Viva Las Vegas!

Since our birthdays are back to back, Kerry and I celebrated in Las Vegas this year. I can't believe my sister is 21!

New York, New York

Times Square on Christmas Eve.

New York, New York

The view from my dining room and home office on 6th Avenue.

New York, New York

We have been working hard, but Dad and I finally got a chance to see some sights over the Christmas weekend. We took the last ferry out to Liberty Island on Christmas Eve and listened to all the different languages being thrown out into the freezing wind over the Hudson River. I have to admit that I've never given the Statue of Liberty much thought beyond her stunning role in "Ghostbusters II."

However, I was incredibly moved at the sight of her, and the thought of how much it would have meant to catch a glimpse of that torch and that crown after crossing a seemingly endless ocean to reach the free American shores.

New York, New York

For those who haven't heard, I am spending a month in New York over the holidays, working on some reshoots for the film "Salt."

Natalie and Alvarro, friends I made in Spain last year, made their way through New York City at Christmas time, and we got to grab some lunch and take a walk through Central Park. It was wonderful to see them!

What are "Special Effects?"

Explosions, among many, many other things.

Landen Michael Parks

I am now a very proud and happy new Auntie! Congratulations to Justin and Jamie on their new little one, born October 28, 2009 at 3:11 PM, and Welcome to the sweet, beautiful, and healthy 7 lb. baby boy, Landen Michael Parks.