Okay that's a beautiful baby

I might be a little tad bias but I really think she is THE most beautiful baby...her dad's not half bad either :)

Road Trippin

So when we first discussed going to Utah for a trip this summer we really thought we should and would fly...however the kids convinced us that the drive and the hotel were some of the best memories and traditions. This being said...even with a 5 month old baby in toe we made the drive. Amazingly Olivia did an awesome job, she slept most of the time. We were determined to keep her happy, and so we even strapped her own DVD player to the back of the seat and let her watch Tom and Jerry...good parenting skills..want anymore pointers from us?

We stayed half way in ABQ like always even at the same hotel that is..."the best ever mom, it has MEATBALL's and all you can eat SODA!" I tried to venture to the Embassy Suites this time but was over ruled by "tradition". We hiked to the Arch in southern Utah and had a very good all people happy road trip.

Utah Happiness

We have just returned from the best family trip to Utah. We had such a great time and I am so sad that it went by so fast. I really think I was just cheated with only staying 2 weeks! :) The first weekend in Utah we celebrated the 4th of July. I ran in the 10k in Provo. It was my first 10k race (I usually stick with 5K) but for driving in at 11 pm the night before, getting 4 hours of sleep, and nursing my 5 month old baby I think I did ok. My time was 48 min even. I was 200 something out of almost 4,000 runners. It was an awesome course and perfect weather.

We then celebrated with the parade and fireworks with friends and family that night...perfect I tell ya.

This picture of Olivia was snapped by my cousin. We had a fabulous reunion of sorts with all of my cousins on my mom's side of the family. I LOVE all of them and it was so great to see them and to visit. I wish that I lived right by the whole lot of them they are truly the funnest, happiest people I know. I have many more adventures and pictures to share of our trip...but alas Oliva is needing a bath in a very smelly way!