Sisters, sisters...

...there were never such devoted sisters! Well, Kirsten and I weren't always so devoted, but since we've finally grown up (or are in that process), we have much enjoyed spending time together. We had the fortune of spending some more time together thanks to her residency interviews in PA. In between the three interviews lined up in PA, Kirsten and Kyle made their way out to spend a couple of days in the NYC with us. It was unfortunate that Brett and I had to work, but we managed to get in plenty of sister time. Let's start at the very beginning...

Wednesday we transformed our little studio into a full-service Japanese restaurant (thanks to Brett's adorable gift...refer to earlier post). Kirst and I manned the kitchen. The results were next to perfection! Mmm...we sure enjoyed those sushi rolls-a little taste of California, shrimp/asparagus, and our own creation. All very delish!
After a visit to some of Kyle's relatives, we returned to the biggest news of the trip. Here's a little clip (ok, so the clip didn't work, but I'll figure it out and post laster...it's too good not to post):

This picture should tell all...remember, it's Kirsten's news, I'm not planning on making any big announcements anytime soon.

A holiday luncheon afforded me the opportunity to finish early for the day, so I got to spend extra time with my sis. Here's a taste of some of the happenings:

On the bus en route to Dos Caminos for dinner. Mmmm...que rico!

One of the windows in Lord & Taylor...we love the little Christmas tree.
Watching the light show in Grand Central Station.
Outside the Macy's Christmas windows. Notice all the letters on the judges desk just like in Miracle on 34th Street.
Brett considered getting them a "What to Expect when you're Expecting" book even before we knew the news. So then when we found out, we just had to get it. They wasted no time - on the subway back from seeing all the Christmas fun, they were studying up.

It wouldn't be a Nicholas get-together without some Rook action. Though Brett had to be up bright and early the next day, he a die-hard fan so there is always time for Rook. And don't worry about it, we managed to pull off a beautiful win!

Check out our game faces:

Kyle - "Hmm...what to do? what to do?"

Kirsten - "Lousy! Stinkin' lousy!"

Kris - "Ok, they're just about in number and color order. Beautiful!"

Brett - "If I have the 5,6,8,11,13 then there is a 22.7% probability that they could set us...so I think I'll bid..."

And then on Friday I dragged them around with their suitcases to shop and see more sites before they boarded their train back to PA.

In Times Square (I only venture there with guests or for Broadway shows...can't stand the crowds otherwise).

At Penn station before they took off. On theNJ Transit train back.

We had oh so much fun! I sure miss being close to my family. Brett and I are crossing our fingers that Kirsten will match in PA for her residency - we would have lots of fun times together (and that's about our only chance to get one of our siblings out here at this point)!