I went to New York for my first time over the Labor Day week end. I left Brandon and my kids at home and met my mom and my sister there. I'll be honest and say it was real nice not to have to worry about anyone but myself for four days. It was a little weird to be traveling by myself but it was definitely a much needed vacation from the duties of motherhood.
During my mom and dad's last visit to Phoenix they were talking about their recent trip to New York. I have been wanting to go to New York for a while and jokingly I suggested that they take me for my 30th birthday. They thought that was a great idea. I was so excited! (However, I'm not really 30 til October.)
New York is an amazing city. As I saw people going to work, mothers or nannies with kids and strollers, people running in Central park or over the Brooklyn Bridge I couldn't help think about how different life would be living in a city like this. Seeing the place in pictures or on TV in nothing like seeing it in person. Tall building after tall building after tall building... it is incredible!
We were there for four days and stayed busy the whole time. After the first day our legs were so sore and my poor mom got a quarter size blister on the ball of her foot but that didn't stop us. My mom was a trooper. It wasn't until the last day that my legs didn't hurt any more. We did A LOT of exploring and sightseeing, ate great food, went shopping, saw a Broadway show, and went on a bike ride through Central Park. It was a great trip and I can't wait to go back! Please bear with me as I posted a lot of pics.
During my mom and dad's last visit to Phoenix they were talking about their recent trip to New York. I have been wanting to go to New York for a while and jokingly I suggested that they take me for my 30th birthday. They thought that was a great idea. I was so excited! (However, I'm not really 30 til October.)
New York is an amazing city. As I saw people going to work, mothers or nannies with kids and strollers, people running in Central park or over the Brooklyn Bridge I couldn't help think about how different life would be living in a city like this. Seeing the place in pictures or on TV in nothing like seeing it in person. Tall building after tall building after tall building... it is incredible!
We were there for four days and stayed busy the whole time. After the first day our legs were so sore and my poor mom got a quarter size blister on the ball of her foot but that didn't stop us. My mom was a trooper. It wasn't until the last day that my legs didn't hurt any more. We did A LOT of exploring and sightseeing, ate great food, went shopping, saw a Broadway show, and went on a bike ride through Central Park. It was a great trip and I can't wait to go back! Please bear with me as I posted a lot of pics.
The view from our hotel room.
Can you find me and my mom?
Our trip actually fell over my mom's birthday. We treated her to dinner at Serendipity. The frozen hot chocolate was so good we had to order a second. The waiter brought it out with a candle and the whole restaurant sang her happy birthday.
13 comments:
You are so stylin' Megs, you fit right in in New York. It looks amazing! We are thinking of going there for our 10 yr anniversary next year. And wow, you are going to be really old in October. Glad you had an awesome experience to celebrate!
I assure you, the women pushing strollers were nannies...
Next year, come back to New York and visit ME in New Haven! Girl's Trip #2!
We really should plan a trip to NYC with our high school friends, don't you think?
That looks like so much fun. I want to go to NY. Perhaps one day.
So glad you got to do this...what a fantastic trip. Amen on the sore legs and feet. David, Mandy and I went a few years ago and we all said we had never had such tired legs and feet in our lives...
what an amazing trip and i love your cute mom!! how fun! and meghann, let's talk about this, you are so beautiful!! i hope you are well!!
I like Becca's idea, I love New York, let's plan it! Your hotel must have been awesome, what a view! Happy early Birthday!
I found you the crowded picture. Looks like a great time. I would love something like that without Darren...he just don't like all the New York kind of stuff I'd like.
What an swesome trip! The pictures were great! So nice to get away with just the girls I'm sure!
How lucky for you! What a great trip! And look who has a sweater on - amazing. That seems so weird right now. I am loving your Broadway show dress!
What a view from your hotel room. It looks like so much fun!
Yay for Mommy Getaways! Looks like you had so much fun. Nothing beats NY in September with no kids in tow!! Happy Bday in advance!
That's awesome!!! What happened to little blond Joselyn? All three of you definitely look related.
A room overlooking Central Park? Wow! Glad you had such a great time!
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