Future Rocker

This was a proud day for Daddy

Lovely Day

We finally enjoyed gorgeous pre-Spring weather in the low 70's this past weekend and decided (as usual) to go into the city. Central Park, the High Line, our friend Carl and some great pizza made for a perfect day. Fortunately Madi was able to join us after a long day at ballet.

His favorite thing.....bottely

The only thing better than a "bottely" is a bottely and a shakey (as he calls them)!

Cy had a blast visiting all the dogs in the park

Playing with Carl

Cy admiring the big buff roller skater

A cute old lady really "feeling it"

Handsome Daddy

DR

Every winter gets tough for me...bad weather, feeling cooped up in our house, lack of vitamin D adds up for a cranky Kristy. After a series of disappointments with several trips I was supposed to take (Scottsdale, Oakland, Zurich), Mike saw my crazy eyes and knew we needed to get away. We flew my Mom out to watch the kids and took a 4 night 5 day trip to Mike's favorite country the Dominican Republic. He typically goes on motorcycles and never knows where he'll end up staying, so this was a new adventure for him to go comfort style. Thanks Deary, you know I needed it!

Thanks for helping Grandma Pia! (visiting Lena in the city)

The Locals

A trip anywhere isn't worth it if you don't interact with the locals. Luckily Mike is a pro at "off the beaten track" adventures, so we followed some locals around various villages. I have to admit out of all the Latin speaking countries I've visited, the Dominicans are by far the most beautiful, non-threatening, free spirited and friendly people I've seen.

Local fishermen -- and Kristy helping out...

It's normal to see 4-5 guys on a single motorcycle -

these guys are carrying roosters for a cockfight

Gluing on spikes for the fight

Typical homes all over the DR

Future Yankees

Backwoods cockfight that we stumbled on...

Warning: this is NOT for animal lovers