Been a while!

Alright, so its been quite some time since the last posting. That doesn't mean I haven't done anything blogworthy- it just means I've been too busy to take a little time to write something about it. So here's a look at a few of the fun fall activities:
As many of you know after reading Yo-Yo and Oakley's blogs- We went to NYC for a very special B-day celebration. But- what you may not know is that Kim and I had a couple fun side trips when people (aka The Tall people) weren't looking. First, we took it upon ourselves to duck into the backroom Purse shop so that the others would continue on their own merry shopping ventures for a while and we could get a little break/do our own thing. That was fun and felt somewhat undercover! I know we have friends who really do secret stuff, but this was more like my imaginary play-time when I was a kid! Good times!



Then Thanks to the impecable timing of our friend from the Land of Lincoln, we were yet again able to sneak away from The Tall People (and B) and have an awesome little adventure. First was the carriage ride. At one point i thought the horse was going to take us on a ride w/out the driver, but that would have just been fun!







Next came the Jumping activities- YAY! I love being a cheesy tourist! Too bad we didn't have t-shirts!











To follow that was the best part of our escape jaunt: Do you remember the movie BIG? Well- we now have had the experience of Playing on the piano just like Tom Hanks! HOW AWESOME!!









Then came the EVENT! The reason we came to NY (just in the nick of time) was to see Wicked! I was so excited! I had the best time and it was the best show! I know it wasn't Idina and Kristen, but I couldn't have been happier! :-) Of course our seats were so high, I thought we were all defying gravity for a bit! I had such a blast - and since the soundtrack has been playin on my computer, in my car, on the ipod and just about anywhere that I can make it happen!

After the show- things are kind of a blur. We ate at a fun restaurant, drove to the hotel (where everyone went to bed right away), Ani and I did some wandering, and finally to sleep. Church was nice the next day- but then it was time to head home. The weekend was short but excellent.
Other fun activities- Jump for Jefferson! What is that you ask? Just take a little look- Our timing is getting better! So is our balancing. Those pillars are farther apart than they look! At least that's how it felt! You'd never know that Yo-Yo was scared on this one. She was literally shaking. I'm tellin' you- this is harder than it looks. This one took a lot of effort- for reals! Rest time- that was hard work! Marty has the Karate Kid down, Jamie has the side kick, and I almost look like i'm sitting on a step, but i'm not! That's my heel grab- Eat your heart out Tony Hawk! Well, this is all that I have time for right now-ttfn!