Well we have had a busy few weeks.
Jay ran the Ogden 1/2 marathon and did great! We went to support him, it was great weather but by the time he finished it was getting pretty hot. I was feeling bad for the runners still out there. That pavement creates a lot of heat. This was Jay's 2nd 1/2 marathon so far, with many to go.
Jay just finishing the run
Ava and I cheering Jay on
On May 28, we went to Livermore, California. Near Oakland. We flew in making this Ava's first plane ride. She did really well. She was a little fussy taking off with her ears, but that passed quickly. During the plane ride she was getting tired (when she is tired and can't lay down she tends to get upset) so I was standing at the back of the plane trying to rock her. Just so you know this plane was small, 4 seats wide. So rocking her was a bit difficult. Whenever Ava wanted to cry I would step into the bathroom so we wouldn't annoy anyone. We hung out in there a few times. Rather weird standing in the restroom. Other than that she did great.
After we landed we got our rental and headed to San Francisco. We drove over all the bridges (Golden Gate, Oakland and a few others). They were cool.
Jay and Ava heading to the plane
Us at the Golden Gate Bridge
I couldn't believe how the houses are crammed on top of each other there! I don't think I could do that, I'm to used to open with no one behind me. My mouth was dropped most of the time driving through the big city and seeing how and where people live. Just so you know I have never been so S.F. before. Very cool though. The next day we met up with some of Jay's family who were also over there. Then we went to Pier 39 and walked around, drove the windiest (don't know how to spell that) in the US, The Road
and took Ava for her first swim. She had so much fun! She really liked it when Jay would kick and splash. After watching him kick she would try it and get the biggest smile on her face.
Ava's first swim!
Ava after the swim
On Sunday (the main reason for the trip) we went to help out with a 50k mountain race. Jay's brother, who recently passed away, used to run this race and said out of all the races he
runs that this race was by far the hardest. The guys who put this on every year dedicated this race to Kris (Jay's bro.) This race is in the mountains by Livermore. When I say mountain running I mean straight up and straight down these mountains with no shade. Jay helped at 1/2 way point which was a 2 hr hike for him. It was one of the highest points in the race. Jay said it was a really hard hike. So just so you know how crazy this run is, last year one of the runners was life flighted out and spend 3 days in the ICU because he was having liver and kidney failure. I think they said 2 other guys were flown out as well. Another thing I learned is Marathons like St. George or Salt Lake there are thousands that run it. This race only had a little over 200 runners. Anywho, Jay's family and some of his brothers friends came to make team Kris for the race. A few of them ran the race while the rest of us helped out. Most runners started to come to the finish around 8 hours. The guy who won ran it in 4 hours. Jay said he was nuts and was amazing. The night before the race we had a huge party with everyone. It was really fun
seeing everyone come together for this race.
Monday, June 1st we flew home. When we got on the plane the flight attendants we going nuts with Ava and we introduced her to the Pilots and got her picture taken with them. They were so nice. One pilot told me he would trade me spots and hang out with Ava while I flew, man if only! Ava did awesome on the way home She fell asleep on the take off and slept most of the time. Oh, I love vacations.
Ava and the Pilots
Today, June 4th Ava went in for her 4 month check up. I can't believe she is getting so big! She is now 14lbs 12 oz and 25.2 in long. She had to get more shots as well and did so good. She cried a little during but right after she stopped and was fine. Also today, Ava got her ears pierced. Now, don't think I'm a mean mom for getting them done on the same day. My thoughts were since she has Tylenol in her already from the shots to help the pain why not get it done
and over with now so I don't have to create pain another day. I was shocked at how well she did. She slept until the piercing happened, cried until they were in and looked at the lady like, "really? did you have to do that?" But she is good and in no pain.
Before
After
Also, we are getting our yard in! I am so excited Ryan, our neighbor from Heber, is a landscape designer and came while we were on vacation to start our yard. Today, he is planting all the trees and shrubs and we will lay sod later today. Oh I am so excited to have grass!!! No more red dirt tracked in my house by Emma and now we can go outside and play! YES!!!
Sorry this blog was so long. Glad you made it through! Have a great day!
