At the end of April, our family discovered another gem that makes us love living in the Avenues: The High Fives 5K. A friendly local race with root beer floats and barbecue at the finish, plus it's all free? Yes, please. Sign me up. Sign us all up.
Annika and Eli raced in the 1/5 mile Kids dash. Annie looks pretty excited to run with her friend Ari (in yellow) who lives just a couple doors down from us.
Annika also met up with her adorable preschool pal Annie (in red.) Preschool Annie and I have shared a special bond ever since I staunched her head wound after she split her forehead on the playground. Now she proudly shows me her scar every time we meet. The man in the purple glasses is Dan Cushman, a speedy runner whose kids have played baseball with Eli for the past couple of years.
Annika was pleased with the Gatorade at the end.
As long as we're identifying neighbors, here are Ari's twin brothers, their mom Rachel, and a girl I taught in preschool (in blue.) Going to this race was meaningful because it helped me appreciate our family's connection to the neighborhood. Putting down roots takes time, but if you are patient and nourish relationships, friendships eventually grow.
Next up, the 5K. It was a hilly course--not surprising in the Avenues. So why is Annika scowling when she got to ride the whole way?
Check out them guns!
Next up was Eli Jameson! Our little man rocked his first 5K. He took off and I never managed to catch him. As for Brooklyn and Talia, these best friends stuck together for most of their race. Here they are coming through the final chute.
So proud of you gals!
Our final stop was the gym for some root beer floats, pulled pork...
...and the awards ceremony.
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