My NY Trip June 28-June 30

The last time I went to NY was in the winter time so I was very excited this year that my business trip to NY was during the summer time. It was definately a different experience seeing NY and not having to be bundled up warm in a coat.

During my last visit I was able to see alot of NY. It was my first time and I am very grateful that those I traveled with were willing to show me all around NY. This was my second time to NY and this time we didn't walk all around as much as last time (even though I would have loved to have seen more). We did venture through upper manhattan and that area was new for me. We walked through central park. I thought I took more than two pictures, but now that I am going through my NY pics, I found that I didn't. One is the green trees and grass area in central park and the other just outside of central park a Russian Cathedrial.



We did have a different experience on canal street. One that I don't want to have a repeat of ever. It was a little on the scary side as we were locked into a van while being shown purses. I am not a big shopper, but was along for the fun of bargain shopping on canal street. I did find some bargains on suveniers that I brought home to my kids and hubby.

Here are some pictures around Times Square.



We spent some time wandering around inside the Toys R Us building. The toys seem to be bigger than life there. Well see for yourself.









We even ended up by the wax museum and Ripley's believe it or not.







Here are pictures from my hotel room and one of the Empire State Building in the far distance (from the air tram), the JFK airport and Jetblue hanger.









I hope to one day take my hubby and family to NY. It really is a fun city to visit.

2009 Scout Derby

Cameron earned some bead and I believe an arrow point for 10 more electives in the bear book. The boys when they earn awards pick what type of applause they would like and Cameron chose watermelon. Here is a picture of his award ceremony and the watermelon applause.


This pack meeting was the pine wood derby. Cameron again enjoyed making a car with his dad. The pictures are not as good as those taken last year, but they will have to do.

Paddle Festival

I have a good friend that keeps us informed of events within the Salt Lake area that are free or of little expense. Alot of these events turn out to be great adventures for our family.

We were fortunate to hear about the Paddle Festival. Our children have been in boats, tubes, and other water crafts. However they have never been in a raft or paddle boats.

Todd, myself, and the kids had so much fun. This event was held in the new daybreak community area. I just love the houses out there, not to mention the idea of a water parkway for the community.

Disney May 2009

Disneyland this year has been allowing guests to come to their parks free this year on their birthday. Originally we thought it would be fun for me, Cozette, and Kaylynn to fly out just for their birthdays, but then Cameron celebrates his birthday in May so we decided to make it a famiy vacation. Cozette celebrated her birthday in the park (free day) as well as Kaylynn the very next day.


































We missed our flight coming home and had to make a day in the Long Beach Airport. I don't recommend missing flights. Ha ha, we had fun playing together as a family though. If this ever happens again, I plan on having the rental car company hold onto our rental just in case. Especially because we travel as standby.