Let’s talk about Lucy’s experience in NYC this time around. Because NYC with a child with special needs is different from the NYC we’re used to running around in. First of all, I have to say this girl is a rock star. We had some tricky moments for sure. But for the most part, this…
It’s funny how parents pass down things they love and don’t love, little and big. For example, I think every one of my kids stop in their tracks to appreciate a good sunset, they say things like “100% sure” just like Dave does, and none of my girls like cheese on their hamburgers. I didn’t…
At the end of October I got to go on a volleyball recruiting trip with this girl to NYC. It was a little bit crazy actually. Because it was one of those chances that you see and you realize you must take despite all the nutty stuff surrounding it. It is not easy for any…
We start school TODAY here in the desert. And I’m sure there will be lots to say about that, but for now I’m in denial, so let’s go ahead and continue with the adventure in NYC with my bookend children. Part 1 is HERE. This trip was a little tricky because we were constantly trying…
Word of warning…there are a lot of pictures in this post. But we’re used to lots of pictures here on 71toes, right? A few years ago I had the opportunity to take my three middle girls to NYC (part 1 HERE, and part 2 HERE). When we got back, raving about all we had seen…
(Part 1 is back HERE.) On Sunday we got to go to church with Eli and Julie. I love going to church in different places. I love that the gospel is the same anywhere you go in the whole wide world. And I love that E & J go to church in the same…
While our boys were out of town, my middle girls and I dropped Lu off with her beloved Nana and took off… …through some turbulent skies …over our old homeland of Washington D.C. …to be greeted by my brother and a gorgeous sunset in NYC. We were all so excited and the girls got Taylor…
(part 1 is back HERE) Other things we did there: Central Park: One of my favorite places to people-watch. Ever.We only got video footage of the most interesting people so you’ll have to check out Elle’s video (at the end) for that. Take-out Thai dinner on my brother’s back porch. Breakfast on my brothers porch:We…
This year, after much planning and anticipation, we took Max and Elle to see the US Open (and NYC) over Labor Day. Don’t worry that Grace, Claire and Lu need a turn for a trip because their time is coming soon enough… We have wanted to take Elle to see some real tennis for a…