Spring Fun Run

Today was the Fun Run at Jamie's school. This event is held in the fall and in the spring. The kids run 2 laps around the park and the few blocks east of the park, for a total of one mile. The third graders run as a group and then the 2nd graders run. The weather cooperated for today's event, never a guarantee in the spring around here!

Jamie placed 9th overall in the fall fun run and told me yesterday that his goal was to finish, again, in the top ten. He finished in 9th place today and he was very happy! He is a fast runner but definitely more of a sprinter than a long distance runner. He could probably be a good distance runner with practice, though.

All of the second graders, at the starting line.

Jamie, noticing that I'm present for his run...love that smile!

On your mark...get set...GO!!!

...and they're off!

Jamie...first lap...

...second lap...looking a little tired!

Nothing like being met at the finish line by dad!

Dianna Rodriguez, Boyd's principal, is retiring at the end of this school year so after the fun run, they had a picnic and entertainment to celebrate Mrs. Rodriguez' many years of dedicated service.

One of Jamie's classmates, Inez (in pink skirt), dances with the Semillas de la Tierra dance group. I just love Inez...I think she is so adorable, and she did a great job!

Another one of Jamie's friends, Alonzo, also dances with Semillas de la Tierra. He also did a great job!

The weather held out until about 12:30 when it clouded up and actually started to rain. We've had so much wind lately that it was nice to have rain, just wish we would've had enough rain to settle all of the dust...sigh!