Park Pics

Chris is now attending grad school. His classes meet every Saturday from 8am-4:30pm. Since I work on Sundays at the church all day, it means we don't get a lot of time together, and we certainly don't get a lot of time together as a family of four. But it's only for a year, and we are determined to make the most of the situation. Short term troubles for long term gain! :)
The first Saturday that Chris had class, I realized that the girls and I had 3 options: sit around the apartment and mope, go do the same things we always do, or do something new! We opted for number 3. I packed up a blanket and picnic lunch, loaded the girls on the cross-town bus and we headed for a part of Central Park that we've never visited and had a great time. It was also the first time I've ventured out with both girls without the stroller. Freedom!!! We miss Saturdays with Daddy, but that doesn't mean we can't have our own adventures! I love the juxtapositon of skyscrapers and expansive green grass!!

Love this photo of Noelle...

And I love this photo of Delilah...wish I could merge the two photos! :)

I think I was privvy to the most heartfelt kiss in Central Park that day!

 And the following week, we got a visit from an old sorority sister, Emily, and her youngest daughter. They live in Connecticut and just felt like taking a trip into the city. Emily and I haven't seen each other since college, but we view life in very similar ways. It was so good to catch up with her and meet her baby girl!!

And here's Noelle conquering a rock wall, just like Daddy:

And, finally, a pic of the girls and I on the way to the neighborhood park one day. We were just having a blast and enjoying our time together, so I thought I would snap a quick photo.

Thank you, NYC for your devotion to public parks!!!!