Revlon 5K Run/Walk for Cancer

Today we participated in the Revlon Run/Walk for Cancer. It was a very rainy day, which made it interesting, but it was a great time anyway! Over 35,000 people participated, so it was hard for us to ever get into a space where we could really walk fast or run, but nevertheless, we enjoyed our time together supporting the cause of Cancer Research. Almost everyone was wearing a sign on their backs stating who they were walking in memory of and we were saddened to see how many YOUNG people were walking in memory of their mothers. Many, many, many thanks to John & Ruth Elliott (Kendra's grandparents), Richard & Joan Cope (Matt's parents) and Aliisa Leon (a friend of Kendra's) for their generous donations/pledges to cancer research!! So many people have been affected by cancer...

We "raced" in memory of Matt's granmother, Klea Worsley

We were members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints team.

Confetti to begin the race

Aunt Allie, Mom and Lexi at the FINISH line- We were SOAKED!

The Bronx Zoo

Today we went to the Bronx Zoo with Grandma Susan, Steve Snedecor (Kendra's cousin) and Mom & Dad. It was kind of drizzling rain when we arrived, but it cleared up by the early afternoon. We saw lots of great animals, and Lexi loved to growl and wave at them. We saw monkeys and sea lions, birds, giraffes, baboons, a red panda, deer, buffalo, and tigers! We even got to watch them feed the tigers! This is not a great picture, but we had to get a shot of Alexis the Tiger! Here she is wandering off to the back of the yard.

Grandma Cope

Alexis & Mom with Grandma Cope- we were so happy to have Grandma Cope come and visit us! We did lots of fun things while she was here... we went down to China Town on Saturday where they were having a festival called "A Taste of China Town". We paid $1 for a sample dish of food- we tried lots of chinese food- fried rice, lo mein, spring rolls, curry. YUM! On Sunday, we went and visited with Matt's cousins Ian & Tessa Williams who just had a baby girl a week ago. She is so little and adorable! Wish I had a picture of her to post here. They live in a beautiful brownstone in Brooklyn and we got to drive over the Brooklyn Bridge! Monday we visited the Museum of Natural History, and Tuesday Grandma went back to California. We look forward to seeing her again in August and for Lexi to meet Grandpa Cope!

American Museum of Natural History

Today was a busy day! We went to the Museum of Natural History with Grandma Cope, Grandma Susan, Steve Snedecor, Mom & Dad. Dad was able to come with us because he has the week off of work (one bonus to being a school teacher!) We saw the dinosaurs, the rocks & gems, and animals from all over the world. After the museum, we got pizza at a great little place called Patsy's. Fun times!

Steve and Lexi with the dinosaurs

Steve, Grandma Cope, Mom (Kendra) and Grandma Susan at the Museum of Natural History

Grandma Susan feeding the fish in the subway at the Museum of Natural History stop.

Lexi in an oyster shell

Grandma Cope & Lexi in Africa- this was at the entrance to the exhibit of African animals. Grandpa & Grandma Cope were LDS missionaries in Africa for 2 years.

Conservatory Garden

New York in bloom! Today we took a trip down to the Conservatory Garden in Central Park. There were lots of beautiful flowers and trees in bloom. After a cold, dark winter, spring is finally here- and there are so many fun things to do outside in the city! The sun was shining brightly today- not a cloud in the sky, but there was a nice cool breeze, so we weren't too hot- perfect weather! Unfortunately, the majority of my pictures came out a bit blurry (this one included), but here are a few that turned out okay.

Spring in the City

Sitting among the flowers

Lexi at the Conservatory Garden

Playing with Oreo

Today we went to visit Grandma Susan in Chappaqua where she is house/dog sitting for some friends. This was Lexi's first real encounter with a dog. She loved Oreo! They played together for quite some time.

Lexi & Oreo

Thomas' Birthday Party

Lexi went to her first birthday party. Thomas turned 2 and had a Fire Truck theme. All the kids got to be a firetruck (complete with fire hat, but Lexi didn't want to wear it long enough to take a picture.) Then they threw a blue "water" ball at the fire on the wall to put it out.

Revlon Run/Walk For Cancer

On Saturday, April 30, Matt, Alexis and I will be participating in a Run/Walk for Cancer through New York City's Central Park. We would love it if you could join us in the fight against cancer by making a donation in our behalf. Even if it's just $5! Every little bit helps. Any donation is tax deductible and can be done securely over the internet with a credit card. This cause is close to our hearts, as Matt's grandmother died after a struggle with cancer and his father is a cancer survivor. If you feel you can help us out, please visit www.revlonrunwalk.com/ny and click on "Sponsor a Participant" on the lower left-hand side. Then click "Sponsor aParticipant" when the option comes up. You can just search for me (Kendra Cope Bib# 20506) or Matt (Matthew Cope Bib# 20507). That will take you to our pledge pages. Thanks for your support! And be sure to check here for pictures of the event!

Grandma Susan's 50th Birthday Party

We celebrated Grandma Susan's 50th Birthday at our place with dinner and cake. Laura made a "This is your life" video- so fun to watch! Here is the whole gang (Allie, Mom, Laura with Alexis, Matt & Kendra)

Lexi celebrating Grandma's 50th birthday

Mom's cake from Baskin-Robbins

At least she didn't have to blow out 50 candles!

15 month Doctor Visit

We saw Doctor Eng today. Lexi weighs in at a measly 22.5 pounds and measures 32" tall. Although I don't think that height is correct. She is taller than every baby her age and we constantly hear how tall she is (and our rudimentary measurements put her at AT LEAST 33"). She had to have blood drawn today to test for anemia and lead poisoning (we do live in a "pre-war" building with OLD paint). The doctor put the needle in her little vein, and she just sat on my lap and watched. Not a peep from my brave little girl. She sat still and seemed somewhat fascinated by the flow of red blood through the tubes. And she was fascinated by the band-aid on her arm, as well. She kept touching it and feeling it. (On the bus ride home she wanted to take off her sweater so she could look at her bandage again). Also, when they gave her a vaccine, she initially cried out but was over it in a matter of seconds. Maybe we better start saving for Med school....

Caught In The Act! Some of Lexi's adventures...

She can be so mischevious! Here Lexi is dumping out ALL of her wipes!

Climbing into her toy baskets in her closet.

Lexi testing out our new ladder.