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We arrived home at 11:55 PM after 16 hours in the car. I just had a few thoughts. Remember that this blog is not over. I am encouraging the kids to reflect on their experiences over the next few days and to create blog entries and upload more pictures.

One of the main core values of FIRST Lego League is as follows :

"What we learn is more important than what we win".

I have found this to be true. Main things I learned in Atlanta:

1) It is possible to fit 12 people in a Nissan Murano

2) Yes, you can eat Nachos with a fork

3) The New Zealand accent beats England or Australia any day

Highlights for me personally (as the coach):

1) Seeing my team huddle up for prayer of their own accord with Peter in the lead

2) Observing exemplary behavior from my team members throughout the competition. I never heard Lauren complain once about being the only girl on our team.

3) Seeing Sam smile at me (not just smile, but actually smile at me)

4) Trusting in Luke to handle all programming/robot problems without any help and seeing him succeed

5) Noticing Jon looking after the little New Zealanders (sure that they were lost in the park)

6) Hearing Jacob's voice loud and clear answering the judge's questions through the curtain (We had asked them to speak up)