Jog-a-thon & Muddy Kids!

Today was the annual Jog-a-thon at the kids' school. And our kiddos worked very hard! They are all so competitive and wanted to be first in their classes. The preschoolers (Willem's group) ran for 15 minutes and Willem completed six laps in that time. They do let you finish the lap you were on when time was up, so he actually ran about 5.5 laps in 15 minutes. He did great and was first in his class! Gabrielle and Cade ran for a full hour in the hot 80 degree weather. Gabrielle was such a star pushing through her pain to get one more lap than last year - 20 total (5 miles!) - and top out of the girls in her class. She was hurting and walked from time to time but mostly ran/jogged and really pushed herself. Cade was also hurting; he had a bad side ache for the first 20 minutes and was mad at himself for not training more but he also pushed himself, was first in his class and did 30 laps (7.5 miles and the same as last year). Great job kids!

Willem and Cade after their run

Red-faced Jorja and Gabrielle!

Gabrielle and her friend, Emma

After the jog-a-thon and school carnival, we brought cousin Meleesa and Cade's friend, Jace, home with us and the kids played in the sprinklers and then the mud! My lawn is in pretty bad shape in one corner (ugh!) but they sure had fun!

Willem, Gabrielle, Meleesa, Jace, Cade