We live in a great home in a brand-new building close to Central Park, which has several fantastic playgrounds, an ice-skating rink, a carousel, a marionette theater, and lots of neat places to run around, play games and have picnics.

We are also close to the Hudson River, which has more parks and places for children to play and do fun things in or near the water. Then there's the Children's Playground at Pier 51, a Gymboree, museums, theaters and bookstores all within a few minutes from our home. There's also the Chelsea Piers, a huge indoor/outdoor sports complex that has many activities for young children. Of course, there are also many great schools in the area.

We plan to take full advantage of the many opportunities our neighborhood and our city have to offer to educate, entertain, and inspire.