

I'll start by just saying it: New York City was not put together by someone who owned a stroller. And CERTAINLY not someone with a double stroller. When we lived in D.C. we visited NYC a bunch, and always had babies with us, went on the subway, blah blah blah...I knew it was tough. But it's even tougher when you're in a big group with five "strollered" kids, two heavy double strollers and one umbrella stroller with a super chubby baby occupying it.

The next day we took off for the Staten Island Ferry to check out the Statue of Liberty. We stopped by Times Square on the way...I LOVE that place with all it's commotion and brilliance.



Such an amazing symbol.



We had a great lunch in the Bronx compliments of Tal. We met up with him there along with his roommate Mr. London, and Noah, Kristi, McKay and a cute little baby Claire that they were babysitting (she was the fifth "strollered" kid we lifted up and down all the subway stairs). We ate on this nice deck overlooking the Brooklyn Bridge surrounded by dozens of Asian brides getting wedding pictures taken. Not sure how we hooked up at just the right time for that. A couple of the grooms had purple dyed hair all gelled up jazzed up a bit with glitter. Interesting stuff.

And then, get ready for some serious excitement:


Oh how we miss that Uncle Tal who used to live by us here. He's now an official New York City dweller and it was fun to have him show us around for a little while before he had to leave on his business trip. We got to check out his cool apartment and eccentric roommate before he left.

And then, get ready for some serious excitement:



I mean, you are on the top of the world up there. It is unspeakably amazing, and incredibly scary. I swear my heart was pumping outside my chest up there because it's so high and I was wondering what in the world I was doing taking my nine-year-old up there! (Saydi & Kristi were so nice to stay down with the babies since they had been up recently). Ok, am I painting this picture clearly enough? Because it's tough to find words to express what a thrill it was up there. You are so darn high up and there's really not much keeping you up there besides rusty old railings so it's a little freaky. I was so wishing Dave was there. He would have loved it.
Here's the view looking down:


we were right level with the Chrysler Building and
the Empire State Building








my brother is the cutest Dad...(besides Dave of course)

After some big piano playing at FAO Schwartz, we headed to Noah & Kristi's great apartment to hang out and have dinner. They have done such an amazing job with remodeling and I can't believe I didn't get a picture. That night we stayed up so late playing these funny charade-type games. Elle thought she was in heaven that I let her stay up until nearly two in the morning with all the grown-ups.
The next day we headed to The Cloisters before we had to leave to catch our flight. The Cloisters is this amazing collection of art and architecture from all over midieval Europe. It was gorgeous with the best lighting. I wish I could have stayed all day taking pictures. Luckily for everyone else we had a flight to catch.
You're up late missy! Great, long post. I can't wait to read it!
ReplyDeletei LOVE all of these pictures! i'm so glad you had such a great time. it's fun to be with siblings...and your little people.
ReplyDeleteThat first picture is surreal! It looks like you snatched them up and put them into a movie scene or that they've just landed on a new planet. I LOVE NEW YORK CITY!!! AND I love WELLEsley's hair on the fairy. (BTW I remember changing my name at exactly her age. Must be a timing thing for independence... or appreciating origins?!) You're the best Shawni!
ReplyDeletehas a smile like adam in one of those first ones. sounds like you really lived it up like always. tal looks really happy and i am so excited about that.
ReplyDeleteLoved the pics! I need to get back to NYC one of these days. Shouldn't it be easier now that it's only 1.5 hours away??? Thanks for such a fun post :)
ReplyDeleteShawni, you have inspired me to document things better...what a great family journal you have created through your blog! Can't wait until this weekend.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun trip!!! The pictures are so great. What a great travel log and fun to read.
ReplyDeleteYou took amazing pictures! I need some serious tips. I love NY it is so different than where we live. I need to get back there soon! What a great trip!
ReplyDeleteI could go on and on about everything...your pics, your writing, your family, the city, the adventures, etc, but I won't. i will say though, that the pics of the trees in the park are breathtaking. I LOVE TREES! Thanks so much for sharing this!
ReplyDeleteWOW! How could I be so blessed to be the mom, mom-in-law and Grammie of this group! Every picture was worth a thousand words! I DIDN'T care for the one of that looks like my son is one step from death! BUT loved all the others!
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