Living Life and Loving It

Brian is working late tonight.  Oliver is in bed, fast asleep.  I was cleaning the kitchen.  And Isabella was winding down to a bit of Findi...

Happened upon a Jewish wedding in Central Park. Complete with pink bow ties and a banjo player.

Isabella is my high energy gal.  She is constantly running, jumping, or "galloping".  All over our city, everywhere we go.  While ...

Last Saturday I ran in the New York City Mini 10K (not quite sure why it's called "mini").  It's a womens only race but dr...

We are not huge party planners around here, especially for 1st birthdays.  I really feel like it's a celebration of, "Wow!  We made...

We were very excited to have my sister, Anika, and her family come visit for almost a week.  We tried our best to balance tons of fun with e...

Happy Birthday Oliver!!! How did that little ( okay, he was big ) baby become my big boy? I have loved getting to know Oliver this year....

Hey New Yorkers, have you been to the beautiful, new piers along the Hudson River?!  Just north of Chelsea Piers.  I love that the city is ...

Yes, I know I'm a complete slacker with my New Year's resolution .  But I think of it often and I'm still taking photos; just no...

I guess I've overdone it!  Too many photos!  Isabella is rarely willing to look and smile at the camera anymore.  (Most face shots are c...

There is something magical about the water fountains/sprinklers at New York City playgrounds.  There is much excitement (both for moms and k...

Last Saturday all of the church youth in Manhattan (our stake) put on a huge block party and tag sale in order to raise money for scout cam...

Some favorite photos of my favorite people!!!

I recently came across this recipe on a blog I very much enjoy, called marta writes .  Since the soup had everything in it that I love I...

Last Saturday was one of those days...absolutely perfect in every way!  Pancakes first thing in the morning followed by playing in the city ...