We went to another celebrity dinner at the Seven Ponies in Poteau. We took Abigail and her best friend Yuri. The celebrity chef this time was Geoffrey Zakarian. Abigail knew him from all the episodes of Chopped that we've watched over the years. We had a great time hanging out with the girls and the food was great. After dinner was over, we got to visit with Geoffrey and he signed his cookbook for us. It was a fun night!
Much Love,
Moises & Jennifer
We headed down to Texas for the Zach Bryan concert at AT&T stadium this weekend. We arrived in the afternoon on Friday and decided to try out a new Chinese restaurant because we wanted to see how their Peking Duck was. The duck was amazing, the dumplings weren't as good as Yao Fuzi, but it was still fun to try out a new place. Saturday was the concert and the girls had a blast, they loved it and Abigail said it was the best concert she's ever seen.
Much Love,
Moises & Jennifer
This weekend we attended a special dinner event at Magnolia House with our girl, Allison. The food was delicious as usual and it was Allison's first time getting to try out Kevin's food and her first time seeing Magnolia House. The dinner was amazing as usual and Allison enjoyed being an "adult".
Much Love,
Moises & Jennifer
And just like that, summer has made way for another school year! Allison started her first year of middle school at Trinity Catholic and Abigail started her sophomore at Northside High. We even agreed to let Abigail dye her hair red for her first day of school. They had a good time and we think it will be a great year!
Much Love,
Moises & Jennifer
While both of our girls were off having their own adventures, Mom and Dad decided to plan a little getaway of our own! Our original plan was to head to Maine after dropping Abigail off at LaGuardia Airport. Unfortunately, Mother Nature had other plans! After three canceled flights due to weather, we finally decided to make the most of our unexpected time in New York City.
With absolutely nothing planned, we scrambled to find a hotel and luckily managed to snag a room in Midtown Manhattan. What started as a travel nightmare quickly turned into one of the most spontaneous and memorable trips we've ever taken!
We spent the week exploring the city, catching a Yankees game, and wandering through neighborhoods like Chinatown, Little Italy, Greenwich Village, and Hell's Kitchen. We ate our way through countless incredible restaurants, sampled more soup dumplings than we could count, and even enjoyed a fabulous dinner at Nobu! One of the highlights was our visit to AIRE Ancient Baths, where we indulged in an amazing spa experience that included soaking in a tub filled with red wine.
On our last day, we picked up Abigail and headed to the airport, ready to get home. Unfortunately, our flight was canceled yet again due to weather, and with hotels booked up across the city, the only room we could find was at the Plaza Hotel.
We finally made it home, reunited with our sweet puppies, and spent the next few days looking forward to having everyone back under one roof. That Saturday, we picked up our Allie Cat from Camp Ozark, and just like that, our family was whole again!
Much Love,
Moises & Jennifer
After dropping Allison off at Camp Ozark, we headed to New York City to send Abigail off on an adventure of her own! Abigail was attending a nine-day National Student Leadership Conference (NSLC) program focused on healthcare at Columbia University. We met up with her group at LaGuardia Airport, and from there, she was off to experience life on her own in the Big Apple!
Thankfully, Abigail was able to call and text us throughout the program, so we received plenty of updates and photos along the way. She had an absolutely amazing time exploring the many different fields of healthcare, including neonatal care, geriatrics, surgery, physical therapy, and so much more. It was a wonderful opportunity for her to explore her interests and get a glimpse into what a future career in medicine might look like.
During her stay, Abigail lived in the Columbia dorms with other girls her age and even had some free time to explore New York City! They visited Times Square, the American Museum of Natural History, and even enjoyed an evening cruise along the Hudson River. Along the way, she made new friends from all over the world and created memories that will last a lifetime.
When it was all said and done, Abigail told us it was one of the best experiences of her life! We couldn't be prouder of her willingness to step outside her comfort zone, embrace new opportunities, and continue discovering what she's passionate about. Watching both of our girls grow more independent has been a little bittersweet for Mom and Dad, but seeing them thrive makes it all worthwhile!
