"What a Great Time to be Alive!!"

I was able to go up to New York and see Maria for part of Spring Break. I was up there for my birthday, so Maria helped me to celebrate my 29th NYC style. The trip was really a lot of fun. I miss hanging out with Maria. My favorite parts of the trip include but are not limited to the following: Walking in Central Park on Saturday in beautiful 70 degree weather, Watching Mary-Louise Parker in Hedda Gabler (a play by Henrik Ibsen), Eating at Cafe Habana. Here are a few pictures of my little sister in New York and the triple bday celebration we had when I got back home...Matt and Phil have their birthdays within a week of mine. Ruth prepared a tasty taco/fajita dinner and Leesh made us all a delicious chocolate birthday cake.

Maria in Central Park

Maria on the train after seeing Guys and Dolls

I turned 29, Matt turned 32, and Dad turned 59. Whoa.

Isaac and Luke

Miss Maya Ruth before the party...

And after the party...

Melanie and Aleesha

Baby Rocky...This boy's the size of an 18-monther but he's barely 9 months old. Mister Smiles.

Mom

And last but not least, here's a note my perfect Grandma Fern sent me for my bday...click to enlarge it...

In the words of Grandma, who is never wrong--it really is a great time to be alive!