Fun Run

The kids school is a charter school and so they pretty much rely on fundraisers.  Usually I shy away from fundraisers because I have always worried about the funds actually going where they say they will.  I am definitely a fan of this fundraiser.  It required physical activity and really is going towards a good thing.

The kids were to get sponsors for every lap they ran.  Each lap would give the child what ever was sponsored or the sponsor could just sponsor a flat amount.  They did great and were wanting to be completely engaged.  All 3 kids ran awesomely and it was by no means easy.  Halle ran around 40+, Hayden ran 40+ and Bowen ran 31 laps.  It was great to be there cheering them on and volunteering.  These are the moments that I really enjoy being a mom.  I was so happy and proud of them.  I am my usual crazy self and couldn't help but be a little emotional when they each finished.  I love these kids of mine.

We barely missed Bowen's run and that made me so sad, but I had a little missy 3 year old giving me one of her fits, which have been almost obsolete.  Anyways, I didn't get any pictures of Bowen, but there are plenty of Hayden and Halle.

I would really like to express my gratitude to those who sponsored our kids.  I know that these can sometimes get old and I promise that this will be the only fundraiser we do this year.  It really does mean a lot to me and the kids.

 This was their class's name.

 Hayden's teacher tying his shoe.  I cannot express enough how awesomely supportive and great Hayden's teacher, Miss Ward is.  She never stops encouraging Hayden and truly is a good teacher.  I could get pretty emotional thinking about that as well.  It is such a gratifying feeling knowing that your child is in good hands while at school.  This teacher has bent over backwards for him.

 The cheerleaders

The shot of the gun and the beginning of the first lap.

 Starting to get pooped out.

 This is Halle's teacher this year and was Hayden's teacher last year.  Love her!  Miss Peterson

 I asked Hayden if Brinklee and I could run with him and he was like, "no way mom.  Don't even think about it."  Sniff, sniff.  He is getting so big, turning from my sweet little boy to a big boy.

 Halle's first lap.

 Halle and one of her friends, Megan.

 This was Halle's class's name.

 I absolutely loved this.  Brinklee wanted to run with her Halle (in her own words).  Halle was so great about it.  I think that Brinklee ran 10 laps with her.  I couldn't even believe that.  I kept asking if she was done and she was like, "NO MOM, I RUNNING WITH MY HALLE"!  The moments that I love.

I got roped into helping with filling up the water for the kids so I didn't have the time to take as many pictures, but it was great to be there supporting.

Great job kids!  You are amazing.