THE JACKSON FAMILY

Jeff, Marissa, Jocelyn, Ellie, Caden and James

Monday, June 22, 2009

Tri Time for Daddy's Day

Happy Father's Day all you fathers! This father's day weekend our Dad got to do what he loves Triathlons. He competed in the Half Iron man in Appleton, Wisconsin. He did such a great job! We had lots of fun watching and cheering him on! An older picture of the kids loving their Dad!



The Swim




Jeff waving to us from afar! There were over 500 competitors in the Half and they had ten different starting group in addition to the sprint triathletes. So there were a lot of people and it was hard to tell where He was and who was winning. Luckily we saw him in all the transitions and got a few pictures.




coming out of the water going to get his bike






giving the kids a high five.
















This Triathlon location was great! The kids got to play at the playgroup for a few hours in between each event. It was so beautiful with the lake in the background.









The girls getting dizzy and Hot!











Caden swinging away










Jeff getting ready to get off his bike.













Jeff in transition getting ready for the Run!












Running toward the finish line about 5 hours later. (1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike, and 13 mile run) Hot, tired and exhausted!


He did great he got fifth in his age group














soaking in a tub of cold water to get their core temperature down.















Happy Father's day Jeff- Way to Go!
















Ahhhhhh! a little Massage after the race.

















His new bike- Jeff says its his father's day, birthday, and Christmas gifts for the next few years- wrapped into this baby.
He loves it!!!!!!!









Then on Sunday we went to the McKellars for dessert and this is the fun Father's day surprise we got. ( sorry camera is not recovered from the humid day at the race)







Really brownie patty with cupcake bun and frosting for the condiments. French fries were sugar cookies. So Cute and tasty too! Ang you are amazing!















Caden with the cute McKellars























3 comments:

Kristin said...

Way to go Jeff--5th place is awesome! The pictures took me back to FL, but I'm so glad you made it for the swim. Love and miss you.

Kate and Blake plus 3 said...

Wow that's awesome! The only part of that I would do is the massage at the end.

Tucker said...

Wow Jeff that is awesome!!! Congratulations on completing the Tri! I am soooo jealous of your bike. It looks incredible, you defiantly earned it.