Mayer Walk-A-Thon 2014

Last Friday was a big day at Charlie's school, it was Mayer's annual walk-a-thon. The day started with Charlie's class running laps around the park for 45 minutes (imagine a 5k race). There were people lining the sidewalks cheering on the kids, water stations, a DJ to keep the energy flowing and at every lap the numbers on the kids backs were marked so they knew how many laps were completed. At the end of the 45 minutes Charlie finished an amazing 8 laps! Once the race was over the kids grabbed some fruit and water to replenish. Charlie had a blast.

(Another lap completed) 

(Still running strong)

(Charlie getting his laps marked -- mommy and daddy ran a couple with Charlie)

(Cheese!) 

(Charlie hydrating at the water station) 

(Phew, starting to get sweaty and tired)

(So proud of his race!) 

(Charlie's class commemorating another great event)

(Charlie and his teacher, Miss Bridget)

(Charlie and his teacher, Miss Kate)

(Job well done!)

(Even Evy was there to cheer on her brother)

After the "race" the kids went back to their classrooms to continue their day, but the fun wasn't over yet! After school was the walk-a-thon after party. The after party included: face painting, bouncy houses, music, a magician, ice cream, balloon animals and more! When I picked Charlie up from school he said, "this is the greatest day ever, I love walk-a-thon days." We spent a couple hours at the after-party before wrapping up the fun filled day.

(Evy getting in on the fun)

(Charlie chose to get a mustache at the face painting booth)

(Showing off his climbing skills)

(Proud of his stache!)

(Hanging out with Lilija and Alex, friends from his classroom)

We all had a great day and enjoyed the walk-a-thon. Charlie is having a hard time understanding that we have to wait until next year to do it again!