Busy

I know I've been horrible about posting lately. Seems like we've just been a little busy the past couple weeks. A visit from Mom & Dad filled up our time nicely. And now preparations are underway for Alex's birthday party this weekend, which was supposed to be in the back yard with a bounce house. But since the weather has dropped to a high in the 40s with drizzly rain, we now are having twelve 5-year-olds INSIDE the house for two hours this Sunday. Had to suddenly shift gears in how the party was planned.

Anyway, as usual we didn't take enough pictures while Mom & Dad were here. But we did take a few at Central Park with Dad (Mom was struck with sinus problems and had to stay home). Once again it turned into one of the kids' favorite trips to the city. We went to a different part of the park (closer to the middle) than we did on our previous visit.


Of course the kids needed to climb over all the rocks in the park. Hard to tell from this picture, but they were on a pretty big rock. I think Grandad was getting a little nervous about it.



Looking over Turtle Pond toward Belvedere Castle.



Grace loved climbing the Alice in Wonderland statue. I can tell this destination will be demanded when we go to the park again.



This is called "Conservatory Water," where the radio-controlled boats sail. Lots of fun to see all those little boats out there.



We had to stop at one of the many playgrounds. This was a fun rope structure. Grace made it to the top.


Alex didn't go quite as high as Grace, but made a good show on the ropes too.



Patiently waiting for ice cream.



Dad and the kids on one of the overlooks at Belvedere Castle.



Isn't this just a beautiful place!