Run, Run As Fast As You Can

Yesterday was our elementary school's Boosterthon Fun Run. The older two have spent the last week or so collecting pledges for the number of laps they could run. Then yesterday they got to go out and run their hearts out.

I love this fundraiser. It's fun for the kids. It's fun for the parents. It's fun for the teachers. And it's wildly effective. Bonus, no stale chocolates or overpriced gift wrap. The Boosterthon team does such a good job of getting the kids excited throughout the week. By yesterday they were all really eager to run. The atmosphere is like a big party which only adds to the fun of it.

Sicily got to help this year by handing out water. It made her feel big and she was very helpful. All of the grade levels were at different times and since we were helping at the water table, the two of us camped out at the school all day. It was a tiring day for all of us. But between this event and St. Patrick's Day fun, yesterday was one of those wonderful ones you never forget.

Chris ran 50 laps which is the equivalent of 3 miles!

Laps are marked off on their shirts each time they cross the start/finish line. This is his finished shirt. It makes it easy to know how much you owe them. (side note: look at his awesome hair. his dad is jealous.)

Sisters saying hello at the beginning of the race

Does every sporting event have to start with the national anthem?

Analiese ran 39 laps! This group of 1st graders were all red faced and out of breath by the end. They ran as hard as their little legs would carry them.

The Irish water girl got a lot of isn't-she-cute giggles from other moms. But it turned out she was on just the right level for the kids to reach out and grab a cup from as they ran by. She was very proud of her contribution.