Well it's been a few weeks since our amazing trip to NYC, but we are still trying to catch up. It was such a sur-real experience it was just truly a blessing and just what we needed.
Let me just catch you up on the importance of this trip...
When I was around the age of 4, my mom took me on my very first airplane ride. Just her and I flying to see family that I had never met.
I met my Great Aunt Blanche, and my cousin Jayne.
This was my airplane ride, and something that my mother and I did. I remember for years always hearing the stories, and us talking about going back to visit.
As time went on this idea of going back just got pushed back between being crazy busy and just occupied with life.
So the fact that I was able to go back to NYC for the first time in 25 years and it be Daniel's first flight it brought back feelings of what my mom had to be feeling. Yes, I was slightly older but to be able to show off your child, and want to see this famous city with them. All I can say was it, was awesome!
Our flight was very early in the morning, which worked out pretty well. By the time the plane got flying Daniel was ready for a nap! But we had the sweetest seat mate she didn't mind Daniel's lack of personal space. That boy will just get up in any ones face if you turn for one second! But he sure is cute doing it.
So Daniel did fantastic! He slept the whole flight, had a chicken wing on lay over, and then again slept the whole flight from Atlanta to NYC.
We got to NY and met up with my old sorority sister, Veronica and her daughter Haley. Haley is only 2 months older than Daniel, by the time we were leaving the airport they were already trying to hold hands from the strollers! Gotta love kids!
On our way home we stopped by the beach, and it was beautiful. You could see Connecticut from the beach. We proceeded to go to Veronica's home, which lucky her is only 15 min from the beach!
That night we had the most scrumptious meatball pizza! Got love those Italian's!
Thursday we got up and my cousin Jayne came over. Even though I had not seen her in 25 years it was just like no time had passed! We caught up and I got some genealogy work that she had been doing. We tried to tie some lines between the families and she helped me put some of the stories I remember my mom telling me, she put the pieces together. O and found out I am a distant cousin of James Caan! The guy from the Las Vegas Show, loved him on that, and also from The Godfather! Anyways, we went to lunch had awesome Greek food and had great company!
That night Veronica, Dave, Haley, Daniel and I went to eat at Vincent's.... Can I just say the most amazing Italian food you will EVER eat in your life! Holy cow! I didn't know it could be so good, and Daniel loved their ravioli and Ziti. One tip do not order the Hot Marinara sauce, I had to drink some of Daniel's milk - not from a sippy cup. But, man it was amazing.
So Friday Veronica, Daniel and I ventured to the big city! We rode the train out, which we missed the first train - this should have been a hint on our timing skills! So we got some bagels and then caught the next train. We headed into NYC and got our tickets for the double decker tour buses and was set out to get on one. Just about then the rain started coming down. We knew we weren't gonna melt, but also knew that we couldn't be on top of a bus with no roof and raining with Daniel. So we scurried over to a restaurant and got a bite. Delicious food, and perfect timing. So we decided to work on getting back on the bus. But, first we took a long long walk down the city so I cold find and see the LDS temple in Manhattan. It was a long walk but worth it. We got to talk to a few missionaries and take a look at some of the meeting house which was in same building as temple.
So after this venture we set out for the double decker we catch on one, and well lets just say our tour guide was in full Yankee mode. I still can't get over the difference of Yankee's and Texans. Well some Yankee's. The buildings are just absolutely beautiful I had never seen anything like it. Such history and just breath taking views. And who knew Central park is apparently ginormous!
We got on the subway and ventured down to China Town!!! It was a world of it's own!!!! It's called let's make a deal, and well this girl isn't use to that. They were like name your price and you could say a dollar, and they were like 5 dollars and the original price is like 40... Pretty close right? Daniel was so good and such a trooper. There are pics of him in his stroller and you can tell he was so over China Town. But it was all good. The shops were great. So we decided we better head in, get souvenirs and then catch our 630pm train, since after 630 trains are only every hour instead of every 30 minutes. Some how we missed that one, and then we planned the 730 and couldn't get out of town and to the station quick enough so we missed that one too! So we hung out at the train station for an hour snapped a shot of NYC finest for Daniel's daddy and then finally caught the train and made it home later than sooner, but man it was so awesome!
Saturday we wake up and can't decide what to do... So in a hat we put our choices. Going "IN" - into the city, going "out" - to the Hampton's, stay in and go swimming, or go to the beach. So we drew.... "IN" it was. So we loaded up and headed back In-to the city! Places we visited on Day 2: Rockefeller Center, FAO Schwartz, St. Patrick's Cathedral, Central Park, Grand Central Station, and watching dancer's in the street.
Sunday: We decided after 2 days in the city with a "heat wave" we needed a relaxing day in. So we lounged around and played in the pool. But for this Texas girl I learned water in NY does not warm up like water in the lone star state! But it was a great day lounging and hanging with great friends! The kids played so well together!!!
Monday, our last day of vacation we had one more thing to check off of our list... Back to the beach was the plan. We went out and learned that well we don't know how to put up a beach umbrella so it won't blow away. After the third time I think we finally got it... Let's me just say one more time, I like my water for swimming to be 80 degrees??? I thought I could handle cooler, but well this girl wouldn't get past her knees the water was soooo cold! Daniel got about ankle high and was good to stay at that depth.
After a few hours at the beach we packed up and headed home, and got the ready to head home.
We said our sad goodbye's to good friends, and made plans for another trip next year!
I will say this of all the wonderful sights we saw and great experiences I will say the best part of the entire week was having a full solid week with my baby boy. We get so caught up in work, and with sometime crazy work hours I feel like I barely see him. But having this one on one time with him made me appreciate him so much and just helped me reinforce just how WONDERFUL my son is!
Let me just catch you up on the importance of this trip...
When I was around the age of 4, my mom took me on my very first airplane ride. Just her and I flying to see family that I had never met.
I met my Great Aunt Blanche, and my cousin Jayne.
This was my airplane ride, and something that my mother and I did. I remember for years always hearing the stories, and us talking about going back to visit.
As time went on this idea of going back just got pushed back between being crazy busy and just occupied with life.
So the fact that I was able to go back to NYC for the first time in 25 years and it be Daniel's first flight it brought back feelings of what my mom had to be feeling. Yes, I was slightly older but to be able to show off your child, and want to see this famous city with them. All I can say was it, was awesome!
Our flight was very early in the morning, which worked out pretty well. By the time the plane got flying Daniel was ready for a nap! But we had the sweetest seat mate she didn't mind Daniel's lack of personal space. That boy will just get up in any ones face if you turn for one second! But he sure is cute doing it.
So Daniel did fantastic! He slept the whole flight, had a chicken wing on lay over, and then again slept the whole flight from Atlanta to NYC.
We got to NY and met up with my old sorority sister, Veronica and her daughter Haley. Haley is only 2 months older than Daniel, by the time we were leaving the airport they were already trying to hold hands from the strollers! Gotta love kids!
On our way home we stopped by the beach, and it was beautiful. You could see Connecticut from the beach. We proceeded to go to Veronica's home, which lucky her is only 15 min from the beach!
That night we had the most scrumptious meatball pizza! Got love those Italian's!
Thursday we got up and my cousin Jayne came over. Even though I had not seen her in 25 years it was just like no time had passed! We caught up and I got some genealogy work that she had been doing. We tried to tie some lines between the families and she helped me put some of the stories I remember my mom telling me, she put the pieces together. O and found out I am a distant cousin of James Caan! The guy from the Las Vegas Show, loved him on that, and also from The Godfather! Anyways, we went to lunch had awesome Greek food and had great company!
That night Veronica, Dave, Haley, Daniel and I went to eat at Vincent's.... Can I just say the most amazing Italian food you will EVER eat in your life! Holy cow! I didn't know it could be so good, and Daniel loved their ravioli and Ziti. One tip do not order the Hot Marinara sauce, I had to drink some of Daniel's milk - not from a sippy cup. But, man it was amazing.
So Friday Veronica, Daniel and I ventured to the big city! We rode the train out, which we missed the first train - this should have been a hint on our timing skills! So we got some bagels and then caught the next train. We headed into NYC and got our tickets for the double decker tour buses and was set out to get on one. Just about then the rain started coming down. We knew we weren't gonna melt, but also knew that we couldn't be on top of a bus with no roof and raining with Daniel. So we scurried over to a restaurant and got a bite. Delicious food, and perfect timing. So we decided to work on getting back on the bus. But, first we took a long long walk down the city so I cold find and see the LDS temple in Manhattan. It was a long walk but worth it. We got to talk to a few missionaries and take a look at some of the meeting house which was in same building as temple.
So after this venture we set out for the double decker we catch on one, and well lets just say our tour guide was in full Yankee mode. I still can't get over the difference of Yankee's and Texans. Well some Yankee's. The buildings are just absolutely beautiful I had never seen anything like it. Such history and just breath taking views. And who knew Central park is apparently ginormous!
We got on the subway and ventured down to China Town!!! It was a world of it's own!!!! It's called let's make a deal, and well this girl isn't use to that. They were like name your price and you could say a dollar, and they were like 5 dollars and the original price is like 40... Pretty close right? Daniel was so good and such a trooper. There are pics of him in his stroller and you can tell he was so over China Town. But it was all good. The shops were great. So we decided we better head in, get souvenirs and then catch our 630pm train, since after 630 trains are only every hour instead of every 30 minutes. Some how we missed that one, and then we planned the 730 and couldn't get out of town and to the station quick enough so we missed that one too! So we hung out at the train station for an hour snapped a shot of NYC finest for Daniel's daddy and then finally caught the train and made it home later than sooner, but man it was so awesome!
Saturday we wake up and can't decide what to do... So in a hat we put our choices. Going "IN" - into the city, going "out" - to the Hampton's, stay in and go swimming, or go to the beach. So we drew.... "IN" it was. So we loaded up and headed back In-to the city! Places we visited on Day 2: Rockefeller Center, FAO Schwartz, St. Patrick's Cathedral, Central Park, Grand Central Station, and watching dancer's in the street.
Sunday: We decided after 2 days in the city with a "heat wave" we needed a relaxing day in. So we lounged around and played in the pool. But for this Texas girl I learned water in NY does not warm up like water in the lone star state! But it was a great day lounging and hanging with great friends! The kids played so well together!!!
Monday, our last day of vacation we had one more thing to check off of our list... Back to the beach was the plan. We went out and learned that well we don't know how to put up a beach umbrella so it won't blow away. After the third time I think we finally got it... Let's me just say one more time, I like my water for swimming to be 80 degrees??? I thought I could handle cooler, but well this girl wouldn't get past her knees the water was soooo cold! Daniel got about ankle high and was good to stay at that depth.
After a few hours at the beach we packed up and headed home, and got the ready to head home.
We said our sad goodbye's to good friends, and made plans for another trip next year!
I will say this of all the wonderful sights we saw and great experiences I will say the best part of the entire week was having a full solid week with my baby boy. We get so caught up in work, and with sometime crazy work hours I feel like I barely see him. But having this one on one time with him made me appreciate him so much and just helped me reinforce just how WONDERFUL my son is!
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