Bix 2009

Jace and Daddy survived the Bix. Daddy did really well considering he had a bum back for the 2 weeks prior and hadn't gotten more than 1-2 runs in. Jace.....well he decided to sit down and cry in the middle of his run. No gold medal this year folks. It brings back so many memories of the hop-a-thon. He runs all day long but when asked to do it and whip some other kids behinds participate in some friendly competition, he falls apart! As the saying (known all too well to a lifelong Cubs fan) goes, 'There's always next year'.

Although the running portion of the festivities didn't tickle Jace's fancy, spending time with Nana and Papa did. Check it out.

Stretching before the race. At least he meant business for a minute.



Finally in his element...eating a post-race hotdog.



Walking with Papa after the torture was over.



Riding the Harley at Nana and Papa's.



The ice cream man even visited Nana's!



Sporting his gold medal 2 days later.....he does take after his Mommy.