ING Fun Run

The kids all participated in the ING fun run on the Saturday before the half marathon and marathon. Jackson and Catie were very excited about the race and practiced the night before by running sprints thru the house. Jax and Catie were enamored with a chinchilla prior to their big races.

Catie is currently BIG time into lions and wanted to keep the lion balloon as a decoration. Just in case you are wondering, the fun run took place next to the zoo... hence the animal theme.

Abby warming up before her big 0.1 mile sprint.

Abster was very proud of the medal that she won (for having Ann carry her the 0.1 mile!)

Catie was all decked out in her lion outfit ready to take on the stacked field of 5 & 6 year old runners. Catie is kind of heavy-footed, so we did not know how she would take to the 0.25 mile run. It turns out she is quite the competitor and finished near the front with most of the 6 year olds.



Jax was excited for his 1/2 mile run with the 8 & 9 year olds. He started at the front and planned to go out fast and hold the lead....

He's looking strong with a couple hundred yards to go....

Ooops we spoke too soon! The wheels came off with about 75 yards to go and Jax had to dig down deep to hold on! He remarked after the finish, "My heart was about to explode!"

Everyone was proud of the effort they put into their race and loved showing off their medals.

Last week, we celebrated Stiv's birthday with a delicious ice cream cake that he tried to hoard from the rest of the family by handing out tiny pieces to everyone else!

It was a big weekend as Jackson was tested in Taekwondo by Master Taylor for his green belt. He had to demonstrate his forms, kicks and punches, and sparring. He also had to break a wood board (see below). He passed with flying colors....