Reasons to be cheerful: Sunshine, Friends and Proud Mum #R2BC

Its Thursday so its Reasons to be Cheerful this month hosted by Michelle. I have got plenty of reasons to be cheerful this week so here we go:
1) Proud Mum #1
My son had his first outdoor athletics competition as an under 13. He was one of the youngest competitors but came out with a silver medal in the shot putt:

2) Proud Mum #2

It was my daughter's first parents' evening since changing secondary school this academic year. She missed most of the summer term due to ill health but due to her hard work her grades have recovered and she is nearly back to where she was. A glowing report and wonderful comments from her teachers!

3) Outdoor Fun in the Lakes

My son and I both made the most of the glorious weather on Sunday. He went off for an all day hike with school up the Old Man at Coniston:

I was up on Clough Head for a fell race and soaking in the sun and the stunning views:

4) Getting Faster

I decided to use intervals to really go for it at parkrun this week. My time was the fastest since September before I got injured! It shows my fitness is coming back as my foot recovers:

5) Gardening 

My wildflower seeds are starting to sprout through the soil. I wonder what they will be when they blossom:

6) Running with friends

This week I have managed to get out and run twice with friends. Once along the canal and river in Kendal which included this stile:

Then a run around Sedbergh which showed me lots of new places:

I am looking forward to more runs like these!