Wings, Horseshoes, Veils, and Apples

At the end of April Missy had to go back to Buffalo, NY and Nathan had to go to New York City for his work. We combined our trips so we each could see both places. We ate at the home of the 'original buffalo wing', went to Niagara Falls and saw the Horseshoe and Bridal Veil Falls, and then finished the trip in the Big Apple. We went to a Yankees game, saw "Rent", went to a live taping of "The Daily Show", and still managed to do some sightseeing! Even with all of that, there is still a lot more we wanted to do. Oh well, just gives us an excuse to go back! With this post, the three pictures here will still take you the albums with more pictures, however, there are a total of 10 albums related, so please check out all the others as well! They are also on Picasa.

Shiela and Rob Visit

In the early part of April Shiela and Rob were able to visit. They were in the relative area for a whole week! Rob had to go to Kenosha, WI for work. It couldn't have worked out better!

Volleyball

Nathan continued his history of playing volleyball this year. In the winter he played at Lincoln Park High School. It was an average gym with average recreational level standards for the net. He played at Fitness Formula Club for his Spring league. It was a welcome shock to have real standards for the net!

Buffalo, New York

At the end of March Missy did some traveling for work. She went to Buffalo, NY to assist with a training class there. She met a lot of nice people there, as well as was able to finally put some faces to names. They even got to play Rock Band during lunch one day!

St. Patrick's Day Weekend

St. Patrick's Day is a big deal around Chicago - they even dye the river green(er)! Our friends Cody and Sarah were in town visiting other friends and we were able to hang out with them some of the time they were here.

Minnesota, Here We Come!

In March we went back to Minnesota. It was nice to spend time with family and friends though we often fail at seeing everyone we would like to when we are back home.

Reconnecting

Not long after moving here we were able to reconnect with a couple of Nathan's classmates from high school. We celebrated a birthday with one over Leap Year weekend. It was nice mixing the familiar and new faces.

Lunar Eclipse

Not that Missy ever needs a reason to take pictures, but the lunar eclipse provided an excellent excuse!

Hockey and Friends

We went to the Stillwater area in February to celebrate Emma's birthday and watch Emma and Mathew play hockey. We were also able to visit with some friends when in the area. This is the first of many trips to Minnesota this year.

Locks of Love

Missy decided to get her hair chopped off at the end of January. She went in with the idea of either a trim or to cut enough off to be able to donate to Locks of Love. She (and her hairdresser Queenie, yes Queenie- pink hair and all) decided to chop it off!