Soulcalibur IV

Now playing Soulcalibur IV for the Xbox 360. It's a 3D fighting game that I started playing several years ago with Lediya's cousins. It's pretty fun, and the best part about it is the online play mode. On the 360 version, you can play as Yoda!

Boston and New York

We just spent 8 days out in Boston and New York and we had a great time. We visited some family out in Boston and spent three days in New York City. In Boston, we visited the usual sights plus some kid-friendly ones (Drumlin Farm, Faneiul Hall, Quincy Market, Children's Museum of Boston). We also ate really well, both at home and out (I had the best pizza ever from Pizzapalooza). Our favorite spot though was Morses Pond in Wellesley, where we swam and Lucas played around on the beach. The best part is spending some time with our new niece!

We drove to New York from Boston, which is about a 3.5 hour drive. We stayed in the Upper East Side in Manhattan, at a very tony hotel called The Lowell. We loved the European lux one bedroom suite. It was also very close to Fifth Avenue and just two blocks from Central Park.

In just two days, we were able to see the Statue of Liberty, The Top of the Rock (Rockefeller Center observation center), Ground Zero, Times Square, Central Park Zoo, and Chinatown. We took the taxi everywhere, and while costly, it saved us time and possible aggravation if we tried to figure out the subway system. The best part was the weather - it wasn't humid at all and actually felt like the weather at home.

Here are some pictures from our trip. Lucas did really well with the traveling, although he'd have to adjust back to Pacific daylight time.

Lucas is Finally Walking!

Lucas took his first few steps earlier this week. Here's a clip of the steps he took today. Still somewhat wobbly, but he's getting there!