We had an interesting trip to San Francisco. Lyla’s first flying experience was a really good one, thanks to lots of good advice from Aunt Martina. She did so remarkably well that we were complimented by flight attendants and the people who sat next to us. She seemed to really enjoy seeing all of the other passengers, especially the kids sitting near us. We were grateful there were no ear issues, and she bounced right back from the three hour time change.
Here we are getting ready to leave Cincinnati for our five hour trek. We saw a whole new side if Lyla’s attachment to her pink Lyla Quinn “covie” – as soon as she saw it, she wanted it and would snuggle up to it. It was so cute!
We were able to catch up with several old friends from Columbus, which was definitely a highlight of the trip. We were so happy to see several of Lance’s residency friends, including Drew & Jen Johnson, who have a daughter, Kate, who is just 2 weeks older than Lyla. I was really happy to see Yvonne, another residency friend, and she was glad to get to meet Lyla:
Lyla and I were happy to explore the city (especially the Farmer’s Market) while Lance was in his conference, although our efforts to get out and about were hampered by the rain that started the day after we arrived. This was not a slight mist, mind you, it rained hard for two days in a row, which apparently is unusual for this time of year. So, in Hottman Family fashion, we “made it work” by buying a rain cover for Lyla’s stroller. She stayed snug and warm, although Lance & I were drenched, and I wasn’t entirely happy about it:
However, the annoyance I felt about the rain was NOTHING compared to what we dealt with at the Westfield Mall, just a few blocks from our hotel. We went there to get out of the rain and give Lyla her bottle:
After her bottle and after discovering that my iPhone had been destroyed by the rain (UGH!), we decided to go to the Family Lounge to change Lyla’s diaper. While there, someone decided to steal my wallet, which changed the face of the entire trip. It was NOT fun!
But, we again made it work and moved onward. We were able to get to the Wharf on our last full day, which proved to be one of Lyla’s favorite spots. She enjoyed Boudin bread, a San Fran favorite, and we had a great time exploring San Fran’s UP and DOWN sidewalks with the stroller. We made it the perfect day.
On the long walk back to the hotel, Lyla did this:
…while we did this: (And, trust me, there is no way a picture can depict how STEEP these sidewalks were)
All in all, it was a great trip. We’re very proud of our very adaptable traveller. She did a fantastic job!
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