Happy New Year!

Not much to say about these last few weeks. We've had our ups and downs. How about some pictures? (Most recent first--all the way back to Christmas morning.)

E. and I went up to the roof to build a snowman.

Is this your headband? No? It's not mine, either.

Friends!

White Christmas (notice that the bag of trash is actually whiter than the snow)

Ezra got a guitar for Christmas. It's a little green guitar.

Opening Christmas presents

B is for...

Baby...

Birthday...

and now...

Bedder watch your head.

Last night it snowed in New York

My sister and I made the trek to the grocery store. In the snow. Strangely they still had plenty of bread and milk.

Sherpa Mom, NY

Today I needed to get groceries. Fresh Direct is easy. I love ordering stuff online. I even got a doctor online. (Yes, the rumors are true! Well, the ones about having a Dr. make a house call, at least) The doctor was great. If you live in the area, I definitely recommend him. Sure beats hauling an infant and a sick toddler on public transportation then sitting in a disease-ridden waiting room for who knows how long then going to the pharmacy... Anyway. You see my point, right?

Today I could not justify the price differences for a Fresh Direct order. (My bill was $50.70 at the local grocery and would have been $61.10) This is what I got: (bear with me, there is a point to this)

Apple juice, 1 qt.

Applesauce, 46 oz.

Pasta sauce

1 box linguine

1 box spaghetti

Dried white beans

1 box Jello mix

1 box pudding mix

1 loaf Bread

2 bags frozen veggies

1 box frozen spinach

1 gallon milk

1pk. tortillas

Baby carrots

Celery

4 On-the-vine tomatoes

1 bunch bananas (actually cheaper at FD)

Plastic wrap

1/2 lb. coffee

1/2 lb. lunch meat

1/2 lb. cheese

There were other things I needed, but couldn't figure out how to haul them home. I took Corey's backpack and loaded the milk, juice, applesauce, and a few other things in it. I put Elias in the Bjorn. I put Ezra in the stroller and handed him the breads to hold on his lap. With one bag looped over each hand, I pushed the stroller 10 blocks home. I wish I had a picture.

As I loaded up to head out, the cashier asks, "You're not going to have these delivered?" What?! The dang grocery store delivers for free on orders that are more than $30. Are you kidding me? I was too flustered/proud to unload my burden at this point, so I carried every bit of it home. If I had known they delivered, I definitely would have splurged on the rum raisin ice cream.

Tomorrow I will go back. I will get everything I need. And I will have it delivered. Except for the ice cream. I will eat that while I am waiting for the truck to come.

New York is crazy.

Hanging in There

We (the boys and Leann) got back to NY about a week and a half ago. I have some great pictures to share, but since Corey moved us while I was gone, I am still unable to locate some of my belongings. (One of those belongings being my camera cable) I can't wait to give you the grand tour of our apartment. Corey did a great job getting it ready for us. The only hint that it was arranged by a man is the projector rigged from the underside of our loft bed with a white rope secured by Boy Scout knots.

We can see the Empire State Building from bed. I'm pretty excited about this only because I didn't realize that it's lit in different colors every night until 2AM. It's kind of fun to go and see what color it will be each night.

Corey was sick for about 4 days and then Ezra got sick. It's day 3 for him doesn't have a fever! Elias and I have avoided getting sick. Thank you for all of your prayers. I was sure in our less than 300 square foot apartment we'd all be sick until Spring.

Quick Update

Leann is coming back to me Thursday, with Erin and Sir James Patton in tow. A day before, Nathan and Young William Jack Patton will roll in with a moving truck to move in to our old apartment.

Teaching at a Christian school is very much a beautiful thing. Since this year began, two souls have been added to the kingdom, and much knowledge, understanding and wisdom has been transferred to young New Yorkers and students from all parts.

I just fell in love with a radio show. So shall you. WNYC's Radio Lab

Keep praying for The Gallery. This is a crucial time in the life of our church.

Welcome, Elias!

Elias Gregory Boyd was born October 5th at 11:07 PM. That's 12:07 AM for you NY folks, so I guess we'll have to celebrate his birthday on October 6 in New York. :) Thank you for all of your prayers. We are all doing well.