Joplin Memorial Run

The second race of the year was the Joplin Memorial Run.  Being from SW Missouri, this run is near and dear to our hearts.  It is a memorial run for the Joplin tornado that took the life of 161 people on May 22, 2011.  It is a great run that is put on very well and the proceeds of the race go to the rebuild Joplin fund, such a great cause.  Matt did the half marathon, Lance and I did the 5K and Grayson along with Grandpa did the fun run.  Nana and Mimi were there for support and to help snap some pictures. 

 

Lance and Mom waiting for the run to start

Sweet boys! Grayson wanted to give Lance a pre-race hug



Go Lance! Love this sweet boy!

Grayson waiting for his run

Love that sweet face

Yay Lance! He finished and got his medal

Waiting for Mom

Mommy finished!  Getting my medal

Me and my 5K buddy!

Silly boy!

Here comes Grayson and Grandpa!

Thumbs up! Way to go G and Grandpa!

Post race group photo while we wait for Daddy

Silly boys!

Lance enjoying a snow cone as we wait for Daddy

Grayson and Nana enjoying a snow cone while we wait
(I think the sidewalk got more of Grayson's snow cone than he did :-))

Grandpa waiting

Here he comes! Go Matt!

Matt crossing the finish line!  Way to go!!

We all finished our races and had a great time!  Lance finished with a time of 34:55, Sarah finished with a time of 39:24 and Matt came in with a time of 1 hour 52 mins.