2011 Mercedes Kids Marathon

I have had a Grandchild participate in The Mercedes Kids Marathon

for 5 years. It started with Emma when she was in Kindergarten, then Abby Claire

and now John Brady got to participate because he is in kindergarten.

I love that they do this. It is a worthy cause and it is good for them.

They must run 24 (?) miles at home or school and finish the last mile

at the Marathon.

This years run was this past Saturday. It was a beautiful day and felt so good to be out. I felt like taking off and running with them. All my kiddos did great.A parent runs with the Kindergarten. Brady ran with John Brady

Here they come

Almost to the finish line

Here comes Abby Claire

Keep it up

You are doing great

The Samford University Track and Field Team

ran with the different age groups.

Of course, they were so cute and sweet!

Here comes Emma

As Emma was about to round the corner to the finish

line she saw me and John. We were alone. Brady was running with JB3

and Kim was at the finish line to get pics there.

Here's the thing.....

As she saw us

she yelled

"Hey Pop"

and slapped his arm as she ran by

and this ole MeMe

got all teary eyed

and had to hide the tear that ran down my face

YES IT IS TRUE

Grandchildren turn you into big old mushy cry babies!

This pic was her yelling the "Hey Pop"

Emma, Abby Claire and John Brady

You made us proud!