The Texas IRONMAN happens in our area and each year they have a IRONKIDS race leading up to the actual triathlon. Last year, Little Buddy did the race and this year both he and Little Sweetie get to the participate. Little Sweetie was signed up for the 1/2 mile race and Little Buddy was registered for the 1 mile race.
Little Buddy was willing to sit for a pre-race picture, but Little Sweetie was ready to GO!
Little Sweetie's race was first. I can't even explain how proud I am of her. She was a little nervous at first because of the crowd, but she RAN the entire course, no walking or stopping! And towards the end, when I could hear her little breathing getting ragged and knew she was tired, I heard her tell herself, "I can do it. I can do it!" And she kept going!
Lining up and a little nervous...
...but being brave and showing Daddy her muscles!
Coming into the finish, pushing herself and giving high fives along the way!
So strong! Go Little Sweetie!
Ran right into Momma's arms!
Someone is very proud of her medal, and she should be! She earned it!
And then it was Little Buddy's turn to run! Daddy said he did a great job too!
Ready to start!
And they're off!
Finishing the last loop and headed into the finish!
So excited to have his medal!
We attempted to do some sibling/family shots. Little Sweetie wasn't having it.
One last stop to see Little Buddy's favorite statue at the park before heading off to lunch! So proud of him!
We were so lucky that Aunt S and L came to be our cheering section for the race! We decided to all go to Chuy's for lunch after we were done...it's our after race tradition after all!
Attempting a sibling photo yet again...
She will, however, smile when she's just with L!
(Mostly because she wants to give him kisses.)
Love these three hooligans!
Good night,
LSM
Little Sweetie's Momma
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