Family Update

I have to say I wasn't homesick before we went to Utah. Now that I know how hard it is traveling with 2 babies, I'm extremely homesick!!! I'm afraid we won't go home as much as we want to... so we would love visitors.
Tonight we met up in Manhattan with Kirk's cousin Rachel, her husband Nate, and son Luke! It was so much fun to see them and have dinner. We walked down to time square and then the babies had enough, we had to call it a night! I love walking around the city, but the subways are tricky maneuvering a giant jogging stroller up and down the stairs.
Kirk is starting his anesthesia rounds at the Hospital which he loves. Yesterday he did a surgery (start to finish) as the anesthesiologist....all by himself. I'm so proud of him! He's such a determined and hard working guy.
Noah and Halle are doing great! I love being a mom more than anything. We are truly here on earth to have families....there is no greater happiness than having children--it's so amazing.
Here are some pics from our visit to Utah, and more of our life here in NY.
Becca drove her car out to DC w/3 of her friends & then on the way home we got on the same flight so she could help me with my kids.
Kirk and I were in traffic and made it 30 min. before the plane took off. It was so stressful, we just barely made it....but the kids did great on the flight.

LAKE POWELL...the best place on earth!

Grandma J'net offered to watch Noah so I could go to Lake Powell with my family. (Kirk was back in NY).
I love my little Noah to death, but I have to say it was the most relaxing vacation I've had for the past 18 months.


My sister Becca just got married (that's why we went home)...and now she and her husband are living in DC. They came up for the weekend and we had a blast in the city and hanging out at our house together.

The cute Newly weds! Becca and Levi Darrington

One of Noah's favorite things is to climb up on the changing table w/Halle.

My cute little girl.

My cute little boy...

Noah kept putting his hand in his pocket and then he would get it stuck. It was so funny!


This was us getting back to NY at 11:00 pm...after 3 different flights. (I will never let Kirk make flight arrangements again)! Nobody should have to go through what we experienced this day with our babies. We definitely had to capture this beautiful moment (babies sleeping). What a day!

Saturday night on the town

This is the corner of main street in Tarrytown. Our favorite little Greek restaurant is off to our right.

I am seriously in love with New York... I think its great...I could walk around forever out here if Halle and Noah would cooperate. It is so beautiful!

Kirk's friend Callis is visiting from Kentucky for the next week. It's the perfect time for a visitor, now Kirk will survive with out us!These pillars had lights in them covered by stained glass windows...they were really cool.


This bridge leads to an incredible house in the trees. I love the architecture out here.

Last weekend I drove to Manhattan all by myself, I was so proud. We had a blast walking around with Noah and Halle. It was all good at Central Park until Kirk let Noah run through the water fountain with his clothes on. I was so ticked. WHAT WAS HE THINKING?

Noah loved playing in the water but he was mad when he realized wet clothes were extremely uncomfortable....how was he to know that?....And that is why I was upset with Kirk.
You can't see Noah's expression very well, but trust me...it was not HAPPY!

Keeping Busy!

I know everyone says how much they love their kids...
I think being away from close friends and family really capitalizes how much we love our kids! It's amazing how much fun you can have hanging out with a 1 1/2 year old and a 3 month old. I am so thankful to be blessed with my beautiful Halle and sweet little Noah!
We are loving being here in NY. Tarrytown is a great village with SO much to do. I stay pretty busy (which helps me from getting homesick). This last week I've been painting my dining room table and hutch BLACK. I still have to finish, but I'm proud to say I jumped right in and have done a lot. Usually when I start little projects, I'm in them for a few months.
Kirk loves working at the hospital--and says it's a huge difference from owning your own practice. He's still adjusting to other people IN CHARGE! (Trust me...It's good for him).
The babies are doing just fine. Halle is back to sleeping through the night, and Noah is waking up between 7 and 7:30 instead of 5:30. We are extremely happy about this.
Today we are going to Manhattan to hang out with daddy while he's on call. We'll post some more pics later!
I still need to paint the drawers and 4 more chairs, but you can see what color they used to be!

I gave the boys haircuts and I'm so proud...I found a new job to pursue!

Noah and his girlfriend Campbelle... don't they look cute together.

Dinner with our friends' David and Jessica Owsley.

Hanging out with Jordan and Katie Durfey...both our babies on their leash.
We're so sad to say goodbye to our friends. Noah is seriously in LOVE with Jordan and Katie...and Remington too.

One of Kirk's friends from the hospital took our couch apart (to get it in our house)....and then Kirk and I put it back together. Yay...I love these couches!

Noah on his train that he's almost too big for it!

Daddy's first day at the hospital. He has to be on call every 3rd night, so I'm learning how to cope on my own.
Halle is getting so big... I love this age. She'll smile & talk to me! I am so lucky and blessed.

We're now LIVING in New York:

Well, a lot has happened in the last month. We flew to New York to look for a home, spent that weekend visiting family in Vegas...Lake Powell the following week--blessed Halle on June 7th and drove out here the next day...
After 5 days of traveling in the car with my 2 babies, I can honestly say I am HAPPY to be here in New York.
Noah loves his new home, he is into every closet and cupboard, and busy pushing toys around the house.
Halle is an angel (as usual). She sleeps ALL day and night. I'm waiting for the day when that is going to change, I'm not sure it will.
Kirk has been going to orientations in uptown Manhattan at the Metropolitan Hospital. He finds it interesting taking the train to Harlem and the Subway to the Hospital. He really likes the people that he works with.
As for me...I'm still adjusting to being a mother of two, and now in a strange new area. I love where we are living. Everyone has been extremely nice and welcoming to us, both at church and in our neighborhood.
Here are some pictures of the latest!

Halle is getting so big! I love her smile.

Halle was such a good traveler. She is so easy going and content! (Most of the time)

Noah loves to give Halle kisses. Whenever Halle cries, he puts her binky in her mouth--what a great big brother!

Halle and me, in the airplane.

The back of the UHAUL, before we left Salem.

Thanks to grandma J'net, we can keep track of Noah.

Our entryway...I'll take more pics of the house once it's decorated!

We are renting the first floor! (For an arm and a leg)....I can't believe how expensive EVERYTHING is in NY.


Our hotel room was huge the first night on the road! These two cribs were set up in the middle of the room. It was cute...I had to take a picture. We of course didn't let Noah sleep this close to Halle. He can't be trusted.

Halle with her cousin Kamryn. BEST FRIENDS!

Noah playing with his cousin Madilyn!

I loved our trip to Lake Powell. It's a lot more work with 2 kids, but who can complain about Sunshine, water-skiing and being with family! We had a great time, and can't wait to vacation a couple times a year.

Everytime we got in the boat Noah assumed his position (co-captain) with Papa!