New York City

After a few days in Washington D.C. we drove up to New York. Our time in New York City was amazing. I loved the city and the weather was nice and cool for us. Parker's parents live 2 miles outside of West Point. It was beautiful out there. I loved everything about their house and I especially loved the view. On our way to New York we stopped at the Washington D.C. LDS temple and Gettysburg.

 Washington D.C. temple. It was a perfect day! The temple is built right by a highway and it curves right as you see the temple. Parker's Aunt and Uncle were telling us that when the temple was first built that people driving on the highway would get distracted and get into accidents. I could see how that could be the case.

 Ross, Madison and I in front of the temple.

 Allie, Parker's sister was so fun! I loved spending time with her. She reminded me of my little sister Rachel. Allie would bring the cats over so Madison could pet them. Madison loved the cats.

 Manhattan temple

 Grandma and Madison became good friends during this trip! I was so glad. Thanks for coming with us Anne!

 Madison and too much museum.

 Anne, Madison and I at the Museum of Natural History.

There were lots of neat things at this museum. I was disappointed that the Ocean exhibit closed before I could get there. It looked like there was a lot of neat stuff in there.

 This canoe was huge. It amazing how much of the room it took up.

 Parker, Ross, Madison and I relaxing in Central Park.

 Parker said that this fountain was in all the movies. I thought that I had recognized it from some shows. It was fun to see.

 Madison, Ross and Anne in front of the fountain. I love this picture.

 Madison was practicing her walking.

 She is getting closer. Ross was hoping she would take her first steps in Central Park.

Ross and Madison

 FAO Schwartz was the coolest place. We loved going there. Madison was excited to look at all the toys. She wanted to play with a lot of them. In the Lego section there was this neat Statue of Liberty made out of Legos.

 Anne with Batman.

 Me with the Lego Hello Kitty.

 I found about 5 Madison Ave signs during our trip. This is the best picture though.

 Madison and Ross getting ready to go on the subway.

 Our reflection in the subway window.

 It was cloudy while we were there, but the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island were behind us.

 We took the Staten Island Ferry and got an incredible view of the Statue of Liberty and the city. It was a beautiful view.

 Ross, Madison and I on the ferry.

 Ross and I at the 9/11 memorial. It was beautifully done. I also enjoyed seeing the new world trade center.

 Ross and Madison. Madison loves her new sunglasses from H&M. I think they look adorable on her.

Madison really enjoyed her Hershey's kiss from the Hershey's store. She got it all over her face.

 Ross, Madison and I at the M&M store. I enjoyed this place a lot.

 Madison and her friend Allie. We got home the one day and Madison gave Allie a big hug.

Ross and Parker took Madison birding in Central Park while Anne and I went to see Wicked. They had a good time and we had a great time at Wicked too. I loved the show. I keep singing the songs all the time. I love this picture of Madison.

 Ross kept taking pictures of Parker and Parker finally caught Ross. I thought that this picture was pretty funny.

 Parker met a new friend named Birding Bob. I guess he is pretty into birding and has a nice scope. They saw a hummingbird in Central Park that had never been seen there before.

This is Ross and Madison at the bull on Wall St. It was fun to see the New York Stock Exchange. 

We had a great time on our trip to New York and Washington D.C. It is kind of sad that it is over, but we enjoyed every minute. Thanks for letting us come Parker!