Bix Race Weekend

In late July, we participated in the Quad Cities Bix 7 Race. The night before, we stayed at our cousins, the Schroeder's, house, and the kids participated in the little Jr. Bix Race. Just like last year, some storms decided to roll into the area and we thought maybe the races would get cancelled, but it managed to stay dry enough during the kids race for a nice turnout. Alicia, and her cousins Amara and Alyssa did a great job at the jr. race. Everyone came home with a medal and treats! While we were waiting for the race to start we ran into our other friends (Scott & Courtney) that have a boy the same age as Alicia, and she got to run with Reid in the 4 year old race! Early Saturday morning was mommy and daddy's race. Mommy did the 2 mile race with Drew's cousin Amanda and Andy, while Daddy did the 7 mile race. During the race, it was really rainy, chilly, and just kinda yucky for a race day, but everyone did a great job despite the weather conditions and finished the race. Some people loved the rain for running in, but I think mommy and daddy would have rather been dry. Luckily, Alicia got to stat dry from the rain at the Schroeder's house with Aunt Sandy, Amara and Alyssa's grandma, for some inside fun. Later that morning, the rain and stormed moved through the area, and the sun came out providing for a great day to be outside. The girls then got to go outside in the Schroeder's backyard where they had a blast swimming in the pool, playing in the yard, being silly in a jump house, and really enjoying the waterslide on their swingset. Yeah, for another fun Bix race weekend!