Sandwiched by a rainy Friday and a rainy evening, Saturday morning brought perfect weather for a 3-mile stroll through a beautiful park ... for a good cause.
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Arthritis Walk 2008
This past weekend, Aaron and I joined the local Arthritis Walk. During the month of May, National Arthritis Month, there are over 300 walks around the country raising money for Arthritis research. We were very happy to walk to help out - in memory of my Grandmother. Thanks to family and friends, Team Purple for JB raised $475!!! Thank you to those who donated - it means a lot.
Sandwiched by a rainy Friday and a rainy evening, Saturday morning brought perfect weather for a 3-mile stroll through a beautiful park ... for a good cause.
Sandwiched by a rainy Friday and a rainy evening, Saturday morning brought perfect weather for a 3-mile stroll through a beautiful park ... for a good cause.
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Time with the Cuz
A little behind on the postings, but wanted to make sure I got up a couple of pictures from Angie's visit to the city, while she was up for her best friend Gwin's M.D. graduation. I met Angie, along with Gwin, her dad and sister, in Battery Park on that Friday, where we were hoping to go out to the Statue of Liberty. The line was quite crazy, so we decided to take the Staten Island Ferry out to, where else, but Staten Island! We were hoping to get some views of the Statue that way, but it was an overcast, foggy day. So, here's our shot in front of the statue - (I swear she's back there, it's not a white backdrop, just fog!)
After that, we strolled around the city, trying to enjoy Central Park in the cold, had a great lunch and some drinks out later, where Aaron met up with us (Note to the parents ... yes, Angie and I both drank alcoholic beverages - ha!) Despite the weather, it was a fun day.
I did go back into the city on Monday to meet up with Angie again before her flight out. It was a MUCH better day - in the 70s - with sun! So, we walked up to Central Park to sit and chat in Sheep Meadow for over an hour. We had fun people-watching and trying to get someone to get a good picture of us. I think we got too lucky with a guy who knew too much about photos, that he made us feel dumb with our point-and-click cameras! But we got a good one.
We had a great lunch, where we were both in heaven with the Smoked gouda mac n' cheese with bacon and the Blackberry Lemonades at Cafeteria. After that, I saw Angie off in a cab :o(
After that, we strolled around the city, trying to enjoy Central Park in the cold, had a great lunch and some drinks out later, where Aaron met up with us (Note to the parents ... yes, Angie and I both drank alcoholic beverages - ha!) Despite the weather, it was a fun day.
I did go back into the city on Monday to meet up with Angie again before her flight out. It was a MUCH better day - in the 70s - with sun! So, we walked up to Central Park to sit and chat in Sheep Meadow for over an hour. We had fun people-watching and trying to get someone to get a good picture of us. I think we got too lucky with a guy who knew too much about photos, that he made us feel dumb with our point-and-click cameras! But we got a good one.
We had a great lunch, where we were both in heaven with the Smoked gouda mac n' cheese with bacon and the Blackberry Lemonades at Cafeteria. After that, I saw Angie off in a cab :o(
Until next time ...
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Aaron Hits the Appalachian Trail
A couple of months ago, Aaron and a group of co-workers planned a 2-day hiking trip on the Appalachian Trail. After numerous shopping trips to EMS, splitting up the food and shopping lists, making sure they had all the gear they would need - they were *almost* ready to go. Can't plan anything with these guys without some sort of prank ... a couple of days before the trip, they decided to test one of the tents ... by setting it up in Mike's cubicle ... while he was out to lunch! This is what he came back to:
Two weekends ago, they began the hike in Great Barrington, MA in the wee hours of Saturday morning, each with about 30 pounds on their back. With some rain in the forecast, they expected the worst, but ended up with a perfect day for hiking.
They made their way through the 11 miles up to the Tom Leonard Shelter in Tyringham, MA - where they were welcomed with a much larger lean-to than they thought. They were able to fit in the lean-to with the loft ... not needing the tents they carried up with them! They had a great dinner of hamburger helper before turning in, ready for another 11 miles back down the next day.
They all had a great time and Aaron can't wait to set up another hike sometime soon.
Two weekends ago, they began the hike in Great Barrington, MA in the wee hours of Saturday morning, each with about 30 pounds on their back. With some rain in the forecast, they expected the worst, but ended up with a perfect day for hiking.
They made their way through the 11 miles up to the Tom Leonard Shelter in Tyringham, MA - where they were welcomed with a much larger lean-to than they thought. They were able to fit in the lean-to with the loft ... not needing the tents they carried up with them! They had a great dinner of hamburger helper before turning in, ready for another 11 miles back down the next day.
They all had a great time and Aaron can't wait to set up another hike sometime soon.
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Senesac's 24 hours in Tarrytown
The Senesac gang made it's way down to Tarrytown for a quick visit, after spending a fun night at the waterpark in Lake George. They came down last Saturday afternoon - Selena and Russell left for a wedding in Connecticut - and the kids and I loaded in as much fun as we could for the day.
We started out by going to the park in Irvington ... right on the Hudson River, where we played on the playground, played some catch, watched some boats go up the river to see if they would fit under the bridge. I think they were a little excited:
Cathryn was kind enough to allow me to get a shot of her without her two front teeth (she said "don't tell mommy I let you take a picture ... because I haven't let her yet!") Ha!
We went for a little walk around the park, where Matthew was delighted to find another playground with a huge sandbox. Since there were no sand toys, he had fun rolling in it and filling his socks with dirt!
We then headed up to the infamous Main Street Sweets, where the kids wanted to try out the homemade ice cream. Cathryn enjoyed the bright pink Fairy Dust flavor, Anna liked the Cupcake ice cream, and I think the bright blue color sold Matthew on the Cookie Monster like Tori had the week before.
After that, I promised them a ride up past the castle here in Tarrytown, which they seemed very excited about. Once we got up there and I pulled over, I asked them if they wanted to take a picture in front of it - they all said "nah"!! (I made them do it - it was a cute pic).
Once we got home, we all decided it was best to stick Sandy ... I mean, Matthew, into the tub! Since Sheila doesn't have bath toys, he enjoyed playing with a bright Cancun cup, a funnel and a rubber snowflake ice cube tray -- must have been fun ... look how cute he was when he got out:
After that, we decided to do some crafts. Cathryn worked on her cruise scrapbook while Anna and Matthew made some art for Russell. Once Matthew was done, he announced that he was "done with his homework". :o)
It was a fun day - and we all wound down with a movie before everyone was out. Sunday morning brought enough time for brunch at a diner, before they all headed back to Vermont.
We started out by going to the park in Irvington ... right on the Hudson River, where we played on the playground, played some catch, watched some boats go up the river to see if they would fit under the bridge. I think they were a little excited:
Cathryn was kind enough to allow me to get a shot of her without her two front teeth (she said "don't tell mommy I let you take a picture ... because I haven't let her yet!") Ha!
We went for a little walk around the park, where Matthew was delighted to find another playground with a huge sandbox. Since there were no sand toys, he had fun rolling in it and filling his socks with dirt!
We then headed up to the infamous Main Street Sweets, where the kids wanted to try out the homemade ice cream. Cathryn enjoyed the bright pink Fairy Dust flavor, Anna liked the Cupcake ice cream, and I think the bright blue color sold Matthew on the Cookie Monster like Tori had the week before.
After that, I promised them a ride up past the castle here in Tarrytown, which they seemed very excited about. Once we got up there and I pulled over, I asked them if they wanted to take a picture in front of it - they all said "nah"!! (I made them do it - it was a cute pic).
Once we got home, we all decided it was best to stick Sandy ... I mean, Matthew, into the tub! Since Sheila doesn't have bath toys, he enjoyed playing with a bright Cancun cup, a funnel and a rubber snowflake ice cube tray -- must have been fun ... look how cute he was when he got out:
After that, we decided to do some crafts. Cathryn worked on her cruise scrapbook while Anna and Matthew made some art for Russell. Once Matthew was done, he announced that he was "done with his homework". :o)
It was a fun day - and we all wound down with a movie before everyone was out. Sunday morning brought enough time for brunch at a diner, before they all headed back to Vermont.
Friday, April 25, 2008
Tori-Town!
Last weekend, Shelley, Tori & Spuds came down for a visit. We couldn't have asked for better weather. On Saturday, we spent the day in the city - strolling through a street fair (Shelley and I love the cheap jewelry!) and then played frisbee and catch in Central Park.
On Sunday, we stayed in our area to do some shopping and took Tori for ice cream down on Main Street Sweets here in Tarrytown. She also enjoyed the little playground here at our apartment complex, where she was very photogenic as she played.
We always enjoy having company - all visitors welcome!
On Sunday, we stayed in our area to do some shopping and took Tori for ice cream down on Main Street Sweets here in Tarrytown. She also enjoyed the little playground here at our apartment complex, where she was very photogenic as she played.
We always enjoy having company - all visitors welcome!
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Oh Baby!
I thought I would actually list the number of people I know who are currently pregnant. It seems like the list is just growing - it's crazy!! And all of this is in addition to a handful of people I know who have had their babies over the past 6 months or so.
What a year this will be!!! Congrats to all.
- My friends Justin and T just had their baby this past Wednesday - a healthy boy at 8 lbs. 3 oz.
- Our good friends, Mandy & Jason in Syracuse, are due with their second on May 1st, though she thinks it will be sooner.
- Jen & her new husband Chad are expecting their little girl, Emma, on May 30th (her third, their first).
- An old friend from high school, Chara, and her husband are expecting a little girl, Sadie, on June 5th (their third).
- My cousin, Josh, and his girlfriend.
- Another cousin, Jerika, and her boyfriend are due on June 30th.
- Our good friends, Anna and Jeff will be having their first child, a little girl, the last week of June.
- Aaron's co-worker Mike, and his wife Rosann, will be having their first in July.
- My sister Shelley, and Tyler, will be having a little boy in July - (a playmate for Tori!)
- And the most recent one is my sister Selena, and Russell, who are expecting their fourth in October!!
What a year this will be!!! Congrats to all.
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
The Greatest Show on Earth!
The Ringling Brothers ride into the Big Apple on their elephants each year ... I've been wanting to go since we moved down this way, and we finally went! Last Wednesday, I met Aaron in the city for dinner and then the two of us walked into Madison Square Garden as excited for the show as anyone else ... perhaps the ONLY adults entering without any kids! ;-) We had great seats even though we had only bought them a few days before and enjoyed the 2 1/2 hours of sometimes nerve-wracking entertainment, while snacking on the $12 cotton candy!! It was "Over the Top"
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