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food, fireworks, and (f)ilharmonic

Tuesday and Wednesday night the NY Philharmonic gave their annual free concert in Central Park. Since this is my fourth summer in New York and I had (regretfully) never been before, I took advantage and went both nights. I can now join in with the hype and hoopla and agree: it is fabulous! Both nights were tainted by the dread of rain and thunderstorms, but both made it successfully without even a raindrop, just a little damp park grass from previous daytime showers. Then, to end the night, fireworks! Philharmonic in the Park is not something you should miss if you ever have the opportunity to go.

Food!
Fireworks!
at the Philharmonic! (I didn't get the memo to be overly, unnaturally excited about the Philharmonic. Brendan did!)

fourth with the fam

As per the normal routine with this blog lately, I'm waaay behind. But the pictures from the 4th of July in Alabama were just too cute not to share, even late. On Saturday July 3rd we celebrated: we cooked out, rode 4-wheelers (or, some of us did), ate, spent time together, watched performances and napped (or, at least I did). Then on Sunday night we shot some beautiful fireworks, mostly sparklers since Monica got nearly 144 of them for free...

Monica's delicious & patriotic cake






Note to self: Be VERY careful holding a 2-year-old when he has a sparkler in his hand...

this is for Tate

Today is Chick Fil A's "Cow Appreciation Day" and as a special promo they were giving out free chicken sandwiches in various locations in New York. After much deliberation, I braved the heat, followed the cows, and landed a nice (and FREE) lunch...

Let me assure you, it was madness. New Yorkers love Chick Fil A. Shortly before 11 AM, I heard screaming and yelling outside and looked out my window to find this: a bus full of Chick Fil A cows.

Then when I made it to the spot where they were passing out sandwiches at noon, I had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to have my very own picture taken with the cow. Being the 24-year-old "adult" that I sometimes think I am, I hesitated and decided that I didn't really need a picture with the cow. But then I thought of the disappointment on Tate's face if I had opted out and the pure glee and elation he would have when he looked at this picture. Obviously, I chose the latter!

a week at the beach

It's been almost two weeks since I got back from Florida, but better late than never with the pictures, I suppose. The water was beautiful! Actually, it was more beautiful and pleasant than it's been in probably the last three years. We had a fantastic time!!!

All the kiddos.
The annual jumping pic! We actually had more than one successful shot this time.



Abbey's getting better, but she still has her moments where the thought of "Aunt Perryn" is too dreadful to bear.


Until we meet again, white sandy beaches and beautiful ocean waves, I will miss you.

farewell

It's never easy...

But, at least, I'm back in the Apple, even after a long day of traveling with delayed flights, sitting on runways, running through the airport to catch a connecting flight and a 100+ degree apartment to greet me upon my return. Whether I like it or not, I'm back.

happy fourth of july!

I hope yours was as good as mine! It's my last day in the South, so I'm packing my bags and headed back to the big city (somewhat begrudgingly...). I shot "fiewuks" with Mayce, McKay, and Tate today and feasted on delicious grilled food yesterday for the 4th, so at least my tenure is ending happily with nice memories of a wonderful holiday spent with my parents, grandparents and oldest brother's family. Thanks to all our veterans who keep us free!

july?

this quote is so fitting, where is this year going?!

How did it get so late so soon? It's night before it's afternoon. December is here before it's June. My goodness how the time has flewn. How did it get so late so soon?
-Dr. Seuss

little fish

As I'm trying to sift through 700+ pictures from my time at home, and more specifically the family beach trip, and decide which ones will make it to the blog, I thought you might enjoy this video of the littlest Pettus showing off his "simming" skills!


And although, he pretends not to know who I am, if you listen very closely you will hear him say "Pewyn" after he turns around...

beautiful city


If I didn't love New York City so much, I would surely move to a place like this. This is a community in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil where the community was commissioned to help beautify the neighborhood by transforming the facade of 34 houses into a colorful art project to create pride and ownership for the residents. They were given a small salary and an education during the process of turning their neighborhood into a beautiful, bright, cheery rainbow! I love it.

[Found here via Suwatch. Thanks!]