Memorial Day Weekend

My, my it has been quite a while since I've shown the blog some lovin'. I hope that over the next several days I can make some time to update all of the (now old) news! Unfortunately, because I'm positive I still suffer from that rusty pregnant mind, let us start with the more recent and hope that I may successfully make my way back.

For starters, Ava is now 5 1/2 months old! Holy jesus, I had no idea time would fly this quickly. Every day is a new learning experience, for both her and I. I cannot tell you how much I love being a mother and watching my baby grow into a healthy little person, with a vibrant, sweet personality, and the most lovable smile I've ever laid eyes on. I am absolutely crazy about her every minute of every day. How did I ever live without this dearest wee one in my life? How did Mike and I make this intensely complicated, yet so very beautiful, tiny creature? A human! Gee golly, I've officially gone "mom". So, I guess now that that's done and over with (for now anyway), let's get back to the rest of the good stuff: family vacation!


Mike, Ava, and I made our first family overnight vacation to Page for Memorial Day weekend to hang out with Nana, Tots, and the good ol' Harris family. It was so great to leave the city - Mike and I were in desperate need of a getaway. The drive up wasn't as bad as I thought it would be, minus the last forty-five minutes of Ava screaming her little lungs out. We had to stop in Flagstaff to feed Ava, but we stopped at a Starbucks so I can't complain (I have to admit it was rather nice taking our time). When we finally arrived, we were greeted by three crazy kiddos and four just as equally crazy adults (I use this term loosely in the sense that these people are nothing but FUN). We couldn't wait to get unpacked and catch up! Of course the baby was instantly ripped from my arms and passed around - Mandi's family hadn't yet met her so they made their introductions, and the kids had a blast playing "boo!" with her.

I could go on and on and on about the details of the visit, but instead I'll just give it a quick sum-up. It rained. A lot. A whole lot. And when it rained I mean it POURED. For 23892838 straight hours Mother Nature unearthed her maternal wrath upon us and flooded the streets, peoples homes, and my poor mother's windows. Okay so it wasn't really 12898898 hours, but it was definitely a long time. All of Thursday evening/night and the majority of Friday.

After the rain died down a bit Friday we headed out to Lone Rock where Tots and Mackay set up camp. It was overcast and very chilly, but we enjoyed it nonetheless. Personally, I'm glad the sun took the day off - we have more than enough sunlight in Phoenix right now, and we will for months to come. I'll never curse an overcast day, even if it is supposed to be bright and sunny and beachy! We hung out at the lake for several hours and after dinner Mandi, Hallie, Momma, Mike, Ava and I turned in for the night and headed home to sleep. Here's a first: Nana shared her bed with Ava for the night! It only took me eight bouts of paranoia and separation anxiety to agree, but I'm glad I did in the end. 'Twas nice having an uninterrupted night to get some much needed sleep. Thanks, Nana!

It was a quick trip: we left early afternoon on Saturday. While I wish we could've stayed longer, I am so glad that we had the time we did to see family and have some fun. Hopefully sometime in July we'll be able to visit Rob & Mandi in Henderson (don't worry mom, we plan on going when you guys go).