Steve's 5K Race

One of Steve's goals for this year was to run in a 5K race and beat his high school record time. He achieved that this weekend! He ran in Kingston's Limestone Race Weekend with his friend Dan. It was a chilly, windy day, but at least the sun came out when it was time to run. I was there for moral support, to take pictures, and to carry all of their things while they ran.

My other job: pinning bibs on

So cold!

It was a big crowd at the starting line, with Steve and Dan near the back, so it was a slow start! You can see them here around the 20-second mark:

Episode 48: The Start

While they ran, I walked around our historic waterfront by City Hall, carrying coats, water bottles, and a backpack full of clothes, wallets, and phones. Runners started crossing the finish line around the 15-minute mark, so I didn't have to wait too long.

The boys stuck together the entire race and in the final stretch their steps were super synchronized!

Episode 49: The Finish

Steve's best time in high school was around 22:40 and he finished this race at 22:08, placing him 4th out of 17 for his age bracket. Nice work, Steve!

Just a little worn out?

Easter 2025

 

Gone are the days of bubbles, colouring books, stickers, and springtime toys in the girls' Easter baskets. What remains is lots of chocolate and some clothes for my two teenagers. They also still enjoy a little egg hunt in the house!

Chocolate for the adults

One of Emily's favourite parts: sorting!

And like so many years before, the cousins enjoyed searching for eggs and treats in Grand-Maman and Grand-Papa's backyard on Sunday afternoon.

2016 vs. 2025

Happy Easter!

What else have we been up to lately? Catching up with family from San Francisco, hanging out with cousins, and shopping for a grade 8 graduation dress and new deck furniture. Spring is finally in the air!