Wilsonville Kid's Fun Run

We have found a new tradition. We participated for the first time in a kid's fun run. Kirk and I are participating in the Hood to Coast this year and our kids have been very excited to run in it also. I thought it would be a good idea to find a race of their very own since the H2C might be a bit much for them. I found the Wilsonville Kid's Fun Run and signed the kiddos up. They have been training very hard and been very excited for this day to come. Last night they had a bit of a tough time falling asleep due to all the giddiness. We woke up this morning and headed down to Wilsonville. We were not disappointed. We got the kids all signed in and headed over to get faces painted.

Then we went to play on the inflatables.













After that we played some games and looked at all of the booths they had for the kids. They grabbed a bagel and we wandered around for a bit until it was time for Ellie's race. All of the races started with a warm-up and then everyone lined up and they were off. It was so much fun and the kids had a blast and were so proud of themselves. My parents came to help cheer the kids on and Kirk's sister and her family were there to race as well. It was a great time and we will definitely be back next year.

Ellie doing her warm-ups

And they're off!!



Ellie coming up to the finish line.


Paden at his warm-ups.

At the starting line.

Right after he took off.
Coming up to the finish line.

Showing off their fabulous medals.Eating some lunch.There is no better way to finish a race than eating some superstar cake.

I am so proud of my little monkeys!! They did a great job and never gave up. They ran their little hearts out!! I found myself fighting back tears so many times today. It was really a great experience and I can't wait to go again next year.