Change is Good??

I don't really even know what to say in this post. There is no way to compose all of the emotions that have flooded us the last few weeks. We decided it was time to close the NYC chapter and open a new one in Utah. It was SO hard saying our goodbyes, to the city and the many fabulous friends we've made. We were lucky enough to have had a bunch of events in the last month where we could see a lot of the beautiful people we are blessed to call friends.

The Glass's were our best friends, family and neighbors. We spent a lot of time with them and LOVED being "honorary members" of their family. We stayed with them our last few days in NY and before we left we cheered on Jason and he ran the Hampton's Marathon. It was a great weekend and chance to spend time together. We love you Glass family!!

Before it was known that we would be leaving NY, Darrin planned a "Drakesters Unite" evening. He must have been inspired to plan this for the week before we moved. We got together with a lot of the past/current employees and interns from Drake Design. It was so wonderful seeing everyone. I have made some fabulous lifelong friends during my 2.5 years at DDA.

Morgan and I have been friends since my Jr. year in design school. A month before we moved she and her husband, Britton, moved to NYC (they moved to our same ward!). Talk about terrible timing! We would have loved to explore the city with these two. We were very thankful for the month that we did have to spend some time together at numerous design events/church/dinners etc.

We learned so much about the world, about ourselves, and about our marriage. It was a chance of a lifetime and will forever be a dearly cherished time in our lives.

This is not "goodbye NY", it is "see you later".

On to the fun adventures Utah will bring...

My Mama's 50!

What is better than Park City in the fall with temps still in the high 70s?!

We flew to Utah this last weekend to celebrate my Mom's 50th birthday. We spent the weekend in Park City and it was just perfect! Aren't the leaves gorgeous?

The first night we spent enjoying Main St. and had a fabulous meal on the patio of this place.

Saturday we spent TOO many hours and $ at the outlets. We crashed on a little patch of grass for some lunch.

Then we headed to the PCMR to ride the Alpine Coaster. It's such an awesome ride. You're right down in the grass and zipping through the trees, FAST!

We were pooped from the 45 minutes in line (in 80 degree weather!) so we parked ourselves at Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory. T and I enjoyed a caramel apple!

That night we had Mom's party! It was so fun. My brother put together an AWESOME video of pics, stories and memories. Then Tyler and I put together this "Price is Right" game from 1960. Gas was $0.31/gal. Whaat?! The dinner was first-class and the cake - delish!

Happy Birthday Mom!!!

On Sunday we ventured into the fall-ness (allergies included!!) and took some family pics.

The sibs!

Then we headed to the Olympic Park and watched people fly into the freestyle aerials training pool. I could have stayed there all day, it was so cool!!

We spent the rest of Sunday and Monday in Pleasant Grove with Ty's friends and family. Too much fun for pics I guess, I didn't take a single one! :(

We love Park City. We love fall. We love family. We LOVED this weekend trip.

US Open 2010

Remember last Labor Day when we vowed to purchase US Open tickets in ADVANCE? We did it!! And what an incredible experience!

We got there early to enjoy the surrounding park. The Unisphere is the unofficial symbol of Queens so we had to get pics to show our Queens pride!

Our nosebleed seats did provide for some sweet views!

This being our first US Open, we didn't know when you purchase tickets for the night session it means you get to see 2 matches. BONUS!!

The first match was Vera Zvonareva vs. Andrea Petkovic. The first set was pretty much the 'Zvonareva show' but Petkovic brought her game in the second set, not enough though and Zvonareva won in 2.

Then the men's match between Roger Federer and Jurgen Melzer. We were so excited to watch Federer live. He didn't disappoint, that man is insane!

On the jumbotron, they kept showing the various celebs that were there. I have not had a close-up-unplanned-in-their-element celeb sighting (Broadway, parades, etc. didn't count for me) so I convinced Tyler to go hunt some down with me. We went to the court level but immediately were told to sit down! So we grabbed 2 empty seats and enjoyed Federer's final set. Up close and personal! The game was much more intense being that close and we loved it!

I have to give Ty props, he's the one that spotted Gwen and her beau. We were SO close and I was SO excited!!

Then I spotted her in a nearby suite...Cameron Diaz! One of my most fav celebs of all time. This is the moment that my camera died! Ahh So these pics are the best my iPhone could do. She is so beautiful!!

What an ending to our incredible night. We had such a great time and made amazing memories. I think Labor Day might be my favorite holiday now

Reunited pt. II

We spent Sunday afternoon in Central Park. I could NEVER get sick of this place. Always something to do, watch or see.

I think this "roller dance rink" was the highlight of Jordan's week. We sat and watched these people forever. They had some SWEET moves on those wheels! See video below.

Kira was the the one with the videographer skills.

We watched Serendipity the night before we went here. It was fun to watch the movie again and see all the NY spots.

These Frrrozen Hot Chocolates never get old!

Playing in Dylan's Candy Bar while we waited to get in to Serendipity.

Who knew this is what Times Square turned into on Sundays?! I love NY's markets!!

We spent a few evenings on our pier. The relaxing was very much needed after our busy busy days!

Thanks J & K for leaving the Kruz-ster to come play with us. We had SO much fun. Love you guys!!

Reunited pt. I

Jordan and Kira came in on the red-eye so we thought the beach would be a great place to rest up. Of course we had to take them to the infamous Coney Island!

We enjoyed catching some rays while the guys played frisbee.

Then cleaned up and headed out to Times Square to enter the Wicked lottery.

Attempt 1 of 3: 0 tickets

Everyone always says these two look so much alike and Kira and I don't totally see it but we will agree they sure act alike :)

Our adventure to Hoboken, NJ. This is a touchy subject...

So Kira only had one request for this trip, to go to the bakery from Cake Boss. So we hopped on the train and went to NJ. This little town of Hoboken was SO cute! Anyway, back to the "touchy part" so we find our way to Carlo's Bakery Way and then we see it....a LONG line of people waiting to get into Carlo's Bakery. We find out that the line will take 2.5 hrs! With that and the temp being 95 we decide to take a pic and leave. Poor Kira was so disappointed.

Wicked lottery attempt 2 of 3: 1 ticket

1 TICKET!!

Kira's name was called as an after draw for 1 ticket...what a dilemma! She decided to give it to a lady who's family of 3 only won 2 tix.

Besties enjoying the view from the Highline.

What is a trip to NYC without a Yankees game?!

Wicked lottery attempt 3 of 3: 0 tickets

The show was at 7:00 instead of 8:00 like I thought so we showed up an hour too late... BUMMER!

ok, enough for now...more to come later!!

Reunited and it feels so good

Tyler's brother Jordan and his wife Kira are visiting us this week. We are SO excited to see them and show them our city! Posts of our adventures to come...