Spokanistan

 Kyle & I just got back from our visit to Spokane, WA.  It had been a year and a half since Kyle had been there to visit his family, so it was high time that we made the trip! I went a few days early with Knox to hang out with Kyle's family and then Kyle joined us on Saturday.  It was really fun to all be back in Spokane again and to hang out with our sweet little nephew Marek.  He is 18 months old now and such a doll. He absolutely loved Knox and would constantly try to give him kisses and share his toys, what a sweetie! I hope Knox is that good with his cousins when he gets older! Kyle's sister, Heather, is due at the end of July with a baby girl so we'll see if Knox is as sweet to McKenna as Marek was sweet to him.

Knox with Nana (I would like to believe that it is the angle of the photo that makes Knox look so cubby, but that might be a lie)

Aunt Heather & Cousin Marek with Knox

Marek & Me

Knox got to spend some more time with his great-grandparents which is always special.  Aside from hanging out with family, Kyle & I also rekindled one of our annual traditions- running Bloomsday.   Bloomsday is a 12k fun run that has been going in Spokane for 35 years now.  Kyle has been running since his childhood and this was our 4th time to run it together.  The race is massive with 50,000 participants and is really festive and fun! 

An aerial view of the runners

We didn't have a killer time, but we met our goal of running the entire 7 miles and change without walking! We only did some mild training, so we were pretty pleased with ourselves! 

On Monday, Kyle got to experience his first airplane flight with Knox.  This was Knox's third trip, but first time that Kyle got to join us.  Knox did fine, but it was exhausting trying to entertain him for both of our 2 hour flights.  But I will not complain because on the way there I sat in front of a mom traveling by herself with her six kids- and no that is not a typo.  Six? What?  So, that makes traveling with one seem like kind of a joke.  It was tiring though, so I am glad that we're not flying again until July.  I have a few months to gear up for it! 

Family photo! (please note the father-son flannel)

The siblings and cousins 

Kyle & I had a great time visiting with his family.  We are planning on going back in early August to meet our little niece, McKenna, after she arrives!

-Stacie