Father's Day

This weekend we took the ferry to the South Island for James to participate in the Abel Tasman Coastal Classic - a 36km Cross Country (up and down steep trails) running race. It was the longest and probably the hardest run he had ever done. All the competitors were SUPER FIT (including James!) and say the run is much more difficult than doing a marathon.

It was the second time we had taken Luca on the Ferry - the first was when he was 3 months old. Entertaining an 8 month old for 3 hours is by no means an easy task. They advertise the ferry trip as relaxing....ha...anything but with a baby!

While James was running the hardest race of his life on Saturday, Luca and I hiked for 3.5 hours along the trail with the rest of the 'supporter' group. It was exciting to see James pass us towards the end - and we were very impressed with how well he was doing (his story might differ a bit...ha ha!)
Luca after discovering how much he enjoys ginger nut cookies. This is right before we started our hike. Had to go buy him a new sunhat to wear....his expanding head won't fit into his sunhats from last summer. Luckily it was a gorgeous day to spend in the National Park. On Friday and Saturday night we stayed with James Aunt and Uncle - it was good to catch up with them.
Me trying to take Luca's picture while he was in the baby backpack. He seemed to enjoy the ride, but he did look a little uncomfortable when he fell asleep... We sang songs and I pointed out different types of leaves and things on the trail to him. It was kinda cool to feel his little hands resting on my shoulders as we hiked.
Sunday on the ferry ride back to the North Island.....FATHER'S DAY!!! James and I were both exhausted from our active Saturday...poor James could barely walk (but who could blame him...after that crazy difficult running race!) Incendently Luca also decieded that Saturday night would be a poor sleep night, so we didn't get much sleep. I ended up taking Luca for a 2.5 hour walk at 6am on Sunday just so James could have a father's day sleep in. Usually he's such a good sleeper, but I think the change of routine really messed him up.

We spent a majority of Father's day traveling (driving to Picton, sitting on the Ferry, then driving to Palmy) but we did enjoy a much deserved Dominos Pizza Dinner when we arrived home, and surprise, suprise....Luca slept like an angel on Sunday night. Thank goodness!

All in all a good weekend....We love our fit and fantastic Daddy XOXO