2015 in pictures

We are still here :) Here is a very quick review of our last year. (never a dull moment with these kiddos)

We got plenty of snow in February. (all within 3 week span) Few snow days were greatly appreciated by the kids (and me) We took advantage and enjoy snow Steiger style.

 Snowshoeing  has become one of our fun activities in the winter.

Skiing in New England (cold and icy).

In the spring we took a new activity on and planed few hikes in New England Area.

We have to go down and back up again? Are you crazy mom? Mt. Dickey and Mt. Welch.

We have been coming to Cape Cod for last few years and enjoy each time tremendously. Plenty of fresh air, biking paths, ocean, and don't forget the ice cream!!!

Don't we all look dashing biking on the Cape.

Don't forget ice cream at the end of a day.

Our annual picture on  Sandwich board walk. (yes they are growing up front of our eyes).

This summer we took on a little project that turned into a BIG project. Thank goodness for great handy neighbors and the boy's muscle power.

 

New front porch (well almost done)

More hiking with friends (Mt. Major our yearly hike).

Explorer camp with friend from Alabama.

At the end of the summer we took a trip out west. There was a main reason for it (at the end of the post) We took the opportunity and spend few weeks out there exploring new areas. (with grandpa and grandma)

Boyz dream come true. Boeing factory in Everett WA. Can you tell they are happy even early in the morning?)

Vancouver, Canada.

Capilono rain forest. Living on the edge.

Resting

Vancouver Island, Victoria.  

This place (bell) will forever be known as a place where Sam dented daddy's new water bottle.

Don't forget ice cream!

Butchard's gardens Victoria, Canada.

Gum wall at Seattle, WA.

More hiking in the fall with daddy (Mt. Cardigan)

Nathan our fast runner at the state meet. He place 49 in the state. Way to go Nate.

Mild winter made it possible for us to go hiking day after Christmas!!! (Rattlesnake Mountain)

Main reason we headed to the west coast

WE HAVE AN AUNT!!!!
Congratulations to my bro and my new sis!
Our family is growing.

There you go. Our crazy year 2015 in pictures.

More to come soon!

NYC Day 4.

On our 4th day in the big city we took a LONG train ride to famous Coney Island in Brooklyn. The ride it self took over 30 minutes. We were there bright and early and the first thing we saw was Nathans Famous Hotdogs. Guess who was excited about that. 

By the way our trip to NYC was last fall I am just now catching up on our busy lives.

Nate happily posing up front of the original Nathans famous hotdog stand.

We had a lovely  morning to take a walk on an almost brand new boardwalk (the original was destroyed last year by super storm Sandy)

We couldn't leave without having a little taste of Nate's favorite hotdogs even if it was early in the morning.

Nate with Nathan's hotdog:)

I believe this one is a chilly dog.

After that we ventured into town to get a taste of Russia. (For some reason I don't have any pictures). We were admiring local stores with Russian signs. Most people didn't even speak English. We also got a little taste of Russia. The kids liked that a lot.

Fruit anyone?

After that we took a long ride back to town to walk on Grandma's favorite bridge - the Brooklyn bridge.

Our super trooper travelers.

Brothers, best friends. One of my favorite pictures from our whole trip.

Parking in NYC (China town)

After a walk through little Italy and Chinatown we headed to the 9/11 memorial. One of the places the boys put on their list of places to visit in NYC and I am glad they did.

The survivor tree. The only tree that survived.

After a long day waking the we were all hungry and looking for a place to eat. One of the things on Sam's list was to eat burrito on Broadway (don't ask) and guess what there was a Chipotle on 281 Broadway and we walked there to have one of our favorite meals. After our bellies were happy we asked the kids if they wanted to head home or do something else (crazy parents) and our kids were all up for more fun. We took the ferry to Staten Island and back. We got to see the Statue of Liberty and we had a great view of  lower Manhattan.

Lower Manhattan in the evening with the Coast Guard.

This is about 7pm and the kids are still smiling :)

Another full day in the city.

NYC Day 3.

On day 3 in NYC we headed to the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum. (This was on the boys list of places to visit in the city and we were all glad they did) Before we left for the city we looked into museum passes and learned that our museum pass covers admition to the Intrepid. We were at the entrance nice and early ready to see lots of plane etc. (oh and one big rocket).

Can you tell they are excited?

At the submarine waiting for grandma.

Concorde

Did I mention we saw lots of planes? The boys were in their element talking with Fil about all kinds of things I had no clue about. For me it was a red plane, white plane, black plane ... etc.

The girls are always ready to pose with their brothers.

Can you see the boys? BEWARE!

Daddy and his girls.

The kids trying to pull the anchor.

Lego model of the Intrepid.

The kids playing rescue mission on MASH helicopter.Sam doesn't look that good.

The girls working on their flight plan.

The boys being boys.

Daddy being rescued.

Time for a nap?

Nate's dream. He came very close to a space shuttle. His dream is to fly one!

 After a long morning (and some afternoon) we walked to the High Line. If you never herd about it please go to the link and read about it. I can go on and on how much we enjoyed it and guess what it is FREE!

I believe we were waiting for grandma in this picture and taking a rest along the way.

Nate and Em standing on one of the old train tracks.

This one is for Vittee.I guess some things just run in the family and I cannot do anything about it.

At the end of the walk was a part that had running water and it was great to take our shoes off and cool our bodies.

Fil and the boys resting.

After a long day of walking we stopped at a Mexican restaurant rated #2 in USA (according for Fil's research) Either way the food was GOOD!

Another great day in the city. Lots of walking but everyone was happy!