Tourists

I don't know how many times I've led family and friends around Manhattan, showing them our favorite places and checking out new places we've never been. And even though we've lived here for three years, I still feel like a tourist when I pull out my map to find the nearest subway station or have my camera out snapping pictures of anything and everything. I don't think I'll ever get tired of taking pictures of the Statue of Liberty no matter how many times we pass by it on the ferry. It never gets old.

I love that when visitors come I have a reason to pack up the kids and spend a day in the city. Even though it is not always easy, it is nice to get out and explore. Joseph's sister, Mary, came to visit last week and we did lots of fun things.

We walked along the Highline parkway in Chelsea, crossed the Brooklyn Bridge, played at the Rainbow playground, spent the 4th of July at the beach, and visited the Museum of Natural History.

She was a great guest and we had such a fun time with her!