Pumkin Run with Friends

So it was freezing cold this morning but we had all made a commitment to our friend Haley to run in the 11th Annual Pumpkin Run.   We were at the very first pumpkin run eleven years ago and I cannot believe how big it has gotten.  What is really fun about it, is that a good number of the elementary schools in town have running clubs just to train for this event.  There were over 3,000 runners out on this cold morning. 

 
Today was not about what time we got but just to have fun with Hayley and make her first 5K an experience to remember.

We were all about taking time to take pictures along the way.

Hayley set our pace and decided to how fast we would run, when we would walk, and if we would run again.  

Had to stop and get a picture of this fan because Hayley was sure he was rooting her on.

 
Hayley heading for the finish line.

 
The joy of being able to say, "I ran 3.1 miles today, what did you do?"

So Sheri is a sucker for a cute cow any day.

Comments

[Sheri]

Totally my favorite part of the day! I have always ran with a time in mind. Today, the most fun I have had hands down!! I posted the pic of Hayley running to the finish line on FB. These are my remarks about Hayley; ***This picture makes me cry a little bit. It says so much to me; she can do anything; she's determined; and she knows where the real finish line is and she is going to run her little heart out to get there and finish well. I want to be like Hayley when I grow up.*** And yes, I'm a sucker for a cute cow! 'cept, she was a girl cow. But with a cute dress on under her PR T-shirt and look at the super cute bow in her hair!! Thanks for posting this Judy. I know it will make her feel WAY WAY special!

[DeAnna]

Judy, I can't thank you enough for loving my girl enough to spend part of your day with her. The pictures are great and gives me a little wet in my eyes wishing that I could've been there but so thankful that I have amazing friends that step up when asked. You are a blessing in Hayley's life and mine!