This is our subway stop, a place I love and loath all at the same time.  Love it because it is so close to our house, cheap, and transports us all around this magical city. Hate it because it is a hot as hades in the station, and dragging Blake and the stroller up and…

Easter came and went in a blur this year!  We had fun at our annual neighborhood Easter egg hunt.  Blake saw some eggs by a tree and he refused to move from that spot.  We had to solemnly swear that we would guard those eggs while he went to be in the group picture 🙂…

Since Halloween was on Sunday this year, the Primary decided to host a Fall Festival at the church on Saturday night.  We ate Chili and Rolls, and played fun carnival games.  The kids had a great time playing a spider bean bag toss, getting their faces painted, and having a donut eating contest.  But, the…

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Tucked back on the east side of Central Park near the Carousel is an adorable little amusement park.  With temps climbing into the 90s later in the week we decided to venture over on our only cool day and give it a whirl.  It was the perfect park for my kids.  Any older and there…

Dear Joshua, Happy 7th birthday!  We love you to the moon and back, and are so proud of you.  You are such a special little boy.  You are smart as a whip, often trumping your sister as we quiz math facts :).  This year you had a rough start to the school year, but now,…