The Bond Visit
Having my family here was such a treat, though we missed Marie (come visit soon, Muz!)! I was lucky enough to have a couple days off from work and show my family around. With my two younger brothers, Nick (11) and Trevor (8), we were able to see a view of the city as kids do, making multiple stops at the NBA Store and Nintendo World. We also enjoyed Times Square, Brooklyn Bridge, the Statue of Liberty, General Conference, Silver Moon Bakery and delicious restaurants - Bubba Gumps, Quality Meats, Shake Shack, Gray's Papaya, and Kitchenette. Jonathan's lasagne also made it as one of the highlights of the trip!
My Dad and I on the Staten Island Ferry.
One of my very favorite parts was riding the subway with Nick & Trevor. They loved swiping their metro cards through the turnstiles and trying to get it right the first time, hanging on to the poles and trying to balance, watching the street performers, etc.
I have the cutest little brothers.
One day we had great weather and enjoyed some time in Central Park. Jonathan, Nick and Trevor played frisbee while Dad, Mom and I soaked up the sun. 
Cutest husband. Cutest little brothers. Hands down.
Dad, Mom, Me, Nick and Trevor.This is Jonathan writing. Mom and dad's visit to their 20-somethings in Manhattan chased away the grandparent blues by showing them just how cool it is to have cool children who live in cool places. My parents' typical "vacation" these days involves changing diapers, running to Costco, or taking grandkids to the park--their stay in NYC was a little different. Highlights include sipping hot chocolate at Cafe Lalo, going to the temple, strolling down 5th Avenue, visiting my school in the Bronx, a farewell to retirement funds on Wall Street, visits to top museums, authentic Italian food, and lots of walking. Mom dragged dad and I into the American Girl Place--4 floors of overpriced dolls and rediculous amounts of accesories. (This is Jamie again - for every girl this is a dream come true!). Thanks, Jamie...I am not a little girl, and it was not my dream come true. We played hard and had a blast--I just hope that we didn't march mom and dad around too much!
Wall Street! Goodbye 401(k)...hello 201(k)!
Jonathan gave his parents a tour of the Bronx Lab School where he teaches!
Although it was a rainy day, we enjoyed wandering around The Cloisters and viewing its beautiful Medieval Art.
One of our many strolls through Central Park.
8 comments:
Looks like so much fun! And a lovely time of year...
You are wonderful hosts--we will have to come again. It really was cool and with cool family types. Thanks, thanks, thanks for it all.--Jane/Mom
I've been waiting for you to finally post again! Looks like you all had a great time and did a lot of cool stuff! Wish Sam and I could be there with ya (maybe we will get to plan a trip to NYC to see you before you leave... I guess we will see how long you stay there and we stay here, eh?)
I am soo happy that you had family in town to visit!! It is so fun to see family especially when you live so far away! It looks like you guys had a blast with everyone!! How is work/school going for you guys?! I hope everything is great!! We love you guys too!
Hi Jamie! This is Kourtney. Your blog is great. Looks like you had a blast with your parents. Keep up the good sightseeing!
Those are really beautiful people that you have on your blog! Thanks again for the wonderful time. You guys are the best. We're still craving Jon's lasagna, and the boys think that you live in heaven.
Jamie I still think it is crazy you live out there! Looks like a lot of fun. Your family is so cute and your brothers are so big. I can't believe how long it's been since I have seen them! Glad we can keep up to date on the blog world :) I didn't know your husband was going to Medical School. We will have to catch up sometime.
I found your blog through Katie's, I hope that's okay! That looks like so much fun! I wish my family would come out more often! I love your smile!
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