9 Months Old

I can't believe my little munchkin is inching up on a year. I don't want to even go there yet. We had his 9 month check-up and his ears were clearing up, he is up to 19.9 lbs and 28.75 inches.  He is about to break his fourth tooth and is not a great teether.

 

 Somebody is VERY busy. He is really starting to climb up and on things and he is pulling up on EVERYTHING-the glass shower doors while I am in there, the wall, your legs, etc. Andrew was cruising by this age  (not that it sped up walking at all), but we definitely aren't there yet.  He is still a super happy munchkin (MOST of the time) and is all about dancing these days. Lots of mamama, dadada, bababa, and screeches but we don't think we have a first word yet.

KPMG Happy Hour

KPMG finally invited the spouses to something! We got to go to Happy Hour at 230 fifth. It has amazing views and a heated rooftop bar. 

A few girls went up to the roof and tried on the cloaks near the heaters to stay warm. Then they kind of grossed us out.

                               A fun night out and we can't wait to go back with some friends!

NYC Marathon

For those of you who have visited us, you know we live right on 1st Avenue.  The marathon course comes right up first so it is always a huge to do.  The first year we were here we were in California and last year it was cancelled because of hurricane Sandy. Our neighbors who actually live facing First Avenue have a viewing party every year and they have a terrace overlooking the street. It was SO COOL! We walked over right before the mens runners came up and then stayed for awhile to eat and catch up.  

 A runner pushing a wheelchair runner. I got very emotional at that point. So inspiring!

The crowds started to pick up as the morning wore on. We were right after the 17 mile marker.

Catching the winner on TV!

                                               Look at the runners! Over 50, 000 this year!

                           All the other kids played on their iPads the ENTIRE time. Nothing phases these kids!

Walking the Brooklyn Bridge take 2

It was a beautiful November day (Happy Birthday Mom!!)  so we decided to try to tackle the bridge again. We rode into Brooklyn and decided to let the kids play on the Pier 6 Playground first (super cool play areas) and then thought if there was time (and no lines) we would get pizza and ice cream. 

                                                   The boys up on the steps of Borough Hall

                       Some fun slides, climbing structures and sandboxes at Pier 6

                                    The views looking back towards the city

Look at this view while playing on this playground!! Incredible!

                                           Lady Liberty over to the left

It had been a BEAUTIFUL day. Until we started to walk over to the bridge. The clouds turned and it started to rain. We kept trucking anyway. The kids weren't whiney (a FIRST?!!) and it wasn't too hard.

Luckily they didn't get hit by a bike rider since they didn't want to stay on the side. And here, making a bridge on the bridge.

It turned out to be a long, busy afternoon but I am so glad we got to do it.  I will definitely head back if time permits!