Fargo GoFar 2013.

It is that time of year again!  The Fargo marathon weekend!  It is a Strasburg family tradition for as many family members as are able to come and participate in running events or cheer on the runners!  The Frasher's were unable to come to Fargo at the last minute because Tyler broke his hand and had to have surgery Friday morning.  We all sure missed them this year!

 The weekend kicked off with the kids race on Thursday evening.  We signed all of our kids up for the 1/2 mile race.  We decided to sign Kenzie up last minute and really were not sure how she would do with the crowd of people.  Ryan ran with her and she did great!  Much to my surprise she ran almost the entire way and was running by herself both of the times we saw her!  I was so proud of her!  She was definitely one of the younger runners who was actually running!  Ryan said when she would see us she sped up her pace quite a bit.  He also said she was getting lots of smiles from the spectators!

 Kadence ran her race with big cousin Jack.  She was very excited to run with her cousin and did awesome.  She was smiling when we saw her with a little dance to her step and a bouncing ponytail!

 Landon decided to run the race by himself this year, "because Mom, I'm 6 now!" He did pretty well staying at the front of the pack.  He also started running faster when he saw us and it was adorable to see the determination in his face!

Grandma, Aunty Holly, Aunty Arin and I all got to watch the fun racers!

Friday night was the 5k run/walk.  Mike, me, Sue, Arin and Jack all participated in the race.  Mike and Jack did awesome running it in under 23 minutes, Arin and I beat our last 5k time by over 3 minutes and Sue did awesome even running a little!

Grandma getting ready to race!

Jack and a friend at the start of the 5k.

 Some silly spectators having a snack!

Arin and I running by the family!

 Jack and Mike after the race!

 The kids had fun giving high 5's!

We were all so excited to see Grandma running by!  The kids were so happy for her!

Arin and I running into the FargoDome at the finish of our 10k on Saturday morning.  We were soaking wet but it was another good race!

Mike's brother Tommy running in the 10k!

 Another great Fargo marathon weekend in the books!  Thanks to everyone for coming and for all the fun!  Thanks to Arin and Holly for taking most of the pictures, too!  Can't wait for next year!

Best Friends.

These two have definitely been best buds lately.  Emma has always been pretty mellow with the kids but has taken a special liking to this one.  Kenzie has been the most interested in Emma of the three and is always wondering where she is and wanting her to lay by her.  She also frequently feeds her (which could explain Emma's love for her.)  There have been nights we have even found Emma sleeping on Kenzie's bed.  She hasn't ever slept with the other two kiddos and usually wont leave my side at bedtime.  It makes me happy to see their mutual love for each other.

 They even swing together.  Kenzie had the biggest smile on her face the entire time Emma was in the swing.  Once Emma found a comfortable position she was falling asleep.  Hilarious.
Here is a link to a video of the them...
Kenzie & Emma Swinging

One of the pretty hot days we went on a long walk to the elementary school park.  Emma was really hot so I asked Kenzie if she could ride with her.  Kenzie gladly scooted over to make room and was ecstatic to have her buddy riding with her in the stroller.  Emma rode with her for quite awhile.  She was totally chill.  Loved it!

I know I will treasure these pictures and their friendship forever.  Too Sweet!!

Summer Sunshine and Mismatching!

The girls were so excited for a hot sunny day that they wasted no time getting into their bathing suits and running through the sprinklers!  I didn't argue because lets be real, they've been waiting for some warm weather for a LONG time!

Kadence was so excited to have mismatch day at school.  I think she was most excited because I told her she could pick whatever she wanted to wear.  I usually give her choices but still like her to look decent to go to school.  Her shoes and hair were my favorite part!  I thought it was pretty clever when she asked me to put one side in a ponytail and one side in a braid!

I can't take a picture of one without the other!  Love these cute little girls!

Kindergarten Graduate.

Congratulations Landon Gary!  We went and celebrated Landon's kindergarten graduation at his school.  They had a little music program followed by a little social.

 The songs were great and it was fun to watch.  I am shocked as to how well behaved the class was.

 They had a little ceremony where they each received their "diplomas."

 Kenzie was pretty proud of big brother, too!

Landon and his friend Surafel.

I am so proud of my sweet boy!  He has grown so much over the school year and I can not believe how much he has matured.  We could not have asked for a better teacher or kindergarten experience.  I would be lying if I said I wasn't on the verge of tears the entire time we were at the school.  I love this little boy to pieces and he brings so much joy to this world!  Congratulations Landon Gary!!

Finally!

The weather has finally been nice for a few consistent days and we are beyond happy.  I snapped some cute pics of the kids outside after church.  I can't believe how much some sunshine and fresh air can change the mood!

 How blessed are we?  These three kiddos are the light to our day!  We both love them so much!

 Kenzie is loving the outdoors a TON!  She is a bit older and having so much fun exploring her surroundings and trying to do everything big brother and sister do!  I think I can finally say Happy Spring!  And Happy Mother's Day to me!!

She's Rollin'!

Gymnastics Practice

The above link is a link to Kenzie practicing her forward roll at gymnastics.  She has been working on this since she started gymnastics in the late fall.  The next link is her finally being able to do it all on her own!  So proud of her!

Forward Roll

The picture is how she felt after a busy weekend and a morning of gymnastics.  The poor thing couldn't even stay awake on the car ride home!  Good Job sweet girl!