Our Best Canada Day Yet!

Allow me to recap July 1st, 2011.

0600 am-Wake up call by hubby.  Down cow at the barn.  After IV therapy she got up.  Definitely a bonus when they get up.
0700 am-Loaded boys in van and off to the local Canada Day Run
0730 am-Race registration for the boys


0800 am-All three boys ran in the 1K event.  They all managed to run the whole way and were quite pleased with themselves.
0830 am-After much deliberation and mild coaxing from my internal self and supportive friends, I registered for the 5K event.
0900 am-Started 5K race.
0929 am-Finished 5K race.  Yep that's right.  Achieved my goal of running a 5K race in under 30 minutes.  Unofficial time 29m20s.  Felt great!
1100 am-I was tired out from the early start and morning events so I thought we would go home, have lunch and then I could catch a nap.


Other plans prevailed....

0130 pm-Haying.  Larrin worked in the hay mow while I unloaded 3 loads of hay.  All three boys were out helping.  Especially enjoyed riding with the boys on the wagons to go pick up more full loads of hay.  Lots of bouncing and giggling.
0400 pm-Finished unloading hay.  Delivered empty wagons to the hay field to be filled again.  Got a kick out of the boys being surprised I actually knew how to drive a tractor.
0530 pm-Made supper
0700 pm-Loaded boys up to go to "town" for ice-cream and to meet the cousins for fireworks.
0830 pm-Found the perfect spot on the water to watch the fireworks.  None of the kids had been to real fireworks before so they were extra excited.


1000 pm-Fireworks.

1100 pm-Pulled in the driveway with three sleeping boys in the back.

Truly the busiest and best Canada Day we've had!  Already looking forward to next year's festivities.

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  1. AlysonJuly 4, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    we had a great day too. thanks for being a part of it!

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