This trip I ran a 5k and we were able to see some tulips in full bloom all the while enjoying some good Dutch culture.
With my cheering section
Crossing the finish line (I can't believe I am going to run 10 more miles in October!)
My runningmate Steph
With the run out of the way, it was time to enjoy the Festival. We decided the girls could pick a ride. The little catepillar roller coaster looked harmless enough. Now, other than one of our favorite parks in Virginia with a little train, we really haven't been on too many carnival rides. I asked the toothless man if the girls were big enough to ride, "yeah, they look big enough" he says (surely a man that understood the importance of proper dental hygiene would know if a 2 year was ready to ride). They were "strapped" in with a little chain across their lap and the ride took off. Um, it didn't even make it half way around before Taryn was screaming to get off. Once Annika saw Taryn getting off she wanted nothing to do with the roller coaster ride.
Unsuspecting
You can see Taryn holding on for dear life.
$8 well spent...oh well, maybe next year. We then sat down and enjoyed the parade. But, first, all Dutchies know that you can't have a parade with a dirty street!! Out came the street sweepers.
Some pictures by the tulips
Oh poor Taryn, she's going to be scared of roller coasters the rest of her life! Her face is pretty priceless though on that second shot.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the race! My half marathon is coming up in a month, so hopefully I'll be able to run the 13.1 with little discomfort! :-)
Love ya!
Congratulations on the run! The pictures with the tulips are really pretty. Maybe the girls will like the coaster next year.
ReplyDeleteThat is so cool that you have the trip timed so well. LOL and I love how you guys make it in time for dinner. I assume as guests, right? I think it will be a LOOOOOONG time before I run anything again! I hope I can. We will see.
ReplyDeleteTaryn's head was flopping around ar the coaster went over a little hill.....this Grandma felt sorry for her. No wonder she cried. Never trust a carny.
ReplyDeleteShe enjoyed the rest of the day though as did all the kids.
Mom E
Forgot to mention....good job on the run Reb. She wasn't even tired afterwards.
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yay for you congrats on the run! those pics are gorgeous=)! and yes, hubby HAD to beat his previous drive across the country haha, and he did=)
ReplyDeleteReb did great in the run...it was pretty cool that morning, so Annika and I were jealous/cold.
ReplyDeleteOh yeah, I was talking to an old neighbor when I saw Reb grab Taryn from the ride...glad she snapped that picture...PRICELESS :)!
That picture of her freaking out is AWESOME! I love it. It'll be one you can show her when she's about 16. :)
ReplyDeleteI love that pic of the kids on the "roller coaster" hah
ReplyDeleteHey, i got a decent family pic by the tulips - glad one turned out!
This ooks like it was so fun! I never wanted to be dutch so bad in my life. I married a norwegian..does that count?
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