Eric and I got to spend four days in New York City! We visited all the places tourists go in NYC-Central Park, Empire State Building, The One World Trade Center, 9/11 Museum & Memorial, Times Square, Metropolitan Museum, Carrie Bradshaw's stoop, and Live with Kelly & Ryan!
Of course a trip to NY wouldn't be complete without visiting the Statue of Liberty. While visiting, I thought of our relatives that didn't know the language, didn't know the living conditions, and couldn't bring many possessions with them on their voyage. However, their fear of the unknown was outweighed by the hopes and dreams of the opportunities the new world could provide for them and their family. It made me proud of our forefathers for their bravery and sacrifices to ensure the family's future of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness would always be a "given." Basically it made me want to wrap myself in the American Flag.
Life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness is this month's theme as Eric started a new job at Business Solver in West Des Moines. He is the Assistant Vice President of Production and Planning. Just like our forefathers, he decided to take a leap and embark on this opportunity. Unfortunately, just like many of my forefathers I'm sure if I tried to explain what that title really means I would get it all screwed up.
