After having Eliza on oxygen for a week, not being out of the house for like a month, Fin and I going stir-crazy, Brian got the great idea to head south for the weekend. Once we cleared it with the doc, who told us that it would do us all good, we headed to St. George. It was a much need vacation for our little family. I forgot what it's like to road trip with a newborn. Only one stop down to refuel, get a treat, change a diaper, and feed Eliza, it wasn't too bad. You also forget how much extra you have to pack for just a few days away.
We stayed at Brian's grandma's house and while Brian rode his bike for four hours each day, the girls and I did nothing but sit outside in the sun. Fin got to ride her bike, we went for walks, and even went for a great little hike as a family. It was so good for Fin to be able to get out and run! The nice little dose of vitamin D was also good for us all. I was very proud of Finley when we went for our hike. It was over an hour long and she didn't want to go even when we were done (she walked the whole time). She had a great time 'looking for turtles.' We found no turtles but did see a lizard on our way out. Brian's cousins were down there with their kids and Fin was able to play with them on Sunday. It was so nice for her to have interaction with someone other then mom and dad. The weekend was refreshing and I think it gave us the boost we needed. I can't wait to go back in a few weeks for Brian's bike race! (Yes it's that time of year again, and believe me, I think Bri would have rode for at least 6 hours each day if he could've. I don't know how he can go for that long but he loves it!)
We are all doing good and enjoying being a family of four!
3 comments:
SO JEALOUS! We need some serious Vitamin D these days.... we usually follow suit and head down to st. George every pres. day... but we opted for the snow this year instead. It was fun but I think I would have benefitted more from a weekend in the sun. I think we're planning to attend the race too! Are you guys getting a hotel? We should try to bunk together to save cash if you want! It might be a tight squeeze but that's what friends are for :)
oh you little cuties. look at your sweet family. 4. four of you! you're a dream. i miss you people. xo
Oh Heather I am so glad your little one is feeling better! That is so scary and hard to watch a newborn struggle and be sick. We just went to St. George as well, but were there during a storm (it even snowed!) So we missed the vitamin D :( But still had fun. You are looking so GREAT! I think it's so fun we both have 2 girls that are pretty much the same ages and all! I hope you are hanging in there, I'm getting pretty nervous thinking about 2 kids to deal with! Yikes!!
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