.

Post-race feast.

Getting her award from the coaches. Another great year! Looking forward to Amalia's turn next year. 

Movin' on up

 On Saturday, Amalia was promoted to the next level of gymnastics (from Intermediate I to Intermediate II) at a "gold medal ceremony."

Here they are warming up. 

Her vault.

The bars.

The floor. 

Waiting for her turn on the beam.

 With her gold medal.

And her coach.