Catching Up

Well, after the last post from my AZ trip, I needed a week
of recovery (that was a super long post!!). Anyway, so now
it is time for a little catching up, which is perfect because
the post also involves catching up with old friends.

Saturday (April 26th):

First up, Brunch with Marky Mark! He's back in the city
and he's ready for some action. Having just got back to NYC
the day before, we met up for breakfast/brunch that next morning.

Mark and Brenda at Kitchenette, a cute and delicious
little place in Tribeca area.

These were the black cherry pancakes that Brenda ordered.

This was my vanilla-cherry something or other
french toast. Delicious!

Yum!

Courtnie and I for our photo-op.
(It was not a good hair day for me)

On the way back to the apartment, I took this picture
of Trinity Church. I love NYC in the spring!!!

Sunday (April 27th):

Like usual, Brenda made Sunday dinner, but we had a
lot of visitors and friends over--Marky Mark, Colin, Brigham,
and Melanie's niece Lizzy and sister-in-law Leslie.

This was Colin after dinner, all rolled up in the table clothe.

A Sunday would not be a Sunday without a little PS2 karaoke.
Lizzie had been looking forward to this all weekend (well, except
for going to Wicked...but who really cares about that?)

Lizzie and Lyndee get ready for some singing.

Marky Mark was getting pretty excited too...
well, just to watch. I guess karaoke isn't for everyone.

Brigham sure knows how to get down to business.
I love it when Brigham sings Crazy in Love by Beyonce
(though he didn't sing any this time).

Oh Colin!Lizzie and Lyndee singing a little duet.

The powerhouse couple of the evening was Lizzie
and Colin. They did an amazing job of failing Flashdance
about four times. Colin did bring a lot of heart to the music.

We sure did love having Melanie's niece and sister-in-law
come to visit and join in on Sunday Night Karaoke.

Tuesday (April 29th):

Brittany's in NYC!!!!
This is my cousin Brittany and she is here for
the summer interning at Nielsen (you know the
TV ratings people). Currently she is chillin' on the
Upper West Side, but will be moving down to Wall St
this next month. I'm so ecstatics to have her here.

This is her cute "little" room at the I-House.

Sunday (May 4th):

The last couple of days have been pretty cold
and drabby, but today the sun finally came out again.
After dinner (which was enjoyed out on the balcony),
Sara, Courtnie and I went on a little stroll down
through Battery Park.

Next to Westside Hwy, there were a bunch of
red tulips in reddish-orange planter boxes.
I always love the juxtaposition of nature and urban life.

I also love all the red in this photo
(including the red car in the billboard).

Watch Out! Curve ahead!!!

Battery Park City.

Diet Coke.
Courtnie wouldn't leave home without it. :)

The sun shimmering on the Hudson.

There were lots of people out enjoying
the beautiful weather...

...and then there were those enjoying their Diet Cokes.

How I love a good Sunday stroll.

Well, that's it. All caught up now. Not terribly exciting,
but that's what is going on.