The Dash n' Bash

For the third year in a row, Austen and Peyton's school held their annual Dash n' Bash fundraiser where the kids compete by classroom to see who can raise the most money for the school. Ironically, this year Peyton's class won second place and Austen's class received third. At the end of the fundraiser, the kids compete by class in annual 1K race followed by a back to school party complete with face painting, bounce houses, balloon animals, food and drink.

It was hot this year - 90 degrees for the runners in late September. Austen won his classroom heat beating one of his buddies at the finish line. Peyton ran most of it this year but said she had to walk a little because it was so hot. Still she finished strong. And, Hailey had a blast bouncing around in the inflatables (even in the heat), and getting her face painted and having the balloon artist make her a dinosaur.

Austen's only regret about the Dash n' Bash was that he had to leave early for soccer practice for the 3rd year in a row.  Hey, that's the price you pay for travel soccer! Nonetheless, it was Austen and Peyton's last Dash n' Bash together. After this year, they won't be in school again until Austen's a senior in high school and Peyton's a freshman!

(Austen's start)

(Peyton's start)

(Peyton finish)