Ah yes, it's Strawberry Festival season. We just got back from Long Grove for the annual Strawberry Festival. I've realized that it has been 30 years since I ran my first race at the Long Grove Strawberry Festival. 30 years and so many things haven't changed. See my examples below.
Waiting an eternity for the race to start
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| My first race! 1986 (I'm #77 on Papa's shoulder) |
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| Sam's waiting with his hands in his pockets |
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| Laura's checking her sports bra. |
Pushing it
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| 1989 |
Pictures with cousins
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| 1989 |
Plenty of disappointing finishes
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1986
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But...every once in a while, all the stars would align
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| 1987. 1st Place in 1 mile race |
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| 2016 1st overall female finisher in 1/4 mile race |
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| The overall 1/4 mile and mile winners |
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Sam got a trophy! Whew! Fourth place in his age division for 1/4 mile.
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| Laura got to ride in a float too. She waved like a pageant queen. I'm not sure why? |
Oh, Long Grove...the town that time forgot.
(Please don't change)
Awesome! I love the old photos and that you get to share this fun tradition with your kids.
ReplyDeleteYour Mom got me to your blogspot !!! Nice !!! Sometimes da stars do align !!!! Uncle Mike ....
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