A trip to New York

Last Thursday, My best friends from HS, went on a girls trip to NY. Our other HS friend, Karin lives in Long Island, so Kim, Cathy and I flew out to see her and then the four of us went into the city until Sunday. I can't even describe the incredible time we had. We jammed as much as we could in four days, and despite the fact that we stayed up laughing until 2:30 in the morning each day, we managed to keep going strong on very little sleep. These pictures are in no particular order.

Karin and I at Tao Restaurant. It was so good and what a hot spot. It was fun to just people watch.
This was our first day in the city in front of Rockafellar Center
Carriage ride through Central Park
Cathy and Karin
Ground zero on Sunday.
Soho on Sunday
the view of Time Square from our hotel window
in front of one of the many cute shops in Soho
Right after we got off the train at Penn station
Just finished with our carriage ride through Central Park
My brother Tim lives in Rye, NY. he, Nico, his wife and my nephew Charlie took the train in and met me at the hotel. It was great to visit him if only for a very short time. I'm so glad we get to see each other again at Thanksgiving.
The view from the Empire State Building
Our Saturday night out on the town
Lunch at Blue Fin in Time Square on Friday
Karin's house on Long island. it was built around 1860 and is absolutely adorable.

We also went to see Mary Poppins on Friday night on Broadway and it was awesome. I was blown away by the talent. We went shopping on fifth avenue, saw most of the famous buildings like trump towers, park plaza. We could see the Chrysler building and the statue of liberty from the top of the empire state building. We had crisp fall weather on Friday, and it rain on Saturday and was muggy. Sunday was sunny and cold. Our flights were great and the girls held my hands on take offs and landings. I had such a wonderful time and could of used at least one more day. I feel very blessed to have these great women in my life.

What have I been up to

Celebrating my 50th Birthday with lots of family, friends, and of course my beautiful daughter

these girls, front and center are joining me in a trip to NY next week. We are meeting our other high school friend that lives there. We are so excited.
getting together for an evening of great music and great food at Chef Ricks
celebrating my birthday and my 20 year anniversary with my company. Some of my co-workers. Great Fun.
I spent some time with this little sweetie pie. He's getting so big and changing so much. I'm still not sure who he looks like ?
This little smiley face can bring joy to anyone. Oh, how she fills my heart with happiness
I adopted this little sweetheart on my Birthday. She's 4 1/2 pounds of unconditional love. What a great addition she has been to our family. she tolerates toddlers, doesn't bark unless you tell her to speak, loves to cuddle and has won over everyone in the family. I'm so happy my husband and I could finally come together on this whole dog issue. Oh, and he is one of those that adores her.
here's my baby girl