A Day at the Races
told by Jonas Vinciquerra
We went to my dad's race over the weekend. It was pretty cool. It's called The Boilermaker.
I deserve a prize for my exemplary go-with-the-flow attitude. (My mom could use a tip or two from me on that.) I was snatched from my crib, pj's and all, only to be deposited into the car seat, evil of all evils--at 5 AM no less! We drove for what seemed like an eternity to a place called Utopia, or Utica, or something like that.
Here's me with my dad before the race. Look! I'm still in my pj's. My dad's pretty happy. He's hopeful he can pull off a 60 min. 15k. Good luck, Daddy!
Mama and I hung out with Auntie Adrienne and Uncle Brent while Daddy tried to out-run the Kenyans.
There they go. 4 minute-something mile times. Wow.
There's my mommy. She's still trying to calculate how fast the Kenyans are running. Clearly, I got my math skills from my dad.
There are so many people who run in this race. Over 11,000! I had to take a snooze after Daddy passed by. There are just too many to watch.
There's my DAD!!!
Daddy's pretty pleased with himself. 63 minutes. Good work, Daddy. Next time you should up the antie-- push me in the baby jogger and pull off that time.
We had a great time. And I was on my stellar behavior. I can't wait for my daddy's next race, a marathon. It's not for a long time, though. Mommy says I'll be eating solid foods by then. I might have a take a lot of naps in that race.
The End.
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4 comments:
DEAR JONAS: YOU ARE SUCH A GOOD BOY AND I KNOW YOU ARE PROUD OF YOUR DADDY-MIMA IS TOO! I LIKE YOUR IDEA THAT YOU WOULD BE IN THE BABY JOGGER WITH DADDY!! NEXT YEAR MOMMY AND DADDY WILL BE IN A MARATHON IN NYC-MIMI WILL BE THERE AND YOU WILL BE SOOO PROUD OF BOTH OF THEM AND THEY HAVE A LOT OF HARD WORK AHEAD TO BE IN THAT RACE. SEE YOU SOON LOVE AND KISSES MIMA
Hi Jonas!!
We had such a great time hanging out with you at the Boilermaker! Your daddy ran a great race and your mommy deserves kudos for finding us!! We will play again soon!
Love,
Aunt Adrienne (and Uncle Brent)
Lizzy...That sounded so "cool"...oh yeah, what was the temperature during that race? Kids really can fit into your schedule...you're starting Jonas at the right time! NYC marathon still sounds wonderful...a bit daunting for one such as myself, but can't wait to see -- or hear -- all about it. He's so beautiful...that is Jonas I'm talking about! (Although, the rest of you are beautiful too.) Take care. Love, Judy
Hi guys...great pictures. I can't wait to see Joe pushing Jonas in a marathon! Do they give prizes for that? Sound like you all had a great day! so cool...love mom
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