Steve and Tracy in NYC

Steve and I celebrated our 10-year anniversary by going on a trip to NYC. This is the first trip we've taken together since Alison came along. Mom and dad stayed with the girls for which we will be eternally greatful! Thanks mom and dad!

Here are a few pictures of our trip to the Big Apple...

Here we are at Times Square

We walked a ton the first day. This is me needing a break.

At the top of the Empire State Building

We went to the play Wicked. What a tremedously awesome show!

We went running in central park and fell in love with this amazing place. There were so many people out running, biking or walking their dogs.

This is one museum that I really wanted to visit- Frank Loyd Wright's design for the Guggenheim Museum.

Serendipity's- we got full on their frozen hot chocolate even before our meal came, but it was worth it.

The Brooklyn Bridge. This was one of Steve's favorite places. He read books and studied the design a coupld of years ago (Nerd) so this was a dream come true for him.

I love my mummy! Steve looking fierce in the Egyptian section.

Here we are at the MET. We stayed here for a long time. This place is a monster museum to tackle. (Lenny Kravits would be proud)

We went on the Circle Line night cruise around the harbor. We enjoyed just sitting for a couple of hours after all of that walking and enjoying the views of the city at night.

Gum gum for Dum Dum. We went to the Natural History Museum along with a throng of other school children.

We came home safely and mom said everyone was "still alive". This was her main goal while we were gone. Actually, they were in complete bliss with Grandma and Papa here. We came back and celebrated mom's birthday with some cupcakes from a NYC bakery. Thanks mom and dad!

Happy Anniversary

Yesterday, Tracy and I celebrated our 10th anniversary. It is amazing to reminisce over the past 10 years. We have known each other since Primary. Who could have guessed then what we would become?

Our little “us” has changed quite a bit since the beginning. First it was “us” just hanging out when we were kids. Then it was “us” on our first date, “us” in high school, then in college. Then it was “us” getting married. Then it was “us” in our first apartment in Provo, Utah. Then, in a blink of an eye, our “us” grew by one, then by one more, then by another two.

I love how our story has grown. It is such a blessing for me to have had the past ten years with my dear wife. Happy anniversary Tracy!

Love,

Steve

Mother's Day

mommy and Bailey

mommy and Lilly

All the Laverty girls

Tracy's 1/2 Marathon

This weekend I was able to accomplish a goal- a 1/2 marathon at Towson University. It was a great race especially since I was able to run it with some good friends. The course was a trail run that was fairly flat.

This picture was taken about 7 miles into it. The race was a out and back type of race.

Elinn and her husband ran it together and they made a great team. This year, Elinn and I have been helping each other by watching each others' children while we run. What a dear friend she is and I'm glad we could accomplish our goals.

The whole gang- Steven, Elinn, Jody and Tracy. At the end we were all a little dehydrated. What a hot day- it was in the mid 80's when we ran. I ran it in 2 hrs. 7 min. Now I think I will rest awhile and eat a well-deserved chocolate cookie that the girl's and I made.

Alison's Spring Concert

Alison and her first grade class performed a Spring concert for all the parents this week. What a cute program. Alison had a solo in one of the songs- she did a great job. We are so happy for her.

You can see the video at http://www.vimeo.com/11407678