New York City!

We are finally here! Our little family has been so excited for this trip! We have loved the time that we spent with the Chenn family! I miss them already but I am so excited for them as they have new adventures in Utah.

Since we have been here we have loved trying different foods and going to new places. I never thought food could taste so good. More specifically, I have grown to have a love for pizza here. It is so different from our former favorite ( haha :) little ceasars) I could probably eat pizza by the slice all day here! In addition to our food extravaganza we have really loved seeing Walter grow up here. It is amazing what a few days with Maddy, Eva, and Owen can affect Walter. Of course I loved the constant battling over who could hold him and who would push him in the stroller (I never thought I would see an argument over that!) It was really cute and as a result I have them to thank for this cute little video.

Walter has definitely found his voice! My favorite is everyday I'll set him down to get something done and he will coo and goo and ga. It is a very welcome change. I cannot believe how much he has changed in just four months! We are excited to see what else is in store this next month.

So far I haven't done a lot of touristy things but have enjoyed being here and experiencing new things. This is a picture from our apartment. It is a beautiful view!

 Unfortunately what you do not see is a hospital right next to the white building so sadly I am realizing how loud it is here in NYC. The police and fire engine noises are so different from Utah. seriously! (that was for you marc and Theresa) I will have to record it sometime and play it for you. I am also positive that I have heard an alarm at least once every single hour here morning and night(I hope I get used to it soon) .....I hope Walter gets used to it soon. 

Today was my first real day without family and without Seth. It is just Walter and I during the week now. I decided to start our first day off with getting a new toy for Walter. So I went on craigslist and found a bumbo for five dollars. I went and picked it up today (my first time going anywhere without someone else) Here he is

I think he loves it...well at least for about five minutes and then I think it gets too hard for him to hold up that 'uge 'ead. When I went to get the bumbo I have started to realize how crazy the weather is here this morning it was pouring. It lightened up a bit when I went to get the bumbo. Then it was blue skies for a few hours and now it is pouring rain. Theresa has told me that this is pretty normal so I will just have to get used to it but for today I will stay inside and relax and make a plan for what I want to do for the rest of our time here. :)  If you have any advice for a mother touring NYC let me know.

Seth is enjoying his internship and is making a lot of friends :) I will probably have him post about it later.

we love our family and are thinking about you out here