It is Tuesday and I am tired

We had an awesome weekend and here are just a few pics. from our adventures.

We got caught in the rain

Me, Steph, Becca
The roof top of the MET

Sculpture by Jeff Koons

Heat Wave

There are a lot of things I am going to miss about New York, but this is not one of them...

Saturday June 7, 200897F/ 85% humidity

It was soooooo hot this weekend, but we still had fun.

Friday night we had dinner at our favorite local Italian restaurant called Zaza. They have a really cute garden area out back and it was such a pleasant evening eating and chatting. Saturday I got up early and dragged myself to Queens to get my hair done. After I got back to the city we went to a funeral for a friend from church. I know it sounds really cliche but it was a really nice service and the spirit was really strong. A woman sang "How Great Thou Art" and it was the best musical number I have ever heard. A friend used the word transcendent to describe it and I agree. After the funeral we ventured out in the heat with some friend to go to the BBQ block party at Madison Square park and for Shake Shack burgers. We went to see the Adam Sandler movie after and it was really really bad (sorry Dan and Caitlin we owe you). Sunday I had to teach at church and then we spent the rest of the day relaxing inside with the A/C blasting.

Bridal Shower

My little B is getting married in August. Here are a few pics from her surprise shower on Saturday.

I slaved over this hat and doesn't it look great :)

Last Weeks Activities

Tuesday May 27th- Robinhood Event
- every year my company buys enough tables for everyone in the office to go to the Robinhood event. It is a great party and an even better foundation. Here are a few picks from the night.

all the girls in the office
Bethany, Me, Joelle, Elizabeth

Nick, Me and Bill

Ramy, Me and Bethany

Conan O'Brien was the MC for the night and Shakira was the music performance at the end. Sheryl Crow, John Legend, and Wyclef Jean all made cameos.

Thursday May 29th- Pershing Bowling Party

-As a fun office party we all went bowling at a private area in Chelsea Piers.

Elizabeth, Joelle, Bethany, Me

Tim

Joelle

The crew minus a few people

London

For the long weekend Ryan and I went to London to see Laurel (my cousin) and to see London. Here is the play by play:

Friday-

We arrived in the middle of the day dragged our stuff into town and dropped it off at Laurel office. She still had a few more hours of work so we ventured out for a little bit.
- Our first stop was St. Paul's Cathedral. We climbed all the way to the top and captured some awesome views of the city. The Cathedral isn't bad its self.
- we walked across the Millennium bridge to the Globe and The Tate museum. The museum was really cool.
- we strolled along the Thames
- we meet back up with Laurel and tubed it back to her apartment for dinner. We had Indian food from a restaurant near her place and it was super yummy.

Saturday:

- we strolled down Portobello road munching on chocolate churros

- stopped by the BYU London Center and snooped around to see where Ryan lived for 4 months

- wondered through Hyde Park, the Serpentine Gallery, and by the Albert Memorial

- for lunch was went to a restaurant in Covent Gardens area call Navajo Joe (very English ;)

- After a quick stop by Laurels apartment we hopped on the train out to Hampstead Heath. The evening was perfect for frolicking in the grass.

- We had a delicious dinner at a Mediterranean restaurant and then we headed home.

Sunday:

- Our first stop was the Somerset House which was awesome. We enjoyed the sunshine in the courtyard for a little bit and then headed inside to see the Skin and Bone exhibit (displaying where fashion and architecture meet).

- next we crossed the river and enjoyed lunch at Wagamamas. (so good, thanks Jill for the suggestion).

- we wondered along the river passed the London eye, London aquarium, and back across the river to Big Ben and the Parliament building.

- we made our way though a St. James park, down the Mall and ended at Buckingham Palace.

- We finished the day off with Regency park and a stroll through the gardens.

- We were all a little tired so we went back to Laurel's, had pizza and relaxed.

Monday:

- the weather was very rainy so there are not many pictures from that day.

- We spent the morning in the National Gallery (an amazing collection).

- We walked around Trafalgar Square and Westminster Abby.

- We had a warm lunch in the Soho area at a hip diner and headed back to Laurel's to pack up.

We had such a great time. Thank you Laurel for letting us stay. I already want to go back.

A beautiful Day

If you live in New York go outside today it is BEAUTIFUL.

I have the best husband in the world

I am not even a mother but Ryan took wonderful care of me this weekend. He let me sleep in on Saturday and he took me to a chick flick (Made of Honor) on Saturday night. On Sunday day he let me read my book while he made me an amazing meal (Osso Bucco, Saffron risotto, asparagus, and ice cream with home made chocolate sauce and toasted coconut), and to top it all off he bought me flowers. I feel so lucky to have him. Thanks Ryan.

Saturday Tradition

(Lake Tahoe)

Ryan and I have a favorite tradition of listening to a radio show from back home every Saturday. Its good old folk music that makes us miss the west. So have a listen if you are interested. Just click on the link, go to Listen Live, and podcast. Risky Biscuit Hayseed Hoot

(Jill the "First Year Spanish Love Song" is from the May 3rd broadcast)

Happy Cinco De Mayo