After spilling her snack, my child ate her fruit loops off the ground in Central Park. And not just one or two, handful after handful! I about died!! (And stopped her of course) I think Ellie loved New York City as much as her parents. While we loved the architecture and food (pizza! bagels! hot dogs!) she was all about the splash pads, choo-choo (subway), and the bus. Plus she had her buddy/cousin Logan there for even more entertainment. A week later and she’s still talking about all of it.
Brian’s parents are about four hours away from the city, so we did a quick Monday morning through Tuesday evening trip to the city. I fell in love with NYC four years ago and was thrilled to be back exploring! Ellie was an angel strapped in her stroller and Logan was a trooper walking so many miles! Here’s a few of the photos from our NYC adventure. I couldn’t get enough…of all of it! When can we go back? 🙂
^^ Maybe it’s because I’m an architect’s daughter, but I’ve been wanting to see the Flat Iron Building for FOREVER. It is gorgeous. ^^
^^ Ready to get on the “train that goes underground!” as Logan called it. It was so cute watching him take it all in. ^^
^^ Subway buddies. They could pass as brother and sister, easy! ^^
^^ 9/11 Memorial and some selfie taking photobombers in the background ^^
^^ The new Freedom Tower ^^
^^ It cost a pretty penny, but man that ice cream tasted so good on a hot, humid day! ^^
^^ Playing in the splash pad, with a view of the Statue of Liberty! ^^
^^ Oh hey, Empire State Building! ^^
^^ Pretty, pretty Manhattan Temple. And a good, clean place for a bathroom break too 😉 ^^
^^ This little guy was my “buddy” for the trip. We made sure we were partnered up and holding hands so we didn’t get lost. I think it was really so he could eat some of my give-you-magical-walking-power kettle corn 😉 ^^
^^ These two traveling cousins. And the fruit loops before they were scattered all over Central Park ^^
^^ While walking around, I would hold up my camera without looking through the viewfinder, and snap away. Loved this pretty shot of the Chrysler Building. ^^
^^ These two itty-bitty buildings sandwiched between the huge ones were just too cute! ^^
^^ New York City bagels. MMM! ^^
^^ When Brian’s mom suggested going to the American Girl store, I about died. I’ve been dreaming of going to that store since I was 8! On a side note, my first published piece of art was in the American Girl magazine when I was 11. Ha! ^^
^^ The taxis, the noise, the smells. I couldn’t get enough. I’m convinced I could up and move to NYC on any given day. ^^
^^ We surprised Logan with a ride on the Toys ‘R Us ferris wheel. I didn’t think Ellie would like it, but I was wrong. She loved it!”
^^ I could spend days and days wandering Central Park ^^
^^ A New York hotdog was at the top of our list. Mmm ^^
^^ Central Park family photo ^^
^^ Sweaty baby on the subway. And treats from grandma! ^^
^^ Ah, New York. I’m more in love than ever. Until next time! ^^
^^ And a quick video of the streets of New York. XO ^^
Mmmm isn't New York City such a dream?! I love it there too.
SO JEALOUS! And i'm jealous that you were published in the American Girl magazine. I would have died.
My dream! Seriously, my husband went there without me last year (for work) and I died a little inside! I can't wait until I can go! Looks stunning! and of course, Ellie is the cutest.
I could for sure move there in a heartbeat! And…just be glad Ellie didn't eat her fruit loops off the subway, right?
Your photos are awesome. And I love the ones of the Temple (I always go to the church to use the bathroom!). You should post your art that was in the American Girl magazine!!
I would say that music is very apropos (:
I LOVE all of these pictures! Looks like you guys had such a fun trip!
I just saw this post! Dang i love it so much! I would love to go to New york!