Wow!!!

This weekend was one beautiful weekend. The weather started off freezing. Friday, I went on a field trip with Addison's class and I truly think I was frozen to the bone. We went to the High Line (an old train track now converted to a "park"....much like the Silver Comet). The wind there went right through you. Even though the weather was chilly, the trip was nice. Here class is a great mix of children.

So Saturday, we woke up (Brad was on a retreat with his classmates in Connecticut) and walked to see the USS New York. What I did not know is that they were commissioning the ship when we arrived. So, there were secret service men everywhere (Ms. Hilary Clinton was the guest speaker). Addison and Parker (esp Parker) loved seeing all of this. I was able to get a few pictures of them in front of the ship. It was actually amazing of how few people (for NYC standards) were there. After we saw the ship, we went to a water park and played. I have a few shots of the kids here too. At 12:00, we saw two Off-Spray helicopter/ planes and four fighter jets fly right up the Hudson River. It was definitely awesome!

Sunday proved to be even better. The temperature reached in the high 60's. We ventured up to Central Park to enjoy the spectacular weather. We saw Belvadeers Castle (the highest point in the park) and played on the Great Lawn (where all the big concerts play). Addison climbed trees and Parker played with his friend. It was great. Being out in the weather and surrounded by grass and trees made us miss home. It smelled and felt like fall. The grass under our feet felt good. It is funny how it is the simple pleasures you miss...things that you don't realize you are going to miss. But how fortunate we are to be able to go to this place in the city and enjoy the great outdoors. It was beautiful!!!!