New York, New York

The crew in Times Square.

Hamming it up.

Conner and Lady Liberty.

Grady and Shawn on the ferris wheel in Toys R Us.

Conner and Mommy on the ferris wheel.

Grady looking very cool on the train into the city.

Cool dude #2

We had a great time in New York and visiting with Shawn's family this weekend. Conner loved Mary Poppins - if you get the chance to see it, do go, it was fantastic. Conner declared New York the best city and both of the boys had a blast at Toys R Us in Times Square. We weren't in the city for long - a short 24 hours - but just long enough to do a little shopping and see the Statue of Liberty from Battery Park. Conner got his first watch...we stopped into the Swatch store where he found a Scooby Doo watch...and I, feeling a bit nostalgic, picked one up as well. Another highlight for the Conman was his first ride in a taxi. He liked it so much he was attempting to hail a taxi all Saturday morning despite the fact that we did not need a taxi.

Saturday afternoon we left the city and drove to Shawn's hometown to visit his parents and grandparents. Great Grammy and Pappy moved into an assisted living home this weekend so we wanted to see the new digs and have a little visit since we haven't seen them for a few months. It was a nice trip, a bit short, but nice.

Well, now we're back and bracing for the upcoming snow. Conner is so excited for Valentine's Day tomorrow and the exchange of valentines. Hope everyone has a nice "holiday" (I think Valentine's Day is a bit absurd) but I suppose I must celebrate...I'm not opposed to telling people I love them. You do know nothing says "I love you" like a bear holding a heart, right?