Memorial Day

We spent this morning at the local Memorial Day Parade.

Breakfast of Champions - Red, White & Blue Sprinkle Donut






Proud American & Flag


Leah asked to take this picture for her Grandma Ruth (who is a BIG Yankee Fan).


Waiting patiently to go up on stage with the rest of her schoolmates.


Leah joined her American Sign Language teacher and other kindergartners up on stage after the parade and they signed God Bless America.












Afterward Matt & George went with Leah on a walk to see the local water tower. Then they spent a little time in the playground.

Matt & Leah on the swings-Matt has always been (and hopefully always will be) a kid at heart.




We headed home and changed for the beach. We met up with our friends.

Leah enjoying some cold watermelon.


Matt, Leah & Louis spending some time together.


Family photo


Leah was absolutely wonderful (as usual) with Louis today. While we were setting up our beach gear (blanket, chairs, umbrella etc) Leah sat nicely with Louis on the sand and held him until we were done.

When we sat Louis in the water for the first time she was there by his side. Great big sister.

The Bronx Zoo

We went to the Bronx Zoo today. The Bronx Zoo has a special place in my heart. Many days were spent at the zoo with my family going up. As a preteen (tween) I spent many days there with friends. The zoo was literally a 5 minute walk from my house. I also volunteered there and even worked there for a short while during my teen years. Needless to say I am always up for a trip to the old neighborhood and zoo.

Matt bought us a family membership. I already have trips plans to the Prospect Park & Queens Zoos. I am looking forward to using the membership this summer.

We met up with Lindsay and her friend Susy & Susy's two beautiful kids Silas & Jack. Leah was excited to spend the day with Silas & Lindsay.

We spent the afternoon walking and looking at the animals, chasing the kids around and enjoying the really nice weather.

On the way back to the exit after leaving Lindsay & company we stopped at the Children's Zoo and then stopped for an ice cream cone.

We weren't far from my where my dad lives so we stopped at his house. My mom came over. I cooked dinner & we all hung out for the evening. I miss home a lot. Home to me is the Bronx. No matter how many years have passed since I last lived there, it is still where I grew up. In my heart it is home. I love sharing it with Leah & Louis.