Lindsey's New Move

Anyone ever seen a baby do this?

Grammy's (Mini) Birthday Party

Ben's First Touchdown!

It happened! Ben got his first NFL touchdown on Sunday against the Titans. It happened in the 1st quarter to put us up 14-0. To make it even sweeter, the team won too! 3-0! And yes, he got to keep the ball. So we will display it proudly. So proud of him for his patience and perseverance. It was a long time comin' for him!

The Catch...

And celebration!

Other pics from the game. This was too cute to pass up.

Lindsey just looks thrilled...

Back To The City Again

So on Tuesday we headed back to the city to go to the Central Park Zoo and FAO Schwartz. This time we drove in. It really wasn't bad at all. The zoo is just a small zoo, just enough to take up a couple of hours. Perfect! After the zoo we went to FAO Schwartz and Whitney got to check out all three floors of toys. She, of course, wanted everything she could see and get her hands on. :) Its fun to see her experience the city. She and Lindsey both just look around while we push them around the streets in their double stroller. So blessed to be making memories with them. After just about the best hamburger I've ever had, we headed back over the river to our cozy little home in New Jersey...Great day!

Whitney and the snow leopard

Whitney and mommy in front of the polar bear exhibit
Lindsey, smiling of course :)

Daddy and Whitney waiting for the sea lion show

Scooter the sea lion

Ben and a "bunny" In the piano room in FAO Schwartz

Thinking it over

Tip toe, tip toe

Lindsey's First Food

Lindsey started on sweet potatoes this week. She seems to like them. Digestion is questionable at the time...waiting for a MAJOR blowout!

Sweetness

The Jets Beat New England

What a game! We played New England last weekend and won! Ben and I knew this was a division rivalry, but we really didn't understand to what extent. I mean, these people HATE the Patriots! It made for a very exciting game. The fans were on their feet the entire game, which I haven't experienced in the stands of an NFL game yet. Ben claimed it was the closest thing he had heard to being in Ohio Stadium. It was LOUD! My parents were in town, my dad drove Ben's truck up from (wet) Atlanta. Both girls went to the game, but Lindsey stayed down in the provided day care for player's families. So grateful for that! Whitney got to go up and enjoy the game with mommy!

What's a game without a hotdog?!

He's on the far left...In the middle of the picture #84Time for some coloring...In the middle of the huddle

On Her Knees

She's up on her knees! Lindsey is thinking about how she can get around...we'll keep you posted on her progress. Is anyone else not ready for this?

First Game as a Jet

Ben's first game as a Jet was at Houston. It was a win! Yahoo! I think he looks pretty good in green and white! He met up with some high school friends, Steve and Amy (Mick) Welch, the night before and they went to the game, so these pictures are from them. Thanks!

It's Been A Week Already?

I can't believe it, but we've been here a week already, almost to the hour. The first couple days consisted of getting the things we needed, groceries, toys, etc., plus it was rainy so we really couldn't do much. We did find a library and pretty much had to sign our name in blood to get a library card. Two libraries and a half hour of listening to workers argue about where we needed to go, or even if we could get a card, just because we didn't live here officially. Thankfully we were able to get a temporary card, but no more! Seriously people, it's just a library card! I just want my child to be able to have some books. I thought that was a good thing? Anyway, we got one...Ben's parents arrived over the weekend with my car and all that I could cram into it. My dad will be driving Ben's truck up this weekend so he no longer has to squeeze down into a little Mazda.

We've had some fun days so far. Ben is enjoying the new team. He's just been very busy continuing to learn the offense. I've had the Jets Women Organization Luncheon, wives Bible study and been trying to find babysitters and a school for Whitney. Thankfully I found a school today, so she'll be starting next week, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Lindsey is going to go a couple days as well, just so I can get some running around and gym time in. We've been taking advantage of the hotels playground and pool, and went into the city, as in NYC, a couple days ago. We took the train in, got off at Penn Station, walked north to Times Square, then up to Central Park to let Whitney play at a playground, then headed back down to Penn Station to get back on the train to go back home. It was a lot of fun, the girls loved looking all around, even Lindsey. I told Ben we need to go into the city at least once a week. Need to take advantage of it while we can!

Fun at the Hotel

Swingin'

That Lindsey Kate sure is a smiler! Climbing down
Worn out...maybe...
She loves her daddy!
Whitney and Mommy

So taking in water

So independentSo sweet
So much fun!

So many smiles!

New York City

Smiling again! Love it!

Central Park playground Big slide
Yes, we are tourists...
On the train heading back home

Our New Home

I say "home" because, to me, a house is just a house, it's the people that make it home. So even though its a little tight, this is home for now because we are all together! And we are grateful for that! We are staying in a Marriott Residence Inn in Parsippany, NJ. It has two bedrooms, each with a bathroom, and a full kitchen, yes, even an oven. I was excited about that! They serve breakfast every morning and dinner four nights a week (if we want, I choose to cook in my gourmet kitchen). For Whitney, they have a playground, and an indoor pool, and for mommy...housekeeping! Who can beat that! Oh, and if I wanted, I could give them a grocery list and they would go get my groceries! Haven't tried that yet though. The grocery is a good get-out-of-the-room adventure for now. As you can see, Lindsey is sleeping in the living room, Whitney has a "new" big girl bed in her bedroom and we have the other. So far it's been working well. Lindsey may wake up a little when Ben leaves in the morning, but we are working through that.

The living room/foyer/dining room/kitchen/bedroom. The kitchen is to

the left, one bedroom diagonally left, and the other bedroom to the right

The kitchen, complete with garbage disposal
The playground area, large open area, and
picnic tables (since its so warm!)