
We were in NYC last week where I ran a half marathon with my friend Connie
Hultine. In addition to
Hultines, Rodney & Kristin
Buhr joined us and Sara,
Kingzlee's babysitter was with us to help wrangle the beast! My sister had a long layover on her way to Ireland and had lunch with us after the half marathon. AND, we were able to see our friends, the
Herringtons as well as my friends who live in NYC. It was a fun trip and was extended a day because we
couldn't get out due to weather-I
didn't mind!!!!

We took
Kingzlee to
FAO Schwarz on our bonus day and bought her another 'baby'.

Sushi for lunch, Nina Garcia (Project Runway) was next to us. I wanted to tell her that
Kingz loves to flip through the pages of her Black Book of Style!

With Miss Sara on our way back from Soho

Enjoying some sangria in Soho after the half marathon

We finished and were still standing!!!!

Giving
Kingzlee love at mile 8 of the half marathon

Marc, Justin and
Kingzlee met us at mile 8 as we were coming out of the park.
Carb loading the night before the run. My friend Kiersten joined us for dinner

'Uncle' Marc entertaining
Kingzlee
It was so beautiful in NYC, we spent a lot of time in the park. She really loved playing on the manhole cover!

Playing with shoes at Saks while Mommy was trying on shoes. They were so nice and brought her the pink shoes because they matched the silver glitter shoes she was wearing. Daddy is in so much trouble, he may need a second job!

Posing in front of Rockefeller center on our way to Fifth avenue

Posing in the hotel room

We took a carriage ride in central park, mainly for the sentimental value since
Kingzlee's Grandpa
Virg had a carriage. The idea came to my Dad when we took a carriage ride in Central Park when I was little.
Kingzlee loved 'Harold' the horse and every time she saw a horse and carriage after that, she yelled '
Haroooolldddd'


The many dogs in the park were very entertaining to
Kingzlee as well!


Our first night, we stayed with our friends, the
Herringtons in
Edgewater.
Kingz had a great time playing with Colin and Jack!

We took a hike from their home, under the George Washington bridge, through the tunnels. It was a beautiful day and beautiful hike!


Under the bridge. Kristy was my roommate my freshman year in college. I am sure our parents are amazed that we actually survived and have finally grown up (for the most part)!

Reading on the airplane

The weekend before we left, we attended the Nebraska Horse Expo.
Kingz wasn't sure what to think of the horse her size. It was actually a difficult decision for her because there was a dog on the other side of her, she
couldn't decide whether to pet the dog or '
Howo'!

At the
Hultines the weekend before our trip. Marc is showing her how she should talk to us!

Comparing belly buttons

A box full of fun toys arrived, of course, the box was just as exciting as the toys!

The final product, a grocery stand, complete with produce, and a shopping cart-it totally fits the decor of our house, doesn't it?!?!? I have given up and have resigned myself to the fact that our home is going to be covered in toys for many years!

Driving her shopping cart

Helping Daddy assemble the grocery stand

She likes to sit in her toy basket and pile the toys in the basket with her

Loves her Daddy!

So innocent......with raspberry on her face!