NYC Part II

Our first night in the Big Apple ended with a visit to Times Square.  

Day 2 started with a visit to 30 Rock. Sadly, no sight of Liz Lemon, but we did visit "Top of the Rock" and were able to get great views of the city.

 Central Park

Empire State Building in the foreground and to its right, way off in the distance, is One World Trade Center - still under construction, but officially the tallest building in NYC.

After a quick costume change, we met AB at the theater to see the Broadway musical,  Mary Poppins. This was one of my favorite movies as a kid, and I absolutely loved this show! It was SUPERCALIFRAGILISTICEXPIALIDOCIOUS!

After that, a walk on the "High Line" and dinner with Anna Bryce and her friend Amy in the Meatpacking District - such a neat neighborhood away from all the crowds.

These two sweet girls were so funny and it was a joy to treat them to a good meal. They said it was their "first meal with linen tablecloths since they moved to the city." Guess it's back to Ramen Noodles girls!

Matt & I ended the night with a coffee & dessert at the Stardust Diner. This little jewel is tucked away near all of the theaters and employs lots of "rising stars" with dreams of making it to Broadway. The food is good, but the entertainment is amazing! All of the waiters & waitresses take turns performing their favorite songs.

 I really think AB needs to apply for a job here!

We ended our trip with a visit to the Natural History Museum (for me) where the dinosaurs were enormous....

And a stop by the famous Carnegie Deli (for Matt) where the sandwiches were even bigger!

Finally, we visited the 9/11 Memorial - overflowing with tourists yet solemn and quiet. It was breathtaking and heartbreaking and inspiring all at the same time.

 It felt strange leaving Anna Bryce in New York, but I know she is as happy as a clam there. I'm so proud of my little sister for listening to her heart and following her dreams. Thanks for being a fantastic tour guide AB - love you lots!

NYC Day I

  Matt & I traveled to New York City to visit my little sister the other weekend. It was a quick trip and we we crammed a lot of sights into just a few days. First stop - a stroll through Central Park.

Then a delicious brunch at Bergdorf Goodmans overlooking the park. The chairs were so unusual - Matt looks like he's on a throne!

Then we met AB once she was off of work. A happy reunion with my little sis :) So proud of my big city girl. That glass building is the entrance to the Apple store.

We had to stop by FAO Schwartz - I wanted to buy practically everything for my little niece or nephew on the way - Matt reminded me that the giraffe wouldn't fit in the suitcase.

Then AB showed us around her campus which  was beautiful! We had to do a little shopping of course...

Then dinner in Little Italy - yum yum!

After that - Times Square where we saw my favorite couple - William & Kate. I LOVE Kate and was thrilled to see her in the flesh (wax). Madame Trousseau's was hilarious and if you're in the city - you should stop by!

All that in just one day! More to come from day two next time.