SWEMB BIRT 2022 Day 1 New York City

 We went on another amazing trip with our friends, the Iversons!  Actually day one was July 31st, but it was a full day of traveling.  We arrived in New York City at Laguardia airport at 11:30 PM then caught a $100 dollar Uber to our Hotel in Times Square.  It didn't really count as a day as we didn't do anything but fly to Atlanta and then New York.  We were exhausted by the time we got to the hotel.  

The hotel gave away our room so they said they gave us the "best room in the hotel".  It was not that great.  HA!  We were right next to a construction zone that started promptly at 8:00 AM!  Thankfully, we were mostly awake and I started my day with a six mile treadmill run just down the hall. 

After our hotel breakfast, we walked down to Central Park and rented bikes.  We biked the entire park.  It was just over six miles and it rained on us for most of the ride.  It was gorgeous and a fun way to see Central Park. 

Once we were completely soaked from riding bikes, we went to a Ramen restaurant right across the street from our hotel.  It was so delicious, we ate at it twice that day!  After lunch, our friends arrived and we started our real site seeing tour of New York City.

Our first stop was the 9-11 memorial.  We were hoping to go into the museum but we didn't know that we needed to schedule a time months ahead.  We were hoping we could just schedule a time that day.  No luck, so we walked around the memorial then headed to a bakery, wandered Central Park, and then ramen restaurant before our Broadway show. 

We had so many choices of shows to see but we really wanted to see something family friendly so we landed on Wicked. It was the perfect choice.  Both my boys loved it and said they can't wait to go back to New York City to see another Broadway show someday.  After the show we just went back to our hotel and crashed.  We were already exhausted!

Swim Team Championships

Summer is filled with swimming and swim meets.  This summer we swam every single morning. We had two Saturday's of swimming in a row.  I have been getting up early to run with my friend Pam.  We have been marathon training all summer long.  It has been so fun and so tiring all at the same time.  As soon as I get home from running, I wake up the boys, then we get in the car and head to the meets.

 

We finished off our summer of swim team with a fun swim team championship meet on Saturday.  Both boys had a great time and swam hard.  I think summer went a little too fast this year.  It always goes quickly but this time just flew by.  

A Visit from Grandma

 When we bought Pearl, I knew we would need someone to watch her when we went on vacation. I asked Susan if she would come spend nearly two weeks at our house. She was so kind and agreed. While we were in California, she was here with Pearl. We spent a few days together and I am so grateful for time with her as time seems to go by so quickly. 

Swim Team Photos

 

A visit with my Cousin

 I haven't seen my cousin in YEARS!  I think at least 6 or 7 years.  When I heard she was flying back to the United States for the summer, I knew I needed to make a special trip to see her.  On our way home from Palm Springs, I made us all stop at Joshua Tree National Park and it was a HUGE disappointment.  There is nothing to see but desert for miles and miles.  

 

 I dropped Stephen off at the airport on Friday after our trip to Palm Springs, then drove over to see her.  I LOVE my sweet cousin.  She is the light of my life.  We have laughed so much together.  I miss her in my life.  We Marco Polo but it is so great to see Lindsey in person.