Where did summer go?

I hate to even blog about this...because most don't get a summer with their families...but it is always so sad to me when summer is over. I LOVE spending time with my girls and hubby, catching up with friends and family, and traveling. We have done so much this summer but I guess I am greedy:-). I have about one week left until I am back at work...so we went to the zoo today. The girls had a great time!!!

The girls got to groom a goat...they were beyond excited!

The elephant was in love with Malia...

I have never seen anything like it in all of our visits to the zoo!

The girls were fascinated by the shark tank...we spent a lot of time in there!

New York, New York!!

Aaron and I were able to go on our first real vacation without our girls. Through the help of our incredible family, we knew our girls were in great hands for the 5 days we were gone. We packed everything you could possible imagine into those days...and still managed to get more sleep than we get at home!!!

Aaron and I got to go to the Natural History Museum...

it was incredible to see all the exhibits!

Aaron and I rode the subway everywhere in NY...

it was an incredible part of the experience.

If you like to people watch...there is no lack of entertainment in NY.

We called this gentleman the pigeon guy.

For obvious reasons...and this is after about half of them flew away because of people walking by.

Yankee Stadium is pretty incredible...even if you are a Mariners fan!

This is the twin towers memorial they are building...

part of it is scheduled to be finished by Sept. 11th.

This is us on Wall Street at the Stock Exchange on the day it basically collapsed.

I think Aaron is one of the only people smiling on this street. :-)

This is the infamous St. Patricks Cathedral.

I am lighting a candle for Michelle and praying for healing of her heart.

I took this picture from the top of the Empire State Bldg.

I can't believe how beautiful the view is!

Aaron and I on top of the world!

Not sure where this was taken...just joking. :-)

This was our first night in NY and of course we went straight to Times Square.