D Train 4th of July Weekend

We started off the long weekend in Coney Island for the AVP Beach Volleyball tourney. It was a long ride out there, but it was fun once the hour train ride was over!

Just because we don't have a yard, doesn't mean we didn't celebrate the 4th of July! We had an indoor bbq, with burgers, potato salad and corn on the cob. After dinner we headed to the Hudson River for the Macy's Fireworks show. They had 5 barges shooting off fireworks at the same time. They closed down the West Side Highway. It was great to watch the fireworks from up there. They also televised the event on NBC.

On Sunday we bought some last minutes tickets to the Yankee's game. Our seats were in the center field bleachers. The view was great, but the seats were in the direct sun and were hot! We spent the second half of the game walking around and checking out the new ballpark. Shawn and I both agree we like the Mets new stadium better. Yankee Stadium has outrageous prices, even for NYC!

All in all it was a wonderful 4th of July. It was the first time that it was just Shawn and me. It was very laid back and relaxing!!

Central Park

Mom and I met Tony from No Doubt at the Expendables, Ziggy Marley and 311 show in Central Park. The whole band, except for Gwen were at the show!

Our view from "the deck" at the summer stage in Central Park.

Shane Sparks from "So You Think You Can Dance" was at the Knicks City Dancers auditions teaching the finalists a routine. I got to spend a little time with him. He was very down to earth and a great choreographer.

Mom in NYC

My mom was in town this weekend. We had a great time walking all over the city and Brooklyn.

The Frying Pan

In Central Park

At the Brooklyn Brewery

Early June

Marlene and Meghan came to town. We had a great time shopping and cathing up. Mar went with Shawn and me to the Frying Pan. It's a great outdoor bar and restaurant. It has amazing sunsets into the Hudson River!

Dinner for Meghan's 30th at Tao.

Shawn and I took the free Ikea Boat over to Red Hook, Brooklyn. We made our way over to the famous taco trucks in Red Hook Park! The weather has been rain, rain and more rain, so it was nice to take advantage of a sunny Sunday!

Kristin, Jeremy and Audrey were in town. Kristin and I had a couple of days to catch up. It was so great to see her and finally meet Audrey. Here Audrey is giving a Muppet a kiss at FAO Schwartz!

5 Years

Then

Today is Shawn and my fifth wedding anniversary. The time sure does fly! We've been on so many crazy adventures. Memphis, Orlando, back to Memphis and now New York City. It has been an amazing ride, and I am looking forward to the adventures the future holds for us!Now

Memoiral Day Weekend

With a great last minute flight price, I decided to head to NorCal for a long weekend. It was great to not really have any set plans. I was able to meet baby Roman and see some of the other kids that are getting so big! Tracy hosted a super fun girls night in, and we were all able to catch up! From there I headed to Santa Cruz with my friend Tracy. We met up with a few of our other friends, Heidi and Melissa and had a great night catching up, playing in the sand and watching a beautiful sunset.

It is always great to go home and still have such tight bonds with all of my friends that still live there. I love them all and treasure their friendships!!






Shawn was in St. Louis having just as much fun on guys weekend and cathing up with his family at his sister's high school graduation. We are very proud of Katie, and we wish her good luck at the University of Evansville this fall!

Mets

On Mother's day Shawn and I headed to Queens to watch the Mets play the Pirates. We scored great seats on Craig's List. They have a new ballpark, and it was very fun to wonder around on a nice and sunny day!

Memphis in May

A few weekends ago Shawn and I headed back to Memphis. We went by the house and met our renters. It was weird to be in my house with someone else living their life in there! After the quick stop by the house the rest of the weekend was all about the Beale St. Music Festival. Like always, it rained on Friday night making the whole place a muddy mess. Unlike past years it continued to rain the entire weekend. We really didn't care too much about that. I had my rain boots and Pancho, so I managed to keep semi dry.

We had a great time catching up with our Memphis friends and literally singing in the rain! Thanks to Mat and Bridget for letting us take over their living room all weekend!

Mat, Brent and Shawn at the dog track placing Derby bets!

Snoop Dogg in the background droppin like its hot!
The Blues Tent is the only cover from the rain.
It was nice for a few hours on Friday!