Tis the season....

Tis the season...I've been hearing that a lot lately, but it really is the season - for holiday festivities, stomach bugs, and post after post of trip pictures. So I'll start off the season with a girls trip I took to New York City 2 weeks ago. But be prepared for Utah and Tennessee trip posts too!

Here is our fun group, Elise, Brooke, Jana and myself. Our hotel is just barely out of the picture frame. Staying in Manhattan is definitely the way to go if you only have a few days in NYC. Going with girls and no kids is also the way to go (no offense Zach). We had some good laughs, good girl talks, and fun memories of course.

Our friend Kim who moved away last year joined us for a day. With Kim, we had the same group that we went to NYC with a couple years ago, with the welcome addition of Elise! Seeing Kim gave me hope that maybe paths will cross with all of these wonderful girls as we all go our separate ways! Kim - I'm so glad you took the time and long train ride to see us!

We went to 3 shows in the 3 days we had there - In the Heights which was so fun and amazing. And the Radio City Christmas Spectacular and White Christmas - don't you love the christmas season? We got our tickets to White Christmas for $26 by winning a lottery - normally $120 for the cheaper seats, and we were in the very first row. I have to say that was a highlight! I think I had to stop myself from doing some sort of football-like celebration dance.

I love the hustle and bustle of the city. It's a fun place to visit, I can't imagine living there with young children! This was my 3rd trip to NYC in the past 2 years and I'm thinking I probably won't be going back for a long time. But I'm already planning a trip in my head for when Aubrey is older and I can do a girl's trip with her - we will definitely be going to the American Girl Doll store!

So, goodbye NYC for now, see you in 6 years?

So instead of taking the time to put together my own post, I'm going to link 2 recent posts by friends of mine that I would like to think I would have done if I was more of a creative writer and not so lazy.....

Coincidence? I think not
From my friend Brooke's blog. She is a fun and quirky writer. I used to think she had a really funny life but then I realized she is talented enough in her writing to show the humor in any situation. This post is near and dear because it features my little girl.

My Pittsburgh
From my friend Tiffany's blog. Tiffany is full of life and energy. This post is all about Pittsburgh. There is so much to explore and appreciate about this place if you just LOOK for it! She highlights many of the things that I also love about this place.

The past weekend I helped host a baby shower for my good friend Amy. I didn't have a chance to take any people pictures on my camera but I did get some of the decorations before the shower. I think everything went well and I had a lot of fun - especially putting together the decor! Congrats to Amy and thanks to everyone who helped out so much!

baby pics

My beautiful friend Carlee and her cute baby boy! I've spent too much time with the dental student crowd because I can't stop looking at her gorgeous pearly whites! The poor baby was very aware of the uncomfortable situations we were putting him through, so all things considered, I thing we managed to get a few cute shots.

Okay, this was the hardest picture - you've got to get the cute feet pictures when the baby is brand new and asleep! Which was not the case here - but we tried. At least he's modest!