Memorial Day

Memorial Day is always a fun weekend. It's nice to get out of the heat for a little bit and enjoy being outside. My kids love spending time in Show Low.
This weekend ended with a scary moment. Jack was hit in the head with a homerun ball. He was playing in the field behind the fence and someone hit a homerun and managed to hit Jack smack dab in the head. Fortunately Jack was okay but it's scary to realize how quickly things can happen.

Kate dancing with her dad. We all went out to dinner and had a great time. 

Jack and Kate riding the quad. It scares me when they ride but they have so much fun. 

Jack in the hospital. We thought it best to make sure the softball didn't do any real damage. Again so grateful Jack was okay. 

Kate's softball

Kate's first season of softball was a fun one. Kate enjoyed being on a team with Keelie and some other friends and she improved. I don't know if softball will be her sport but I'm glad she gave it a try.

Jay's baseball season

 

Jay's baseball season was a little bit frustrating. He was on a decent team and had a decent coach but they never practiced and Jay would only get up to bat one and on a good night two times. It was hard to improve when that is all the hitting he got. But Jay had fun and wants to play again.

 

Jack's Baseball Season

Jack's baseball season was an interesting one. In the regular season his team went 3-9-1 and then in the playoffs made it into the championship game. Where they lost to the Cubs, who had not lost a game all season. It was a hard season and Jack was ready to stop playing baseball which made me sad when he got picked to play all stars. What a difference to be on a better team and a little bit better coaches. His team lost in the championship but Jack now wants to play baseball again. Which is a good thing.

 

 

Bermuda

After a hard race for Ryan we needed to recover and what better place to recover than Bermuda. It is my favorite island. The water is so clear and the weather is so nice. It's funny because we went there on our cruise last year and I thought it would be a long time if ever I got to go back. Well we made it happen. Flights were cheap from Boston to Bermuda and not much more to go from Bermuda to Phoenix. We were all over it and had a great time.

Me & Ryan, Ryan & Laurel Driggs, Steve & Hailey Schild, Greg & Demi Davis

 

 

 

Boston

Boston is an amazing city. I am so glad I finally got the chance to go and visit it.
Yes, I did go to Fenway park and watch the Red Sox. I didn't cheer for them but it really made me like baseball. It was so refreshing to see a team play right and to have fans cheer and love their team. I am glad I got the chance to go. The Red Sox did beat the Orioles 4-2 and the Big Papi, David Ortiz, hit a homerun. Again it was so fun to see a good team and to see fans love their team.
We also went to Lexington and Concord. The start of the Revolutionary War. I love history so it was great to read and see where America started. I am always amazed that we won the Revolutionary War. Clearly Heavenly Father had his hand in it. I am so grateful I get to live in this country. I read about other countries and how women are treated and how girls can't go to school and I know I am blessed. I could have spent all day reading about the history of Boston. I guess I will need to go back.
We also took a duck tour and ate lots of good food.

 

At Fenway Park, we sat in Tag Romney's seats and even got to sit by him. Yes, we are big stuff, not really Greg Davis know him and we know Greg. Friends in high places.

Love the photo bomb by Ben Lesueur in the bottom picture. 

 top pic: Greg Davis, Jeff Rush, Ryan Driggs, Ben Lesueur, Steve Schild and Ryan

bottom pic: me and Ryan, Jeff & Charlotte Rush, Ryan & Laurel Driggs, Ben & Emily Lesueur, Steve & Hailey Schild

Ryan and Laurel Driggs, Steve and Hailey Schild, me and Ryan

Boston Marathon

The Boston Marathon

 

What an incredible experience. Ryan said it was the best race ever and he was so happy he had a chance to run the Boston Marathon, especially after the 2013 bombings. What a cool city Boston is and I was amazed at how much the people in the city love this marathon and how "Boston Strong" they really are. The atmosphere surrounding the marathon was electric. The people all cheered and loved the runners. Ryan swears he ran at least 27 miles, not the 26.2, since he swerved all through out the race giving the spectators high fives. He said the entire race had people lined up cheering him on. I am so happy for him and amazed that he can qualify for this race. His pace to qualify is just over a seven minute mile for 26.2 miles. Way too fast for me but Ryan did it and so glad he did.

Boston Marathon time: 3:46:27



 

 Ryan with Ryan Driggs at the expo and at the finish line

The marathon course and as close as I got to the finish line

Post race, past the finish line. We yelled and yelled Ryan's name and thankfully a volunteer heard us and got their attention. Ryan and Laurel Driggs and me and Ryan

At the hotel all done. Greg & Demi Davis, Steve & Hailey Schild, John & Dawn Giles, Ryan& Laurel Driggs, Jeff & Charlotte Rush, and me and Ryan