The Big Race: The Melissa Court Caper of 2013

Warming up and milling around the starting line,
where we learn that corralling preschoolers is much like corralling cats.

Final mental preparations.

Ready to go!

Last minute "strides" with a friend.

And they are off!

Daddy shows the way!  The backs of their shirts say "Future Marathoner"!

Some more happy cheerleaders!

Determined girl!

Coming 'round the bend in 3rd place!

A dramatic finish (no one wanted to go through the tape and they all had to be prompted).

Hooray!

Yes, she ran the whole race without letting go of her dandelion.

Contemplating her metal.

Sylvie enjoyed the festivities.

Can we do it again, please?  Let's go again!

 

A family pic.

Elsie was not entertained by the funny dance Mr. Bart did while trying to get her to smile.

Sylvie and Elsie shared a sister moment.

Tired out after the big run.