My running group held a "Run to Remember" event on Memorial Day. It was really nice. It was a great way to get the kids out to something fun and to help them remember why we have Memorial Day. We all met up at the park. We had our flag to carry and flags along the path. We had our group photo, and a prayer. Each of us said who we were running for. I had chosen Air Force member Dan Wassom, who had died a few weeks earlier in the Arkansas tornado. He was killed while protecting his daughter.
After we talked about who we were dedicating our run for, we lined up the kids and then we were off! It was suppose to be a timed run- 20 minutes out and turn around. That way everyone would be back around the same time. Marian and Delaney took off on their scooters and I didn't see them again till the homestretch. They had gone the 4 mile loop. Rylee started off on her scooter and made it 20 yards before leaving it in the grass. We walked about a mile. She was hot and grumpy and done, so we didn't go far.
When we all got back, there was a picnic and play at the park. Some wise mom brought buckets and squirt guns and there was a lot of fun had by the kids. I enjoyed myself as well and we stayed later than I had expected. It was a lovely day.
Most of the group.
Delaney looks less than enthused!
The kids are about ready to go. Marian is on the far left, Rylee and Delaney on the far right.
Me and Rylee are the tail-end-charlie. Look at them go!
One hot, crabby kid who said it was too bright to open her eyes, and me.
Rylee, homeward bound.
She did decide it was okay to pose nicely by the flags.
Oooh look what we saw crossing the road!
We gave him an assist to the canal. Rylee was fascinated, but the turtle was shy.
Marian, coming 'round the bend and headed for the end!
I could not believe Delaney rode to the end and back without crying or stopping! Yay Delaney!
The homestretch for the grown ups.
Then it was time for water fun!
This kid had an evil cackle. Thank goodness her aim was awful!
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