New York City

The first reason we went to NYC was to see Matt Hicken run the NY Marathon. The second reason we went to NYC was to eat good food. The third reason we went to NYC was to see the sights. In that order! Plus, we got to spend time as a couple, hang out with good friends, and make fun memories. This was my first time in New York (unless you count the 5 hours I spent roaming the streets with my luggage before heading to Connecticut that one time). And I thought it was magical! I loved it! The marathon was a sight to behold – really special to see that many people accomplishing a goal like that. I loved being with Derek and spending time with old and new friends. And I loved seeing all the things you see in movies and TV. What a place! I can't wait to go back.

Some personal highlights:

– our quaint little, but brand new, hotel room at the Cassa Hotel & Residences
– seeing some great shows – Lombardi (yeah!), Elf (yeah!), and the Fantastiks (lukewarm)
– scoring last-minute tickets to see Live with Regis & Kelly
– cheering at the NY marathon – watching Matt's blue dot on the Iphone app – visiting the marathon expo – seeing all the blue ribboned medals on Monday
– browing Chinatown, eating in Little Italy, seeing Wall Street, etc.
– attending a session at the Manhattan temple, running into Elder Christofferson
– Central Park! – playing ninja destruction by the fountain – taking a run with Derek and the girls
– the Metropolitan Museum of Art – WOW it's big
– Max Brenner's restaurant
– the subway
– walking, walking, walking
– lots of yummy delis (meat!), NY bagels, a frozen hot chocolate at Serendipity