San Diego View

Sunday morning Grandma Joyce Lucy and I met up with Aunt Andy, Uncle Robert and Cash to walk across the Coronado Bridge. This was the 23rd Annual Navy Bay Bridge Walk/Run, where 2 lanes of the bridge are shut down for this event. Now Grandma has done this walk 5 years so she ditched us to run the bridge. From start to finish it was a 4 mile walk - only about 2 miles on the actual bridge. We had SO much fun. Robert brought his radio so we were dancing while walking, trying to not clip ankles on the people in front of us and just trying to get a workout while scrambling through the thousands of people. Total registered participants was 8,000 people (you can imagine the sea of people.)We had a great time and loved the view from the top of the bridge looking at the San Diego Skyline. Definitely ready to go again next year!

"Are you ready for this???"

"Bring it on!"

"Mom it's too early to expect 4 Miles out of me"
Just past the start line

Just starting the actual bridge

Aunt Andy in front of us as we head up the incline

Lucy at the top, all smiles and proud of herself that she made it.

Mom and Lucy at the top

YEAH we made it to end

Grandma had to wait a little while for us but, we made it

Now we're waiting for the bus to take us back across the bridge

Still waiting

Holy Cow

Aunt Andy and I took the kiddos to the Eastern San Diego County Jr. Fair last week. This has been the first real interaction for Jack and Cash with barnyard animals. Lucy has seen animals from outside the pen when the cattle wouldn't move near her. Let's just say their faces had "Holy Cow" written all over them at times. . .

The kids had a great time!!! Cash received kisses from a red & white Holstein which he thought was too cool. Lucy was kissed to death and had her stroller cleaned by a steer (don't think she like the tongue much). And Jack - well he missed most of the animals b/c he was too busy eating his bottle but we did have his picture taken in front of 'Flap Jack' the pig.

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All in all the kids had a great time and Lucy was able to see what's ahead for her in the future. She was specifically told by my former teacher no pigs only cattle, we'll see how that goes!

Fun With My Girl

Lucy and mom have been very busy hanging out. As usual we do our Lake Murray walks 3 or 4 days a week. Tuesday we met Andy, Cash and Jack for a brisk walk and this time I remembered to bring bread for the ducks. After our walk we found some shade in the sand and took the kiddos out of the strollers. I began throwing bread out for about 10 ducks, they quickly lost interest and then 3 geese came our way. One big white goose with a huge horn on it's head and piercing red eyes had Andy and I a little concerned. I continually threw bread at this particular goose just to keep it away from the kids. After a few minutes the geese waddled back into the water and swan away. Although the next thing we knew we had 2 seagulls come to visit. They quickly snatched the food, and then there were 4, then we were invaded by 20 seagulls flying in front of us. I was throwing big pieces of bread at one point and there was 5 seagulls that collided in hopes of eating. It was amazing! Andy pointed out that there were no ducks in sight any longer. Poor duckies.

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Saturday Lucy, Grandma Joyce and myself walked to my cousins to visit their new little girl - Summer Rae Castle. She was born on April 29 at 12:05 am. Lucy loved her and wanted to pat her like a dog. There was a little jealousy when she saw mom holding a new baby.

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Lovin Lake Murray

I just have to say "I love Lake Murray". Everyone should have a place like LM to go to. This is an enjoyable 7 mile walk that anyone can do. It doesn't matter if you go to walk the fastest 7 miles of your life or stroll along watching the wildlife. Lucy loves to kick back in the stroller with her feet on the front tray and watch the ducks, squirrels and rabbits.

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Dogs, can I just say if you want to see every shape, size, breed and color of dogs this is the place to be also. Dogs are the only thing that keep Lucy entertained towards the end of walk. There are SO many dogs excercising with their owners it's great.

Since Lake Murray is a place Lucy and I frequent multiple times a week by ourselves or with Aunt Andy and Cash I had to post my love for this location. If anyone cares to join us in a walk just let me know - we are always up for it!