This hasn’t been the easiest time in my life but it has been one of the most rewarding. I guess that is how life works… what you put into it, is what you get out! Trying to keep up with these workaholic New Yorkers is hard work. It has really given me a new perspective on life. I have a passion for the work I am doing but it comes with a lot of sacrifice. Sleep, watching TV, and down time is nothing but a distant memory now. All of it is worth it when I see a student smile because she finally understands it or when a beaming 3rd grader reads a story he wrote to the class without any stuttering or mistakes.
Sometimes I keep motivated by living in the moment but also by looking forward to different events. We have been trying to see the east coast on the weekends before it gets too cold. I have also been looking forward to the visit from my family.
They came last weekend and I loved every moment. I love my family so much! I am thankful they made the sacrifice to come and see us. It was hard to let them go after such a fun visit! We took them around to see what our life was like in NYC.
Robert brought them to my school on Friday to see what it was like. I think they were shocked and worried for my life but my parents keep saying how inspiring the teachers seemed and how cute the kids were… and they ARE dang cute! I couldn’t tell what Julia was thinking but see seemed very intrigued by all the kids but wouldn’t let go of my Dad’s hand.
They stayed in our little apartment with us. They loved the view and Julia loved my “cat chair” where she slept every night! We showed them around Columbia’s campus and hospitals. On Sunday they came to our ward and meet some of our friends. My parents also spoiled us with Wicked and Mary Pippins tickets!!! It was amazing.
We were sad to see them go but hope they come and visit again and we’ll see them at Christmas! Thanks again Mom, Dad, and Julia! We love you guys this (arms wide open) much! 
Time square was so crowded this weekend. It was fun to see all the stores. I bought Julia a New York sweatshirt and hat. She looked pretty ... New York! I also took her into Sephora and put makeup on her!! She looked grown up! 
Waiting for the Subway! It was so much fun just to talk and catch up on life! It was fun to be with my dad.. i miss all our daddy-daughter talks! 
Hanging out with my favorite girls in Central Park. Julia loved Central Park because of all the cool looking dogs.. she is an animal lover. +of+IMG_0562.jpg)
My parents took us to Wicked! It is my favorite Broadway next to Les Mis! Julia knew most of the words to the songs and was super excited when they sang "Popular". She loves that song! Even Robert thought is was great!!! +of+IMG_0558.jpg)
Robert and Julia chillin on the subway! 
Julia sleeping in her "cat bed".
Friday, October 24, 2008
Family Time!
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WIsh we could have come.. We love and miss you guys.
How fun Linds that your family came. I miss you a lot. You are doing so awesome with teaching. I bet the kids adore you. I will call you this weekend and hopefully we will catch each other. I can't wait to see you...whenever that will be:) You are so beautiful.
FAMILY IS THE BEST! It looks like you had a blast!
That is so fun you had your family out for a visit. Looks like your loving the New York life!! Hope everything is going well for you guys.
oh how fun! julia is getting so big. I am so jealous about you going to wicked!
That was fun seeing the pictures of your parents visit. Julia is such a doll. It looks like so much fun. We love you guys
That is so great that your fam came to visit. I saw Wicked when I went to New York last year and I loved it. I am so excited to come visit you guys (even though it's not for awhile.)
How great that your family got to come visit Linds. It looks like you all had a blast. I can't believe how old Julia looks! Isn't Wicked awesome? When we went to NY last year we saw it and LOVED it. I'm so proud of you with how hard you work teaching those kids, you are impacting them for forever. Keep up the good work. Love ya.
It looks like you guys had fun with your family! Is that your little sister? She's so cute! I'm sad I missed you this trip, Lindsay, but I'll have to catch up with you next time I'm in NYC. Good luck with your crazy schedule. I hope things are going well!
That is so cute Julia slept in that chair every night. She is growing up so much! Looks like your family had fun there. And good for them to see your lives out there. I want to hear more stories about your class. I miss you.
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