Here's what we've been up to lately:

We just returned from a week in the East. Traveled to Connecticut, Rhode Island, Mass, and NYC.

Eryn negotiated and purchased this plastic replica of NYC. She did a great job talking to the street vendor and figuring out a price.	Top of the Rock (Rockefeller Center) in NYC. Behind us is Central Park (to the left).	Ryan standing inside the United Nations cenference Center. We took the tour which included details of the general operations of the UN.
Grand Central Station in NYC. We took the train into NYC from our base in Connecticut.	Kids and Janet at Fanueil Hall in Boston.	Boston shot of thier Bridge. Had a great time in Boston as the City wasn't so busy and we could get around by walking.
Our Boston day included a Duck Tour of the City.	In a bus that also went into the river that goes through Boston. Here's a shot from the water.	We toured the USS Nautilus (first Nuclear Sub) in Conn.
Eryn and Ryan sit at some weaponry at the USS Nautilus.	From inside the Museum, we could look through a periscope into the parking lot. If you look closely, you can see cross hairs in this photograph.	Pictures of us entering the USS Nautilus for the tour. These guys go under water for 3-4 months at a time. The Nautilus carries enough fuel for 5-10 years of use before refueling.
'The Breakers' in Newport, RI. This is the Vanderbilt Mansion that is 138,000 sq ft. It was used as their summer home between 1887 and 1891.	We went on a Research Vessel in RI for a half day. While on the boat, they pulled up sea life from the bottom of the Atlantic. Kids got to handle and learn about all the stuff at the bottom of the ocean.	Here, Ryan looks for something that needs to be touched.
More sea life to check out.	Ryan's friend Conner was with us on the tour. His father lives in New London temporarily for work.	Our first night in town, we ate at Mystic Pizza. That is Conner again in the picture with us.
Ground Zero in NYC. Lots of work has been done. Lots yet to be completed.	Back in Boston. This is a statue of Samuel Adams. We also visited his gravestone when we were in Boston.	The headstone of the individuals that lost their lives in the Boston Tea Party.
Boston again.....	Kids in front of the mosiac donated by Norman Rockwell at the UN.	Boston Harbor.
Eryn with friends at a school field trip.	Ryan, Brian, and Sean at the UM vs Penn St Game. Click on the picture for their movie.	Ryan at his first football game. He is playing on the line.