tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-65343311497864516902024-02-19T03:52:32.030-04:00Happily HickmanAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13176646174814026248noreply@blogger.comBlogger298125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6534331149786451690.post-64203633432250070972013-12-04T22:59:00.000-04:002013-12-04T22:59:33.989-04:00Time Flies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
A whole 2 months have come and gone without any updates. Sorry about that, but we've been busy, to say the least. October and November included a wedding in Arizona, a visit from Kyle's brother Cole, a wedding in Miami, and a visit from my mom. This all while Kyle has been at the hospital for 24 hour shifts and I've increased my workload to include the occasional weekend and longer days. </div>
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Oh and did I mention that it's residency interview season? This means Kyle has been flying all over the country for 48 hour visits to our potential new home. Yikes! These interviews will continue through December and January. I literally go weeks without seeing him. We'll both be glad when we reunite in Arizona for Christmas. It will really be the most wonderful time of the year. </div>
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Here are just some of the moments we captured over the past few months...</div>
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These were our major destinations during this trip...</div>
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Views along the Hudson River</div>
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Presidential graves (4 to be exact)</div>
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The origin of buffalo wings in Buffalo, NY</div>
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We love taking road trips! Before we even returned the rental car we were </div>
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Summer is closing in our neck of the woods as kids return to school, the weather cools </div>
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Enjoying some freshly picked peaches at the farmers market.</div>
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A spur of the moment trip to D.C. turned out to be just the escape we needed from the city.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13176646174814026248noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6534331149786451690.post-54466151163533052102013-08-12T15:11:00.001-04:002013-08-21T13:52:57.669-04:00Turning 28<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhloL2ZpLnOpNNefmke_3ba-zqwdpJK40qD3qBLUjT8d4qPuwvr1E4eQzQF1BR9iAvtjEncdJ65k_D-re2pZklmp2LndsFFPgXjtcbe3ChvU6BtWGRrt2XJrkhyXasdh3b9cwBEOsyqCNM/s640/blogger-image-30498145.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhloL2ZpLnOpNNefmke_3ba-zqwdpJK40qD3qBLUjT8d4qPuwvr1E4eQzQF1BR9iAvtjEncdJ65k_D-re2pZklmp2LndsFFPgXjtcbe3ChvU6BtWGRrt2XJrkhyXasdh3b9cwBEOsyqCNM/s640/blogger-image-30498145.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div>Is it just me, or do birthdays seem less exciting each year you get older?<div><br><div>Nowadays, the best way to celebrate is with a quiet evening at home and an ideal gift is one that is completely practical. It sounds so depressing, but I guess it can't be all cakes and parties forever (although I intend to try!)</div></div><div><br></div><div>Kyle turned 28 last week (holy cow 30 is coming quick) and we were lucky enough to spend a lot of the day together just relaxing and visiting some uncharted places in the city. We finished of the day with a nice dinner at home and Hershey Bar Delight for dessert. </div><div><br></div><div>We plan to celebrate a little more with a weekend trip when we both have some time off coming up. </div><div><br></div><div>For now, it's Happy Birthday to my best bud. I love you and can wait to hang out with you at 128!</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13176646174814026248noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6534331149786451690.post-48856661515217248012013-08-06T21:52:00.001-04:002013-08-12T15:00:21.749-04:00Bar Hopping<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">After the weekend we spent relaxing on Long Island it was back to work for us and the continuation of their vacation in New York for Kyle's mom and dad. We managed to catch up with them and partake in their activities. This mainly consisted of eating and drinking (fine by me!!). To mix it up a bit, and make room for more, we took some great scenic walks through different neighborhoods, along the High Line, and across the Brooklyn Bridge. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Here's a peak at a few of our stops. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Hogs and Heifers. The epitome of a dive bar in the West Village, this place is loud, dusty, covered in women's bras, and full of some seedy characters. It was also the inspiration for the movie Coyote Ugly. Don't come in for just a look, the tough chick bartenders will call you out over a megaphone. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLEdTBHilX1_JiElvrSYnP2u6HVJz_TP6beNxx2KA5pd_bhs-cZV40PpLS4yaPV4BQU5taD8drfviQblQb6Oswn4zzCbt7jTnLfzdHPGBrComkBiNcz-NtHdi4xXD_kvbiim39-TTXSf8/s640/blogger-image--1352322155.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLEdTBHilX1_JiElvrSYnP2u6HVJz_TP6beNxx2KA5pd_bhs-cZV40PpLS4yaPV4BQU5taD8drfviQblQb6Oswn4zzCbt7jTnLfzdHPGBrComkBiNcz-NtHdi4xXD_kvbiim39-TTXSf8/s640/blogger-image--1352322155.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Walking through DUMBO, a section of Brooklyn, admiring the great views of the city is always a fun thing for us to do. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9eDSfbfO6BK978E0GZZDsqlINb3uN7wRPLWvnfZgqlVbFM0PWyaEyZ1Z1tnm6_kq2Rz8oTVOjEwRUh5BEWiVUZp_AVAhz_62AP_-NRzdY6XVReR5khy0bqkAosbnkz6UDtQ8s-6xsEUA/s640/blogger-image--983129357.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9eDSfbfO6BK978E0GZZDsqlINb3uN7wRPLWvnfZgqlVbFM0PWyaEyZ1Z1tnm6_kq2Rz8oTVOjEwRUh5BEWiVUZp_AVAhz_62AP_-NRzdY6XVReR5khy0bqkAosbnkz6UDtQ8s-6xsEUA/s640/blogger-image--983129357.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">With flavors like cotton candy, honey, and Mexican hot chocolate we just had to try some ice cream. Totally worth it!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhps_8gcwNKXaJ3CI3HvQPpX5zwlfOsclKNXxeVVhOEzwSU_6Tle7f_QrTjJjRGDNHrh2ilI47KfBoTQUEuhjSjVCDmnpOt-4-ZxHd4TDuXklikWlyyCuVGEmjxRzYqUqExBrWGszAeBNw/s640/blogger-image-2026211972.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhps_8gcwNKXaJ3CI3HvQPpX5zwlfOsclKNXxeVVhOEzwSU_6Tle7f_QrTjJjRGDNHrh2ilI47KfBoTQUEuhjSjVCDmnpOt-4-ZxHd4TDuXklikWlyyCuVGEmjxRzYqUqExBrWGszAeBNw/s640/blogger-image-2026211972.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>Grimaldi's is one of the original pizzerias of New York, but it has since been sold, the new owner moved to the building next door, and duplicated the restaurant in numerous cities across the U.S. The first Grimaldi's still attracts long lines of customers, but after years of being out of the business Patsy Grimaldi decided to open a pizzeria in his very original location (next to the current Grimaldi's). 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What an amazing week it was. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I'm already starting a new list for their next visit!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div><br></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13176646174814026248noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6534331149786451690.post-44886803265699861692013-08-06T21:37:00.001-04:002013-08-08T19:42:25.000-04:00In-Laws In-Town<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Kyle's mom and dad came to the city in the middle of July and the first thing we did was leave the city. We went to the North Fork of Long Island to visit the wineries and escape the sweltering heat of Manhattan. We rented a house, it was surprisingly a lot cheaper than a hotel, and it was the highlight of our weekend. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">It had a yard! And a patio! And a grill! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Since our only private "outdoor space" in the city is the fire escape this was a piece of heaven and we took full advantage of it. We played catch, bocce ball, grilled our dinners and finished them off with s'mores. 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Our impression, not impressive. It reminded me of the Arizona State Fair. The people, the food, the atmosphere. I don't know what I expected, but a run down amusement park full of trashy people wasn't it. After an hour and a half, we were on the train back to Manhattan. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;">Last up, Fraunces Tavern. Currently a bar, restaurant, and museum, it was the site of George Washington's farewell to his troops on December 4, 1783. Kyle was quivering with excitement and in awe of the magnitude of the history made there. My history buff claimed it to be one of his favorites things in the city. I guess I'm not too surprised. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIBfhomg2wYbKNRDm4Y5Vj0vWtYcGYrdVluYUIRtsrhYa5sP3lCOPBzalZcoyzwDCEngyAIq8HbLbWjwKfwieVlaJZo9GVE7nfrytIDsgeE2w-aw0Szd7S_xk_HCvLaVYSZG5mg0QpNk8/s640/blogger-image-262727554.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIBfhomg2wYbKNRDm4Y5Vj0vWtYcGYrdVluYUIRtsrhYa5sP3lCOPBzalZcoyzwDCEngyAIq8HbLbWjwKfwieVlaJZo9GVE7nfrytIDsgeE2w-aw0Szd7S_xk_HCvLaVYSZG5mg0QpNk8/s640/blogger-image-262727554.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">So that's it, for now. I'll get my act together and get you all up to speed with our other adventures. </div><br></div>
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My cousin Chip married his beautiful bride, Ashley, and we wouldn't have missed it for the world. The wedding was held in Pinetop, AZ where the air is crisp and cool! Just gorgeous!</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13176646174814026248noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6534331149786451690.post-84446013027910810762013-06-06T13:15:00.001-04:002013-06-23T09:04:06.396-04:00Celebrity Billiards TournamentFor the second year in a row we got to rub elbows with some of NY sport's biggest names. The Justin Tuck Billiards Tournament was held at the end of May and since we know the insiders of the billiards part (Thanks Gail and Tony) we were able to get tickets. <div><br></div><div>It's such a fun event where athletes, actors, and other celebrities and CEOs come together to play pool and raise money for Justin's RUSH for Literacy charity. We saw people like Eli Manning and Jason Kidd.</div><div><br></div><div>Here we are with our friend Jared and the host of the event Anthony Anderson. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfIU2gcffLlQ3yjixVLpBJ5uL11U1IiKuRuI9mYwsnXxKaZRdFPjyM2VyPMS95pOUmnZk1bUGplozoO2qcIUFE9x7nSfSztSy0y0Z3wTcKXrc3V_roiqPGtwSJr83f-DtuAJo4c8WwCYs/s640/blogger-image--624409244.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfIU2gcffLlQ3yjixVLpBJ5uL11U1IiKuRuI9mYwsnXxKaZRdFPjyM2VyPMS95pOUmnZk1bUGplozoO2qcIUFE9x7nSfSztSy0y0Z3wTcKXrc3V_roiqPGtwSJr83f-DtuAJo4c8WwCYs/s640/blogger-image--624409244.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">My cousin Gail and I ran in to Dolvett, one of the trainers from The Biggest Loser.</div></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFbUgugE2uJTr49mp392n08AcC0jHuygwmy1jtwVu8EaysZb_bvoE53CZdkJfZFtlR6uWvgedzuLwTdbV_v-8SS8hkJt8VuA6jN5JvsdCeiXvhYa8cSJkgAPFQ-QS2AESS5MiuWcBE2Qg/s640/blogger-image-1304324008.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFbUgugE2uJTr49mp392n08AcC0jHuygwmy1jtwVu8EaysZb_bvoE53CZdkJfZFtlR6uWvgedzuLwTdbV_v-8SS8hkJt8VuA6jN5JvsdCeiXvhYa8cSJkgAPFQ-QS2AESS5MiuWcBE2Qg/s640/blogger-image-1304324008.jpg"></a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13176646174814026248noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6534331149786451690.post-11304940125890643232013-06-06T13:01:00.001-04:002013-06-06T13:05:48.899-04:00A Visit from MomLast week my mom visited us. Yippee! It was so much fun and we were sad to see her go. We walked pretty much all of Manhattan (and Brooklyn), ate at some fantastic restaurants, and shopped at darn near every store in the city. We were always tuckered out by the end of the day, but we made every second count. 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Any of you are welcome too!</div><br></div><br></div><br></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13176646174814026248noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6534331149786451690.post-23776420598571393262013-06-05T09:25:00.001-04:002013-06-14T20:12:47.085-04:00The ChewKyle has been studying all day, night, and even the weekends. He has a big board exam coming up July 5th and his recent jump back into study mode means our city outings are limited if not non existent. I find myself doing a lot of things on my own which just isn't the same. <div><br></div><div>I did pry him away from the books one morning to go see a taping of The Chew on ABC. We ended up getting great seats and are on camera for much of the show. The episode airs <b>Monday, June 17th </b>so be sure to watch it or DVR it (I'm wearing green and Kyle is wearing navy). It was fun to see the show, but it was stressful always having to be smiling, alert, ready to clap, laugh, and not look frumpy. Hopefully we pulled it off. You'll let us know, right? </div><div><br></div><div>Obviously, pictures weren't aloud during the show, but here's a quick one I shot after. You can see Carla Hall and Clinton Kelly (his back is to us). </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxz9b6KtCJ7iIsrKcYUACoQXD1_vns_Szy9-3PK0gnZCLfs2wLsapWcfKAo4bYU5qBzaXM35aVK7N4KoZ2No6xde86_Tnm6GsWbCobAMWhI4L5OO1hfouIzuXq5kQtQ1l-GLzoXZrcIb8/s640/blogger-image--1267367930.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxz9b6KtCJ7iIsrKcYUACoQXD1_vns_Szy9-3PK0gnZCLfs2wLsapWcfKAo4bYU5qBzaXM35aVK7N4KoZ2No6xde86_Tnm6GsWbCobAMWhI4L5OO1hfouIzuXq5kQtQ1l-GLzoXZrcIb8/s640/blogger-image--1267367930.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Don't forget...June 17th!!!</div><br></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13176646174814026248noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6534331149786451690.post-83089531971940041462013-05-23T10:30:00.001-04:002013-05-24T11:11:48.563-04:00Taste of TriBeCa<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The number of restaurants on my "must-eat-at" list is growing faster than time or money will allow. Such problems, right? Well a good way to check off a lot of eateries at once is to have tastings of many of them at a food festival. We've had tickets for the Taste of TriBeCa since the end of February and I've been looking forward to going ever since. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIagSKweeFeNPB4WfBAI37TOy80jOGuFTnVrgRjL_YLqjEBH_3Mk0UYM2sQVNEphvQhPoPnlL1-5idp5fXgyG2XKP5LzGau8k6yuJAaK_YSHKVvZqqsNd6XpJZliI_X7LqcHOdX65tDOE/s640/blogger-image-1482892113.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIagSKweeFeNPB4WfBAI37TOy80jOGuFTnVrgRjL_YLqjEBH_3Mk0UYM2sQVNEphvQhPoPnlL1-5idp5fXgyG2XKP5LzGau8k6yuJAaK_YSHKVvZqqsNd6XpJZliI_X7LqcHOdX65tDOE/s640/blogger-image-1482892113.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikuHmV_cQFs2aKVcbNtPMjlEroBLdrAK_mU9QxPf8evL8heMfRBtXUIrbgqb2hyJUepWa3M6JhVTOi3UV-fNdGO2jDh_YhTs9yuSyt4ObyQp0YQumVwGAxaniWegRd0Rc8H-kBZ4cmxu0/s640/blogger-image-2132688084.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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We left the festival stuffed and satisfied. Not sure we'll be here in NYC for next year's festival, but if we are we'll surely be going. </div></div></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13176646174814026248noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6534331149786451690.post-17605023420186316702013-05-16T07:00:00.000-04:002013-05-16T07:00:03.181-04:00Long Island Weekend<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
We decided to escape the hustle and bustle of the city this past weekend with a road trip to the wine country of...Long Island?? Yes, you heard me right. The North Fork area of Long Island (FYI: the South Fork is where the famous Hamptons are located) is home to over 60 wineries and we can attest to the fact that these wines are pretty darn delicious. We did a good deal of tasting for you! </div>
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We also stopped at some adorable little resort and beach towns along the way for some boutique shopping, local brewed beers, because the wine just wasn't enough, and lobster roll eating. We also revisited good old Teddy Roosevelt's grave. Presidential resting spots can never be passed up if Kyle's behind the wheel. It's so great to get out every now and again and feel the breeze in your hair on the open road. We're already planning when we can get to the wineries again.</div>
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With spring in full motion (finally!!!) we don't need much of an excuse to spend time outside. Where's the best place to take a long stroll. Central Park, of course! The park takes on a life of its own with the addition of warmer weather as people come out of hibernation. We saw people tanning in their bikinis, a bulldog riding a skateboard, kids playing catch, a wedding proposal, and lots of family photo shoots. It's great to see people out and about and happy to leave their coats behind. </div>
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Are you sick of me talking about the weather yet? Well, too bad because, here I go again. I just never realized or appreciated how bad weather affects your life, for months. We grew up where it was pretty much always great. Blue skies. Sun shining. The occasional, yet welcomed, rainy day. </div>
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I'm so glad we went. The weather was beyond perfect and we <em>finally</em> felt warm. We got to enjoy the company of a couple of friends who live there and visit all our favorite sites. It certainly wasn't a traditional Easter, but it wasn't going to be anyway, and we certainly missed our family in AZ. I hope your Easter weekend was fabulous and full of good food and family. Here's a peek at ours...</div>
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This year's St. Patrick's Day was a very surreal moment for the two of us. It was during this day, 7 years ago, that we visited New York City on a spring break trip our sophomore year of college. We had been dating for 3 years and we came to NYC with my mom and dad to see some of the most famous places in the US, and world. How odd to think that 7 years later we'd be married, Kyle a year away from graduating medical school, living in our very own apartment on the Upper East Side. </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13176646174814026248noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6534331149786451690.post-10351502162934386812013-03-12T18:10:00.002-04:002013-03-15T10:24:44.049-04:00Sun in the Village<div style="text-align: center;">Here's the scoop...</div><div style="text-align: center;">We had a weekend in the mid 50's and we hit the pavement soaking it all in. </div><div style="text-align: center;">We put on our "lighter" coats and left the hats and gloves behind. Yippee!</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;">The "warm" temps allowed us to explore a bit of Greenwich Village and taste a few spots we've had on our list. We even enjoyed a beer on a bench OUTSIDE!</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;">A Salt & Battery is a fish n' chips place I kept hearing about and therefore had to try. The chef, chip cutter, drinks, and even the radio station are straight from England and our lunch didn't dissapoint. Fresh, flaky, fluffy, and not at all greasy...everything the perfect fish n' chips should be. </div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeniZ9gL6N_19huVSyul86quavwmQJFTtyQ948lBBLomamcxr0IHsGlWM_oE0WfusXOcr__4oypbkYaIXk_y3nVKdh77JI42QepwyjRA22Bwy3H4rfd0j42lBZ_qz0jqqCkMiK99pPR04/s1600/IMG_1865.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeniZ9gL6N_19huVSyul86quavwmQJFTtyQ948lBBLomamcxr0IHsGlWM_oE0WfusXOcr__4oypbkYaIXk_y3nVKdh77JI42QepwyjRA22Bwy3H4rfd0j42lBZ_qz0jqqCkMiK99pPR04/s640/IMG_1865.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />
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Well, we finally came out of hibernation and checked a few things off </div>
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Brunch at Freeman's is a fun experience. Hidden at the end of an alley off a small street on the Lower East Side, this restaurant feels like a step back in time and out of The city. Animal heads and antlers cover the walls as well as old presidential photos. Kyle loved it! Our food was great and it was a wonderfully unique way to kick off a Sunday. </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13176646174814026248noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6534331149786451690.post-38075645612694704222013-02-13T07:30:00.000-04:002013-02-13T08:05:19.582-04:00Snow!<div style="text-align: center;">
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Luckily it was on a Saturday and my only job was to stay warm and cozy inside. Kyle and I decided we couldn't stay cooped up all day and took a walk through Central Park. I'm so glad we ventured out because, the pure white snow atop ever inch of the park was absolutely breathtaking. The kids and dogs were all having a blast too just playing, sliding, and eating the beautiful fluffy snow. </div>
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The weekend of the Super Bowl wasn't all about the big game, it was also a quick visit from Kyle's mom and dad. Here's a look at the weekend they were here. See if you notice a trend...<br />
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This tiny, and I mean seriously small restaurant, Cafe Habana, has a killer menu. <br />
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The best thing, and a must order, is the Mexican Grilled Corn. Perfectly charred corn, <br />
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To. Die. For. As a bonus, it's $4.95 for 2. What a bargain, especially in NYC.<br />
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Thanks for visiting us! We had an absolutely fabulous weekend (<em>other than the 49ers loss</em>).</div>
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