The girl, boy and I ran a 5k on Saturday. It was the boy's first 5k. Unfortunately, hubby had to work, so he couldn't come. Maybe next time, we can all run as a family.
On your mark, get set, go...
The girl and boy at the starting line. Since there were close to 3,000 people running the race, it was a slow start. The girl has purple and green stripes in her hair and the boy has orange and red stripes. There was a booth area that was spraying temporary color on people's hair before the race. I love this 5k, it is so festive and family friendly.
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The girl and her close friend K, before the race. Our group of girls decided to go with a "hula" theme for the race. It was very cute, seeing the girls and their families in the spirit of the race. There were a bunch of Dads and brothers wearing hula attire, with multicolored hair paint. The boy wore puca shells in homage to our hula spirit.
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Relaxing at the end of the race. All of the kids did amazingly well. We had set up a breakfast buffet for them after the race, as it wasn't even 9:00 by the time they finished. They ate, fed the ducks and played by the lake.
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The girl and her coach. The coach, K is amazing. She started the program at our school. The girl and she have become close over the last two years.
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After the race was over, we went to the local farmers market to stock up. Since it is only a mile from our house, I suggested we take the dog and walk to it. That suggestion was vetoed. This is what happens when you teach children about democracy.
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The girl right after she got her ears pierced. She was so happy! We made her wait until she went from single to double digits to get them pierced. She picked little emerald earrings, her birthstone.
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Evidently, hubby is right and crazy does run in my family. I am sure glad it skipped a generation, going from their Great Aunt to my kids.
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The girl blowing out a candle on her birthday ice cream. She wanted to go to her favorite restaurant for lunch after she go her ears pierced. Her Auntie joined us.
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The boy and his friends on a spinning ride. Since those are the only types of rides I can't do, the kids of course love them. I am glad they are old enough to go on with their friends.
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We ended the day with dinner at a local restaurant. I made the kids pick something healthy, to balance out all of the stuff they ate at the carnival. I know, eating out twice in one day...how extravagant. Good thing the girl doesn't go from double to triple digits for another 90 years.
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We were all worn out after dinner.
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