NYC Girls’ Trip

After Toothgate 2014, Helen Grace and I headed to NYC for a girls’ weekend with Ginna and Sallie Key. We squeezed in a LOT of fun things in a short trip, and we enjoyed seeing some of our old faithful things and finding new adventures. The weather couldn’t have been better either- sunny, cool, breezy, and perfect in the 60’s. And the trees were beautiful as the leaves are starting to change. Fall in NYC is a great time to visit!

Thursday:  Waiting for our 6 a.m. flight- the girls were excited, but the mamas were TIRED. Entertaining themselves in DC for our layover Last flight before NYC Leaving the airport and heading for the city We are here!!! We headed straight to ice skate at Rockefeller Plaza. They just opened within the last week. Very odd to be ice skating outside when it’s almost 70 degrees! Checked into the Waldorf Astoria Dinner at Serendipity Wearing out quickly Dessert at Dylan’s Candy Bar Who knew that the candy store has a bar and cafe upstairs?! Amazing! The mamas were extra happy. But the girls were getting delirious. These girls are taxi-grabbing pros! BEDTIME Friday:  Working on her Lego Friends set as we get ready Headed to lunch at the American Girl Store Happy about her new doll (whose name has changed a few times- not sure what it is right now), thanks to Granddaddy and Spiffer! Attached at the hip to their new babies Even while she napped Getting ready for a night at the theatre Dinner at John’s Pizzeria Ready to see Aladdin- it was a fantastic show! Working off some energy at intermission Walked through Times Square on the way home/ quest to find a cab Saturday:  Off to Central Park and cheering on our Rebs!

Exploring Central Park Zoo The Children’s Zoo at Central Park was really neat too. We finally found the big rock in Central Park with the view of the city! Carriage ride through the park Snacking at Todd English’s at the Plaza- a great spot for taking a rest/snack/drink and people watching. Walked through the beautiful Plaza lobby Had to stop at FAO Schwartz, of course! HG finally wanted to play on the “BIG” piano Dinner at Central Park Boathouse- amazing view, service, and food! Will definitely add this to our favorites’ list. Waiting patiently for dinner, thanks to their new toys from FAO. We didn’t necessarily plan our afternoon in that order, but it sure worked out nicely for the mamas to have a nice, quiet dinner while they were entertained and happy. {Note to self:  Central Park closes to car at some hour (we arrived at 5:45), so the taxi dropped us off at the 72nd Street (upper east side) entrance. We walked into the park to get to the restaurant, and they provided a shuttle to the same entrance afterward.} Perfect end to our girls’ trip Sunday:  Grabbing a Starbucks before we head to the airport HG found a good hiding spot in DC on our layover. And a nap was a necessity. So much fun to grab your own stuff off the carousel!