Oct: Apple Picking

Robbie doesn't like posing with pumpkins.

E. loved to pick, R just wanted to eat the apples.

Not the safest...

We had a few cart accidents...

Our pal, Bocelli

Way back in Septemeber we got free tickets (thanks AM!) to see Andrea Bocelli in concert in Central Park. It was so fun, aside from the chilly rainy weather. We just watched the concert on PBS last night and I remembered how great it was.

We sat near our dear friend Donald Trump (with thousands of people between us) and gave us some tips on keeping your hair anti-frizz in damp weather (see him up there in the front?).

His guests included Tony Bennet, Bryn Terfel, and Celine Dion

And afterward, we got some much needed hot chocolate.

Camping in PR

Ok, we really didn't camp in Puerto Rico, but back in July we borrowed a friends car and drove to the nearest campsite outside of Manhattan. We might have been the only ones without a PR flag.

It was the kids first camping trip, so we lived it up... we swam in the lake (Emmi makes it look like she was doing some deep sea diving), roasted hot dogs and marshmallows, ate s'mores, and went on a nature walk.

Poor Robbie. He just wanted to dive into the fire or eat rocks, so he got locked up, although he didn't seem to mind.

Emmi thought it was too messy. Must be related to Jay...

After arising very early, we folded up camp and went on a 4 mile hike to a lookout. And we found some surprises along the way.

And I really don't know what this has to do with it, but somehow Jay teaching his boy about meat ended up here.

Summer Summary

It seems like so long ago (I guess that is because it was), but besides moving, we had a fun summer.

Fishing on the Hudson

Our Backyard BBQ

BBQ's with farewell friends we miss...

Fireworks at the Hudson

Swim lessons at our local pool. We couldn't take pictures inside, so this is the best we got. A friend and I took turns watching the boys.

NY Aquarium and beach

The Little Red Lighthouse

Park across the Street

Some Saint festival down the street (see the Saint way up there?)

Playing pool party in our new backyard and eating favorite treat

Shopping at Target (ok, we do this year-round)

Our little Garden. It was our last year here, but we had quite a crop of tomatoes! So sad, the homemade salsa is almost gone...

One of our favorite things this summer was riding bikes. Our friends let us store and use their bikes and trailer, and we loved going on outings, like this one across the bridge at Randall's Island.

And this is Emmilene's big finale, she performed at a Harlem Street Festival with her native dances and costume.