Never underestimate the LITTLE one...

Now that school is back in session,

I am posting some of the stories of 2009 that have yet to be told.

This one is a classic...

a true Cinderella story,

okay maybe not quite that dramatic...

but I seriously do some great impressions about this one!

Every school year at Cortina,

the kids have an annual JOG-A-THON.

I love this event.

The kids have the opportunity to raise money for their school by asking DONORS

to pay money per each lap run.

But most importantly,

it provides school PRIDE and PRIDE in themselves for a job well done!

Rachel was the FIRST runner of the day.

She was my cute BALLERINA runner.

She could do the best twists, turns, kicks and exerted more energy

playing SILLY with all of her friends.

Go RACHEL Go!!

This girl does not LACK for friends!!

Total Laps....11!

WhooHOO! Awesome Rachel!

Next in line...CHRISTOPHER!

He played it cool...

This is his YEAR to grow...I just know it!

Some of these kids are HUGE!

Keeping a steady pace...my middle of the pack kind of kid!

Total laps....13!

GREAT JOB...CHRISTOPHER!

Jacob wants to celebrate with you!

That leaves us to end the day with the little one of the family...

KATIE!

She stops to take a POSE for the camera!

She was NOT happy!

She did NOT want to stop for anything...

not even when they had to make a mark after each lap...

or to get a drink of water...

She was determined that NOTHING was going to STOP her!

Not even when her side started hurting!

So how MANY laps did this VERY determined little GIRL get?

14!

Only one 2nd GRADE little boy did better...he got 15!

Never underestimate my little KATIE...she is as strong as they come!

Congratulations to ALL my cute kids...you guys are AWESOME!

Love, MOM