Thursday, April 29, 2010

Johnson Fun Run

Jackson participated in his school's fundraising event today which was a Fun Run. For years (6 to be exact) Darrell and I have wondered what Jackson's gifts would be as he grew up. We were pretty sure it wasn't soccer, nothing really where aggressiveness is key, and he doesn't play an instrument.
So his ideas to be an acrobats or actor/dancer were looking all too promising ( I can't say that we were thrilled about either one of those, but my brother wanted to be a garbage truck driver so there is hope yet.)

Well today he shined (oh and he shines in many ways that aren't athletic, but go with me here)


My son was one of only 2 in his class with 9 laps. That is 2.25 miles in about 25 minutes.
Look at him go. It would have been 10, but he slowed down to walk with his very best friend and neighbor (who happens to be a girl and precious and her mom told the principle that they were going to get married-but that is a different story)

This is at the end of 2 miles-he looks pooped.

ahhh, wasn't that fun. After the refreshing popsicle he asked if he could finish. Is he crazy? I think so.

I think this mommy will have to reward him by using her blow money to treat him to dinner (ok, so that is a reward for me too).

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Way to go Jackson. We're all proud of you.
Grandad

Richard and Christy Pearce said...

Leave it to a girl to distract a man from a task that wears them out but isn't as important as the pretty girl! Very sweet post! How do they get that big? Mine won't do that will they?

Anonymous said...

A great performance Jackson !
We saw that ability(running) early in you.
Love-Great Grandpaw & Maw !
MM