Team Legendary Twins

The twins participated in their very first 5K race on Saturday! Of course, they got to join in all the activity from the comfortable vantage point of their stroller.

At 7:30 am we packed the kids into the car and headed for Wheaton, for the DuPage Convalescent Center's Fall Festival. They have a lot of activities going on (craft fair, car show, giant garage sale, baked goods, train ride) but we were there to walk in the race. We have done this every year since 2003, except for last year, for obvious reasons (more on that in a near-future post)!

Uncle Kevin brought his white Miata, Casper, to the car show, so he stayed with the car while Team Legendary Twins walked. Here we are just before the race started: Grandpa Cermak, me, Francis, Auntie Di, and the twins:

Evie is ready to go:

All Gavin needs is a teething toy and he's ready to go anywhere:

Mile 1: going well so far!:

Gavin started to get tired and fussy, so we took turns carrying him. First up was Grandpa Cermak:


Auntie Di pushed the stroller most of the time:

Next I carried Gavin:

Then it was Francis' turn:

Evie liked sitting with her feet propped up on her toy bar (look closely and click on the picture for a larger view):

All that carrying just wore Gavin out:

Team Legendary Twins almost came in last, but Auntie Di had some energy in reserve and made a final jog to the finish line. After the race the kids were worn out and hungry (and all they had to do was sit there!) so we headed home, tired but happy to contribute to a good cause!