NY NY

Ok, so I didn't have my new camera for the NY debut....but I still wanted to 'journal' about it. We arrived before Katelyn made her entrance, so we really did miss the best part. However, it was a grand week-end nonetheless. And the most appropriate week-end to blog about NY ...

We LOVE their apartment. Stunning view of the Hudson river. Makes the apartment seem double it's size. The kids have a huge room filled with their toys so I can see why they transitioned just fine. I was impressed that they were able to sell all their belongings except for the few things that fit perfectly into their apartment. Basically, I was impressed!

We had a ton of fun. We took the Stanton Island ferry. We walked the promenade next to the river....which goes for miles and miles. It's just a hop from their apartment besides. Parks galore. No working in the yard anymore for Jake, yet they have ample space to spread out and get their 'green' fix. It's marvelous.

Rach and Tommy were adjusted to their new mode of transportation. A deluxe, luxury stroller! I'm just wondering how you put 3 on there? Well, that comes later I guess when Katelyn gets bigger. Anyway, I did see Tommy looking a bit jealous at a car seat that was being put into a car. What was he thinking I wonder? (that thing looks awfully familiar!)

I loved the fruit trucks on the street corners. Fabulous fruit for great prices. I guess the groceries are expensive but hey, they deliver and put them on your kitchen table for an extra $5. Now that's sweet.

We did Priceline and got the Hilton just around the corner from them, and our room over-looked WTC. One afternoon we took Rach swimming and she loved it. They had a dry sauna as well, but Rach hated that!

We got to go to church with them. Loaded, and I mean loaded, with young families and young kids. They fit right in. On the bus there was 2 other families headed to church as well.

We went to Time Square at night. ALIVE. That's the best word to describe that place. I mean it was hopping. And showed no signs of ever slowing down. That was fun.

They also took us to Chelsea Market. Fun place with lots of shops and food shops and ice cream. It was charming.

We walked our socks off. But that's what city life is about.

Thanks Jake and Mel for a grand week-end!

Oh, and how does Rach like kindergarten????