We began Mother's Day the same way we have for the past 3 years. We joined thousands of other walkers in the 5K Race for the Cure. The report is that 50,000 people participated in the various activities this year! We really enjoy being part of that. The weather has been up and down over the years, but it has never rained on the walk. After freeze warnings last night, it warmed up to about 45 degrees by 9AM. With the sun shining, it was very pleasant for our walk. All the bundling up and hats/mittens/blankets for the kids was completely unnecessary. Best to be prepared, though.
This is always one of my favorite views, seeing all the people ahead of us as we go under the highway. The tunnel gets really loud!
Jacob and Mariella enjoying the ride
This is another annual shot, as I'm pretty sure I have a picture of Tom pushing a stroller every year. Also note Mariella's shoes, as this is the last picture we have of them. She ditched one somewhere along the way, and we couldn't find it. What a stinker!
We tried for a family photo, but the kids were distracted
Finish line! The kids were both really good on the walk, aside from the shoe-throwing. Jacob waved at every police officer he saw, and Mariella was content to just ride and look around.
We're done! Funny, squinting faces aside, we finally got a family picture.
After the walk, we went in the Mall of America to use the "mystery tickets" the kids got in their registration bags. The tickets are good for 1 ride, 1 day of rides, or an annual pass. We figured we'd let Jacob take the 2 rides that were likely on the tickets. As it turned out, one of the tickets had a day of rides on it! Unfortunately, it's only good for the day you activate it, so he didn't get to use all the points on it. A certain little girl who didn't get to go on rides quickly got bored of watching him have all the fun. And with no shoes, she didn't get to walk.
She got to watch and have a snack while Jacob went on rides
Jacob on the merry-go-round
It's easier to get a shot after he passes by!
Jacob in the bumper car. He's never been on a ride like this before, especially by himself! What a big boy!
When we got home, Mariella found her shirt (which we didn't put on her due to the size), and tried to put it over her head. I put it on for her, and she was very proud! For reference, it is the same size shirt Jacob has on. Mean mommy that I am, I cropped him out of this picture because he was making an extremely weird face. Sorry, Jacob.
Mommy with her kids! Jacob's eyes are closed, but it's such a nice smile.
Mommy with both kids trying to escape. Typical.
This is always one of my favorite views, seeing all the people ahead of us as we go under the highway. The tunnel gets really loud!
Jacob and Mariella enjoying the ride
This is another annual shot, as I'm pretty sure I have a picture of Tom pushing a stroller every year. Also note Mariella's shoes, as this is the last picture we have of them. She ditched one somewhere along the way, and we couldn't find it. What a stinker!
We tried for a family photo, but the kids were distracted
Finish line! The kids were both really good on the walk, aside from the shoe-throwing. Jacob waved at every police officer he saw, and Mariella was content to just ride and look around.
We're done! Funny, squinting faces aside, we finally got a family picture.
After the walk, we went in the Mall of America to use the "mystery tickets" the kids got in their registration bags. The tickets are good for 1 ride, 1 day of rides, or an annual pass. We figured we'd let Jacob take the 2 rides that were likely on the tickets. As it turned out, one of the tickets had a day of rides on it! Unfortunately, it's only good for the day you activate it, so he didn't get to use all the points on it. A certain little girl who didn't get to go on rides quickly got bored of watching him have all the fun. And with no shoes, she didn't get to walk.
She got to watch and have a snack while Jacob went on rides
Jacob on the merry-go-round
It's easier to get a shot after he passes by!
Jacob in the bumper car. He's never been on a ride like this before, especially by himself! What a big boy!
When we got home, Mariella found her shirt (which we didn't put on her due to the size), and tried to put it over her head. I put it on for her, and she was very proud! For reference, it is the same size shirt Jacob has on. Mean mommy that I am, I cropped him out of this picture because he was making an extremely weird face. Sorry, Jacob.
Mommy with her kids! Jacob's eyes are closed, but it's such a nice smile.
Mommy with both kids trying to escape. Typical.
Wonderful pictures! It looks like it was a great day and a nice way to be together and have some fun on Mother's Day. It is so nice that you do this. It is for such a great cause. Too bad Mariella lost one of her shoes. They were so cute.
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What a nice looking family! Looks like you had a great day. I will have to have a talk with that girl on the value of shoes :)
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