New York!!

Jared's sister Lisa got married this past weekend and we were lucky enough last minute to get to go!!

We arrived Wednesday at 4pm and the plane trip was so fun for Noah.

So grateful that Jared down loaded Baby Einstein for Noah to watch on the flight!

Thursday we had a chance to do a little shopping and hang out with the family:

Grandma Abbott and Jared 

Noah, Jared and Grandpa Abbott

Vinny (Lisa's fiance/now husband) Lives in Massapequa on Long Island and here is his beautiful home where we stayed right on the water:

The back of the house

Their sweet dog Guinness...although Grandpa thought his name was Dennis and called him that the whole time.

The Bride Aunt Lisa!!! with Noah

Friday Jared, Noah and I took the whole day and headed into the city to explore!

Noah loved the train put him right to sleep.

 First stop...time square!

After Time Square we stopped for some street food. I got a Gyro and Jared got a Philly Cheese Stake. YUM!:

Then off to Central Park:

Jared was trying to nap while I took this.

Here is his scowl

Finally you can see his teeth! To bad his top teeth are chipped :( Still a cutie!

Things along the way:

Elmo

Radio City Music Hall

Some cool building

Cool way to get around if you want to get hit by a crazy NY cab driver.

Central Park surrounded by city.

Yes smoking a cigar and riding his bike.

Jared was in front of this weird flower thing so I snapped a photo of my hot husband!

On the way back to the train we swung by Grand Central Station:

I was told Juniors was the worlds best Cheese Cake...uh it was ok :)

Then home to relax! On Saturday the whole family went out to see the city and we went with again!

Jessica and I making Margaritas in Vinny's bar.

The crew

The ladies. Yes I am a whole head taller then his family.

The Wrights (Minus Vonnie and Shane that came)

The Bride and Groom! Vinny and Lisa

Terra and her fiance

Jessica and me

On the train!

Noah was ready to sleep and he always has one last Howrah...here he said "Hump" then was out!

Subway

Ground Zero. Freedom tower.

Vinny told us all about the day 9-11 happened.  He is a retired Fire Fighter.  September 11th he was at a fire fighter training 16 blocks away when they got the call all fire fighters were being recalled to ground zero.  They took off the the subway/train and nothing was moving they saw the second plane hit and threw off their suit coats and started running.  By the time they got their the towers had just fell.  Vinny was struck by some falling building and had to retire due to his injury's. He and his fire station lost 10 men that day. While he was recounting the experience this tough Italian man started crying.  It was touching to see him talk about that day and how people really experienced it there. Our hearts go out to those who serve us and sacrifice so much for our freedom.

This building is across the street from the trade towers it had a huge hole blown in it, which has since been repaired.

The first US cab I hailed.

This statue was between the towers and it is almost fully enacted.

Bunker by the Statue of Liberty

Boats at the Pier

Lunch at a amazing pizza place!

Our little ham

Our little family

Terra (Jared's sister) and Rob

The young ens...Jessica and Kylee

Yes Tiffany's! Loved it!

Wall street. We weren't there to see the rush of crowds but it was still cool.

A beautiful church

TV's in the church

Little Italy was AMAZING! The Calzones were amazing.

Vinny and Gary eating corn on a stick! Yumm

John Mayer in the pink pants

I yelled John and he turned around and waved. 

A nice car I guess everyone awwwwed

China Town

How you park down town.

Inside the Empire State Building. We didn't go up because it was $54 AND there was a long line. I can just google earth it and save the money.

Time Square Jared and his momma

Then Sunday was the wedding! Lisa looked stunning and so did the whole family!

Back of the Brides dress

Ready to get hitched!

My fun new black dress. I don't think I was ready for this photo so I look a little stiff.

Jan in her mother of the bride dress!

Noah loved the wedding!

So did we!

Jessica and me.

Cousin Jessica and her mom Cheri

The Abbot girls.

The groom and Noah

Cousins Kylee and Jessica

Had to take a picture of grandma's hair...Long Island BIG

Grandma and Grandpa Abbott

Niece Addy, Jared and Shane

The out door wedding

Vinny was crying when he saw how BEAUTIFUL Lisa was

Vinny has 2 twin brothers that are police officers and super HANDSOME! Short but handsome.

Shane wanted to take a photo of me

During the reception Noah was out for the count

Aunt Lori, Grandma and Jessica dancing it up on the dance floor

Lisa wanted to hold the sleeping baby. He woke up long enough to see his stunning Aunt

Monday Noah was sooo tired as we all were from partying till 2:30AM at the wedding.

It was such a fun trip! Next time we go we have a lot still we want to see and do. Noah was so good the whole time as usual. We love you Lisa and Vinny! Thanks for letting us enjoy a little of your adventures!