Valentine's Day of Races

Rain, thunder, and lightning postponed our Valentine's Day of Races this year, but the next night was perfect and the races were on!  This year we had more kids and less adults, meaning we had more chaos and less organization, but fun was had by all.

I feel like every event like this has to include an egg race.  It's perhaps the most classic relay race ever.

This was a fun and simple race.  Carrying soccer balls on top of upside-down cones and running.  Even the little kids could handle this one.

But this was my favorite event of the night.  Beach balls smushed between foreheads and running awkwardly down and back.  It was hilarious!

We ran out of time for all the stuff I had planned because the sun sets early here, year-round.  That's what happens when you live on the equator.  But we squeezed in a balloon race, water balloon toss, and the fan favorite: the wheelbarrow race!

Some of the kids have already asked if we're doing this every week.  I had to say no, but it was gratifying to know how much fun they had.  And as always, I give props to all the adults in this world who participate in stuff like relay races!  It reminds us of the joy and freedom of childhood, and gives the gift of fun memories to our kids.