New York day 2

Day 2 we headed for the Statue of Liberty. Greg and Gavin joined us. Greg had yet to do much sight seeing so off we went. We got a late start and ended up waiting in line for about an hour. We did finally get a decent pretzel from a street vendor. We took a boat over and enjoyed watching Greg wrestle with Gavin, he wanted to swim with the ducks. Once the boat started Gavin settled down and enjoyed the ride. The Statue of Liberty is amazing. On a side note, in order to get inside her you have to make reservations at least 3 days in advance. We were unaware of that so we stayed on the outside. After lunch and a few souvenirs we headed back and met up with Natasha. We stopped to get a purse for Heidi on Canal street and then headed to Macys so Corbin could pick up something for his prom date. Oh yeah he's going to prom. We didn't do to much walking this time and took the subway. Greg was a trooper and carried Gavin and his stroller up and down all those stairs. Our last stop was Rockefeller center. The kids had no idea what I was talking about as I tried to describe the place to them so we had to stop.




We also went to see Cheryl and Joe. We had a short visit with them because Cheryl was not doing well. Seeing her in bed was an eye opener for me. I did not see my mom get that sick when she had cancer and it was hard to see Cheryl so fragile and small. Cancer is an awful illness and I hope never to experience it myself or with my kids.

We couldn't agree on a place to eat so it was back to the subway and a stop at Mcdonalds and Subway on the way back to Gregs. We had a great time and a wonderful visit . We have to go back and head to the top of the Empire State Building at night to see all of the lights. Next time we will have to stay an extra day or just plan to rest after that overnight flight.

Sun, Sand, and Surf

We just returned from a quick trip to sunny CA. Unfortunately it was only sunny on one day. We went to the beach. I love the beach. It is so soothing listening to the waves crashing and the kids squealing. It was sunny but cold. Too cold to get in the water and of course I left the camera home and did not take any pictures.

The boys flew out early, a deal made over good grades. They both had a great time with their friends. Both attended Dodger games, Trevor went to Disneyland with the band. They actually got to record some disney music and played it to the movies. Corbin went to Magic Mountain. Neither wanted to come home. It is always hard. One thing I noticed is that some things never change. I was amazed at how natural it all felt. I felt as if I was going home. I guess that is what good friends do.

I also learned a few things about the night Denton died. What I remember and what happen are so different. My very good friend Becky and I spent the night talking about it. It was all brought back because Matt, a friend of Trevors, mom died on the Tuesday before we got there. She had been fighting Breast cancer for the last 5 years or so. It amazes me to listen to Becky. She is so strong, and a wonderful friend to Matthew and his family. She pretty much helped Matts dad get the funeral together, even though he has plenty of family. They all left him to handle it and there was Becky to help. She was a lifesaver for me and I know she will be for this family as well.

Back to the trip. There were no highlights for the rest of us. It was a quick trip and we spent is running from one house to the next, visiting.

The drive home was tollerable with Corbin giving me a break. He did great, and he even got experience with wind, rain and a little snow. Got to love the Utah weather in the spring.


By the way, I believe I had 5 In -N-Out burgers in the three days we were in California!!!!