NYC
This past week we needed to go to New York City to make an appearance at the Russian embassy in order to get our visas. After the 3 hour drive we had time to get a quick lunch at this cute little restaurant which was right across from the embassy before our meeting. We were somewhat nervous, not knowing what to expect, but the whole ordeal lasted less than half an hour. After we left the place, we felt so good about it, we wanted to skip down the sidewalk. Now we had the rest of the afternoon in front of us. So much to do in so little time. I had made dinner reservations ahead of time since Micah’s birthday is coming up. What better place is there? We decided to get on a bus and head down to the Freedom Tower and the 9/11 Memorials.
The Guggenheim Museum
We ended up taking a bus down to the tower, which took longer than we thought, but we found it without any problem and with the help of a really nice bus driver. We were just going to see the new tower being built and decided the last second to see the memorials. We thought we would go see them real quick and then head to dinner. Well, give yourself some time if you decide to do it yourself. The ticket was free, but then we had to walk five blocks around to the entrance. Then it seems as if you will be going to a concert with all the lines and mazes we went through. Finally we got to this small building and we thought we were there. Nope, it was a small security terminal. Ok, maybe we are almost there. Well, after a couple more minutes of walking down a maze or two, and then having our free ticket scanned about 5 times, we made it.
Freedom Tower
Area around the memorials
Really quite amazing memorials, in person
It really was very nice, once we got into the memorial area. They are huge and breathtaking.
That took way longer than we had hoped, so we took a taxi back up town toward our restaurant and we made it with plenty of time.
Enjoying a nice dinner with my birthday boy
We had a great day and dinner together. Here are a few pictures of the city at night on our way out.
Just pretend this picture of the Empire State Building isn’t blurry
Party time!
Let the games begin!…
Pin the tail on the donkey
Pinata!
The pony did not want to break… afterwards Micah showed the pony who was the boss!
Musical pillows
If there is no seat, they needed to find a lap to sit on
The last round of musical pillows ended in one big pile
Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you…
Happy Birthday dear Violet, Happy Birthday to you!!
With our 4 year old!!
She requested chocolate cake with sprinkles
Little Timothy was the youngest guest
Time for presents…
Jam session afterwards
Me and my friend Gwennie
Violet loves birthdays, especially her own! She couldn’t wait to have a party and have everyone sing the birthday song TO HER! She has grown up so much in this last year. She really cracks us up with things she says sometimes. Of course I can’t think of anything exactly right now, but I will try to put more of that on here. She loves helping in the kitchen. I love overhearing her with Keira, acting like she is her mommy, saying, careful Keira or don’t do that hunny. Violet LOVES chocolate! Maybe more than me, which is A LOT! She asks for it all day long. Violet cannot wait for mommy to have the baby, she ask often when the baby is coming out of mommies belly. She really wants to hold the baby. Violet loves singing. She is still making up songs about random things. She loves being tickled and playing hide and go seek, especially with Grandpa.
We love our sweet baby girl, who is growing up so quickly!
15 Questions with Violet – Age 4
1. What is your favorite color? Green
2. What is your favorite toy? Raggedy Anne and Raggedy Andy
3. What is your favorite fruit? Apple
4. What is your favorite movie? Sesame Street movies
5. What is your favorite meal? Cheeseburger and fries
6. What is your favorite snack? Chocolate
7. What is your favorite thing to eat for breakfast? Chocolate Chip Pancakes
8. What is your favorite drink? Apple juice
9. What is your favorite song? ABC’s
10. What is your favorite book? Raggedy Anne and Raggedy Andy books
11. Who is your best friend? Autumn
12. What is your favorite thing to do outside? Play in the snow
13. What is your favorite animal? Horse
14. What do you like to take to bed with you at night? Elmo
15. What do you want to be when you grow up? Dentist
Birthday time
On thursday the 20th, our baby turned one year old! Keira woke up on her birthday not feeling so well with another cold she had caught a couple days before. Thankfully no parties were planned, just a get together with family for some cake. But after getting dressed the birthday girl started to feel better.
This is how the birthday girl woke up
There’s our happy girl
Violet wanted her hair done like Keira’s hair
Always wanting to stand
…and climb
Silly Violet
It was turning out to be a nice day outside, so I took the girls outside for some pictures.
No hands touching the pumpkin!
Yay! I’m one today!
On friday the 21st, was my (Katrina) birthday. I turned 28 years old! Where has the time gone? Micah planned some things for the day one of which included us going out to eat. Afterwards we were going to go nearby to see a good friend of mine who we went to the Bible school with and was also in our wedding. Turns out, Micah called Martha and had her and her husband come to the restaurant to meet us. It was a great surprise, and it was so good to catch up and to meet her hubby.
Martha and Brian
Saturday, we had some cake for both of us birthday girls at my parent’s house. There were way too many candles on my cake though!
Getting ready to blow out the candle(s)
Violet helping me blow out my candles
Wow, this is for me?
the birthday girls
Six Sandowiches 