Why did I agree to this?

A couple of months ago, Jeff called Jason and asked to him to be a part of a chili cook-off team. This is to benefit The Exceptional Foundation. We both thought it sounded like fun. I pictured Jack and I on a blanket, at Homewood Park, playing in the sun. Meanwhile, 40 teams would be cooking huge pots of chili.

It's amazing how Mother Nature can put a twist on things.


What you can't tell from the picture:

1. It is 6:15am.
2. He is wearing 3 pairs of socks.
3. He has on thermal pants and pajama pants, under his jeans.
4. It is 28 degrees and snowing.
5. He has on, at least, 4 shirts.
6. His backpack contains another layer: a rain coat and rain pants.
6. Jason hates cold weather more than anything.