Christmas in New York City

Matt surprised me with an early Christmas gift- a weekend away from the girls to New York City! A friend of his runs a bus tour so we tried it out. What fun! It was very cold but very cheery- everything was decorated for the holidays. We both decided we'd like to return in warmer months for more city adventure!

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Playing Catch-Up

Wow- am I behind! We just got back from vacation, and who likes unpacking? Have I mentioned that I am personal friends with Procrastination?

So let's review...

February- Matt (obviously a fantastic husband) sent me to New York City for a whirlwind weekend trip.

I had never been (a crime when NY is my home state), and I joined SIL Chris, her mom, and Chris's two oldest daughters. We had a blast, saw Wicked (another first), ate scrumptious cupcakes, walked to some icons, browsed Chinatown and Little Italy, came close to being kidnapped as slave labor (that's a story for another time), and did NOT get mugged, molested or harassed in any way. I even waved to Matt and the girls on the live camera at Time's Square!

I can't wait to go back!

March- My favorite younger sister (coincidentally my only younger sister) Natalie came to stay with me for a week. Perhaps some felt I needed some close attention to prevent doing anything drastic upon reaching another decade, but I'm grateful. It was a wonderful birthday. (Thanks, Lorald for lending her!)

We did all sorts of things, spent lots of time being goofy and laughing, and got in some three sisters time.

I am truly in awe at Nat's talents- which are almost anything crafty. (By the way, Lucy loves her new dress!)

Here's a sneak peak at our biggest project....

April 7th...My oldest turned 11. Inconceivable!!

I'll have to post more soon, I promise!

(Let's see...Easter, and Kalahari, and since tomorrow is Jill's 9th birthday....

you get the picture.)