Yesterday I participated in the Dala Horse Trot 10k. I went back and forth on whether to do the full 10k this year since it would mean, once again, pushing both boys in a stroller. I have obviously done this before, but they are heavier and I am older so I was hesitating. I talked to Grandma about the race and she wanted to do the 10k so I bit the bullet and signed up knowing at least I would have company. It was an absolutely beautiful day and a great race. We finished in just over 56 minutes which was a 9:05/mile pace and definitely hit my goal of finishing in under an hour. Grandma even took first in her age group!!! A bunch of our friends and co-workers did the run too so it was fun to see them before, during, and after the race.
We of course had to also take part in the Swedish pancake breakfast, which was delicious. Reed was pretty happy with the pancakes and sausage I brought for him and over the moon that he could have the orange juice and peaches that came with the breakfast. We said goodbye to Grandma and our friends after breakfast, walked around the Swedish Festival, signed Reed up for youth soccer, and then played in the park for awhile. By the time we were done hanging out, the parade was about to start. We met back up with Kevin, Shannon, Clara, and Emmett and the kids had a blast watching all of the marching bands, floats, cars, and especially the fire trucks. Kier was adorable and every time he saw the next parade entry he would yell "Clara, Clara, I see something!!!" The boys were both exhausted - Kieran fell asleep on the 8 minute drive home and slept right through lunch and Reed, although claiming he didn't need quiet time, managed to pass out in the middle of the living room!
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| Post Race |
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| Laurie, Bailey, and Russell |
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| Shannon's Mom (aka Aba), Kevin, Clara, Shannon, and Emmett |
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| Mikael and Jeffrey |
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| Swedish dancing |
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