Two Claras

Clara had made a friend named Clara at family camp last year who lives in LA, and our Clara asked if they could get together with her while we were in town. They had a great time.

Franklin Canyon

Clara and I finished up our trip to Los Angeles with a hike in Franklin Canyon with some friends from high school, including Chris who is a great photographer: https://brooksy.smugmug.com/photos/swfpopup.mg?AlbumKey=pw5nfx

Ready to go home!

See you all soon!

Me and Mama in NYC

Today we spent the day in prospect park.  We met Jesse, Stacy, Georgie, and Charlie for brunch, then we went to Kensington stables. After that we walked by the lake in prospect park and along the way we met Mike and Ruth. The highlight of the day for me was ice skating at the LeFrak center. Finnaly,we watched birds and played at Vanderbilt playground. The only pictures that we took are of us ice skating and the birds and Georgie. Here's the link to the pictures : https://drive.google.com/folder/d/0B5-EDAGHeW-0YVpCa3NYSFRBUDg/edit

Orange benches NYC

We saw some cool orange benches yesterday that were actually an art installation. Here's the link to the pictures: https://drive.google.com/folder/d/0B5-EDAGHeW-0aDh2LW5KZkZiLU0/edit

-Molly

NYC Molly and Sofi

We went to the Brooklyn bridge park yesterday and had a great time. We miss you all and hope to see you soon. Here's the link to the folder: 

https://drive.google.com/folder/d/0B5-EDAGHeW-0T2x6dmp2T0VfcjQ/edit
-Molly

Ferris wheel

Clara scooting on the beach

Headed to the Santa Monica Pier....

Mama and me in NYC

This morning we baked pie,and went to Jesse and Stacy's house and ate the pie, and finally we went to green-wood cemetery. Here are the pictures: https://drive.google.com/folder/d/0B5-EDAGHeW-0VjVVQ1ZGZHpjNjA/edit

Cousins

Having fun with Adena and Mac!

Happy thanksgiving from NYC

Molly says: Here are some pictures from today. We went to Nana's apartment and had a lovely time with Elissa, Clark, Nana, Pa Jeannie, and Richard. Here is the link to the folder. https://drive.google.com/folder/d/0B5-EDAGHeW-0cE9uZFRHWVlnYTQ/edit

Battery Park, Empire State Building, & pie making

Today we slowed down a bit and "only" visited all of Battery Park, plus the Empire State Building (with stops at several playgrounds, the 9/11 memorial, and Uncle Nouri's office). Then we made some pies when we got home. Can't wait to eat them up tomorrow!

Here are the pictures: https://drive.google.com/folder/d/0B5-EDAGHeW-0QXU4UnN3WnhKZzg/edit 

Morro Rock cartwheel

Zoo, Central Park, the Met!

I'm having trouble posting more than one picture at a time on this trip, and I'm having trouble picking one picture at a time to post, so I'm going to experiment today with posting a folder of pictures and a link. Hope it works!

So, I've uploaded pictures here: https://drive.google.com/folder/d/0B5-EDAGHeW-0RXk4aHJ2R1pWSEk/edit
You should see pictures of Molly rocking Central Park, goofing at the zoo, amazing me with her Greek, Roman, and Ancient Egyptian knowledge, and even finding the bed from The Mixed Up Files of Someone Who's Name I Can't Remember. Enjoy!

On the bus after the Met

Phew! What a day! We experienced the Central Park Zoo and the Met - quite a lot!

Ellis

Molly and sofi studying for the Jr. Ranger badge in the hall where prospective immigrants queued up for inspections. (Photo courtesy of uncle Nouri)

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Molly, Mama, & Manhattan

From the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty.

Nose shot

Molly took this picture with her nose! (Because her hands were too cold)

Siblings

With Lady Liberty

Wall of Honor

We found our ancestors names on the wall of honor!

Nouri on Ellis Island

Oops!

I caught Molly eating the  Statue of Liberty!

statue of liberty

Here we come!

Taxi

To see Nana.

End of a beautiful day

In prospect park.

Last High Line pic

Molly, looking down on Manhattan.

After our walk we made a journey up to the northern tip of the island to see Nana, who is recovering from an amazing back surgery. She is doing amazing!

Start of the High Line

Here we are just starting out on the High Line walk.

Soccer girl

This is from last week's soccer celebration - soccer season is done & Clara went out with a bang, scoring a goal in the last game! Go Clara!

High Line & Friends!

We walked the entire High Line today! It was beautiful. We met up with my college friends, Ruth, Mike, and Jesse, plus Jesse's son Charlie. So nice to see them!

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Over Nevada!

On our way to NYC!

Pretty sure that's our plane behind us. :)

Molly with goggle marks

Courtesy of Marnie

Molly

Molly is stoked!

Waiting

Swim meet in session. Molly & friends passing the time with mad libs.

Chilly morning

It's the season for chilly morning breakfasts at the farm. Mmmm.

Local honey!

Four hives and at least that many years later, we tasted the honey from the first real harvest of honey today. Our amazing neighbor, Iain has been on a mission fr several years to learn bee keeping. A group of us all chipped in to buy the hive, and he has taken the lead on tending the hive (and replacing and troubleshooting every time we lost a hive).
The verdict? Delicious! Thank you Iain!

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Soccer Clara

Clara and the Dragonflies had their last game today. Clara rocked as goalie, and even scored one of the two goals of the game! I particularly enjoyed watching her get right in to the action with the ball.

Frustrations with scheduling and league communication aside, it has been a fantastic season for Clara, who told me today that she is considering dropping gymnastics to focus on her new love, soccer.

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