Bon Voyage! So long New York City, so long Queens...Hello Portland.

After 2 years, 1 month, and 11 days here in Queens,
my parents and I are leaving NYC to live in Portland, Oregon.
My mommy has been here for 16 1/2 years and
my daddy has been here 39 years!

I will miss everything about New York
especially my friends and my huge family, including 13 cousins.

My parents promise me that we'll be back to visit often...
So until we see each other again, check my
blog for our exciting experiences in Portland!

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We went to the Central Park Zoo last week...













My best pal and I after our 2nd sleepover!



There's nothing like co-baths. Now I have someone
to pour the water while I catch it.



Our bon voyage playdate.
Me, Hilary and Athena.



Athena, Joe, Me and Hilary.



Hilary, Me, Athena, Joe and Summer.
All friends from my Bayside hood.



Packing has been so tiring.
I fell asleep in my pretend boat.

NY lasts: Time Square, MOMA, friends...

Good-Bye Time Square.



Good-Bye Museum of Modern Art.





Eli, Luca, Oliver and Hilary at our
Bon Voyage party at the Malkus' house.



Eli.


Hilary.


Frank, Jen and Emma bean.


Jeremy, Kalyani, Rob and DUDE.


Penny and Ron.


Bye dude.


Darwin, Amy, Kalyani and Sabrina.


At the elevator saying au revoir
to our party hosts and good friends,
Jeff and Renee w/ Oliver.

TWO YEAR OLD STATS

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Luca had his 2 year well visit yesterday. He is:

32 lbs. 4 oz. (just about the same as 5 months ago) — 90th percentile
36 3/4" tall — 95th percentile
Dr. Capillupi says Luca will be a tall man, probably 6' 2" or so.


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Dr. Hilary is listening to Luca's heart beat.



Luca wants this Indian outfit so Kalyani
told me to take a photo and her mom will get
it for him in January when she goes to India for a visit.
Much less expensive there!

Sesame Place, PA

Sesame Place here we come!



Standard carousel.



Riding the fire truck, just like Uncle Michael.


We all had a breakfast with some of the characters
from Sesame street. It was a great chance to meet them
up close. Luca didn't really want to get too close.
He went under the table at one point to hide.



Cookie MONSTER.


Ernie.


Burt.



And the COUNT! One...hahaha



Sesame is mostly a water park. Lots of fun wading pools.



Mommy and Luca.



A ride with daddy.



Elmo's World.

Luca's 2nd Birthday party, family-style

(left to right): Uncle Jim, Uncle Robert, PopPop, Daddy, Uncle Mike


(left to right): Aunt Diane, Aunt Jane, Aunt Peg, Grandma, Aunt Dodie


Jack got a little excited right before birthday cake and
this ball landed on the cake.











Luca and Hilary enjoying some books that were given to him.





Here are some birthday songs...

Granzie's Vist for Luca's birthday...4 days after AnAn!

The Bronx zoo tram around Africa land.



Where are the giraffes?



Tickle fun.



In front of the sea lions, one of Luca's top favorite
animals. Gorillas are also tops!



Luca becomes a prairie dog.




Bumpa sent me this cool fire truck.



The River Cafe under the Brooklyn Bridge.




Brooklyn Bridge.



Granzie, Luca, Mommy.



How cool is this new HUGE sandbox park?
Views of the city with a bar and tables so parents
can relax and kids can play!


Statue o' Liberty!