Day 3: Helicopter, Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island

Early morning helicopter tour over Manhattan. Ellie and Fred sat up front!

Heliport!

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Day 2 in NYC! Empire State Building and Natural History Museum!

Museum of Natural History-Discovery Room

Dum Dum (the statue behind Ellie)

Famous Blue Whale

Hot Chocolate!

Vegan Restaurant for Lunch

Funny Bella

Macy's for Mommy!

Police Dog!

Cant see anything! Empire State Building is in the CLOUDS!

Empire State Building!

New York City! A Daddy/Daughter Adventure!

Leaving Orlando for New York City!

Happy at NY LaGuardia Airport with Henry. My travel buddy.

Making funny faces to the camera for Mommy.

Why is everyone honking their horn?

Happy in the arms of Caryl! Let's talk about books!

My new friend, Cookie the cat. I like her.


Sprinkles Cupcakes. Yes, Sprinkles. Devil Dog Cupcake. My girl!

How would you describe?

I had to do this little family project and thought to ask the family how they would describe each other. It was a real treat! We went around the kitchen table and gave a limit of no more then 7 adjectives for the person. The person being described could not participate but merely listen.

Daddy was easy. The girls came up with 20 great adjectives but we settled on 5 that really did him justice.

Ellie was also easy. Sagan was amazingly positive during this time. She thought of great words that described Bella.

Sagan was a challenge. We opted to stay positive! We came up with 20 again for her, but narrowed it down to 7.

When it was time to describe Mommy....Fred went silent at first. I burst out laughing. I told him. Go ahead. Hit me! He came up with "selfless, conservative and type A. Sagan did "Supermommy" and Ellie thought "Creative, teacher and learner."

All in all a fun family exercise!

Cycling for Fitness

Fred all geared up and ready for 10 miles of biking.

With a new bicycle and his Ipod he is ready to tackle the neighborhood!

Fred and I decided to save 1200 a year and quit the YMCA. Fred decided to switch to LA Fitness and join a bunch of guys who play racquetball on the east side of Orlando. He plays only 2 nights a week so he supplements the rest of his workout by cycling in the neighborhood.

He also likes to take Ellie on 12 mile bike rides in Winter Garden every now and again. He has dropped 10lbs and is back to his favorite weight. His heart is healthy too.

A Poem: The Chair by Ellie Skye Zanegood

Ode to Kylie Alanna Durney- Mafia Member

Ellie (8), Kylie (5), and Sagan (4)

Oh my precious girl how I love you so.
Your presence is felt in my heart though you live so far, far away.
I miss you. We miss you. It's hard I know.
We love you like a daughter, sister, Zanegood. We do.

When I called your name on Saturday, Kylie Alanna Durney! You called out, "Yes?"
My heart soared because you were with us once again.
Just for a short visit. So lovely to have you here.
Kylie Alanna Durney you are still a mafia member.
Member #2 of the Asian Mafia. The Three Musketeers. The Triad. The Angels.

How my heart misses you when you are gone. The love we feel for you is everlasting
My eyes mist and strain in holding back the tears. Our love for you. So strong.

We love you Kylie Alanna Durney. Carry that with you always.