Thanksgiving 2011 was nothing short of SPECTACULAR!
We took a road trip to NYC with our pals Gloria and Stef to experience the
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
It was something we needed to get off our bucket list; since we didn't know if we'd be in the area after this summer, we decided to go for it.
We left Wednesday early evening and to our surprise and thrill, there was very LITTLE traffic.
We rented a small apartment in the East Village and enjoyed a fun weekend in the
BIG APPLE!
We dressed super warm and headed to the parade route at 6 a.m. The weather was perfect; it was in the 40's and with all my warm gear I was not cold in the slightest! Thanks to Nicole for my cool Birthday Hat and Gloria to my awesome birthday cowl. We had a good spot and were able to see the parade very well.
We took a road trip to NYC with our pals Gloria and Stef to experience the
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
It was something we needed to get off our bucket list; since we didn't know if we'd be in the area after this summer, we decided to go for it.
We left Wednesday early evening and to our surprise and thrill, there was very LITTLE traffic.
We rented a small apartment in the East Village and enjoyed a fun weekend in the
BIG APPLE!
We dressed super warm and headed to the parade route at 6 a.m. The weather was perfect; it was in the 40's and with all my warm gear I was not cold in the slightest! Thanks to Nicole for my cool Birthday Hat and Gloria to my awesome birthday cowl. We had a good spot and were able to see the parade very well.
Berke really liked the big balloons, the rest he was semi interested in, unless it was the sesame street float.
Sponge Bob
Mickey Mouse, this was by far Berkeley's favorite balloon. He waved at Mickey and couldn't take his eyes off him. This kid loves Mickey!
The classic Kermit balloon whom you cant help but cheer for!
The parade was so amazing; it was surreal to see how giant those balloons are in person. I recommend everyone experiencing the parade live at least once.
Berke was passed out 90 seconds after the parade. The long night travel, the early rising and the excitement of the parade just wore the kid out. He really was a trooper.
We could have gone out and paid $60 a person for a traditional Thanksgiving dinner, but we opted for the $20 pizza instead. We were able to find a Jewish Bakery open, so we did get some pumpkin and pecan pie (which is the best part of the feast anyhow).
We could have gone out and paid $60 a person for a traditional Thanksgiving dinner, but we opted for the $20 pizza instead. We were able to find a Jewish Bakery open, so we did get some pumpkin and pecan pie (which is the best part of the feast anyhow).
Black Friday we headed to Times Square to hit up Toys R Us and ride the Ferris Wheel inside.
Yes, I admit it, I put my kid on a leash (I apologize for judging all the parents with kids on leashes in the past). I knew B was gonna run around the toy store; I also knew that it was Black Friday at the Biggest Toy Store in the U.S. I had no choice but to put the kid on the leash and I can say now it was a good choice.
Berke was in TOY HEAVEN! He loved all the Cars stuff, Mickey Mouse stuff, Yo Gabba Gabba stuff, etc. etc. We waited in line and finally made it onto the Ferris Wheel.
Yes, I admit it, I put my kid on a leash (I apologize for judging all the parents with kids on leashes in the past). I knew B was gonna run around the toy store; I also knew that it was Black Friday at the Biggest Toy Store in the U.S. I had no choice but to put the kid on the leash and I can say now it was a good choice.
Berke was in TOY HEAVEN! He loved all the Cars stuff, Mickey Mouse stuff, Yo Gabba Gabba stuff, etc. etc. We waited in line and finally made it onto the Ferris Wheel.
We road the Mr. Potato Head Ferris Wheel car and Berke was on cloud 9!
It took B a total of 30 seconds to fall asleep once he hit the stroller after 3 hours in a toy store.
It took B a total of 30 seconds to fall asleep once he hit the stroller after 3 hours in a toy store.
We then visited the 9/11 Memorial which was beautiful and humbling. The weight of the loss from that day is still heavy, but there is a peace in remembering these people who lost their life that tragic day.
From there we walked over the Brooklyn Bridge. So cool, such a great view of the city!
Here we all are, having a blast!
There was also lots of rough housing and pillow fights! Berke couldn't get enough of "pillow game" with aunt Stefy, he wanted to play it every night...all night long.
What a memorable trip to NYC. We had such a great time. NYC is not the easiest city to maneuver through with a small child, nor is it a quite place at any time of day, but it is a very fun place to visit.
Thanks G and Stefy for putting up with us, we had a fabulouso time!
Thanks G and Stefy for putting up with us, we had a fabulouso time!
1 comment:
Looks like a great Thanksgiving! I love the parade and watch it every year, what a great experience to be able to go with your fam!!
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