NYC!

May 14th-15th

We had a wedding in NYC for a couple we met back at Syracuse University (the Groom also worked in NYC at Carrier with Aaron). To make the trip work, we recruited Nanny to come along to babysit at the hotel for Charlie while we were out. This was going to be a quick trip, but we were ready!

Nanny arrived on Thursday night here in NH and the plan was to hit the road to NY on Friday morning. Charlotte did great in the car. When we got into the city, it was the same-old story: too many cars, terrible drivers, we had to loop around one-way roads to find the hotel, and after almost taking out a bike messenger along the way, we made it! Nice Hilton hotel and room, valet parking and we settled in.

This was a 'black tie optional' wedding, so we dressed up and hit the streets for a 4-or-5 block walk to the wedding ... well, doesn't it start to pour as we're walking. No umbrellas. So we hailed a cab and ended up driving about 12 blocks before getting back around to the last 2 we had left to walk! Oh NYC ... how I don't miss you.

The hors d'oeuvres were amazing, the cocktails kept flowing and the wedding was beautiful and fun (think, $$$$). The rooftop had amazing views and the night was perfect after the rain stopped. I only worried about Charlie a little but knew she was fine with Nanny (along with a text or two of checking in). We saw all of our old friends, and Aaron was happy to hang out with his old co-workers again.

Joe, Rick, Mike, Aaron & Alex

Jason & Jessica

The Carrier boys

Rosann (and baby #2), Rita and me

The usual sight when the guys are together

We decided to hang around the city for most of the day on Saturday before heading home - to show Charlie around a bit. We plan to take her at least once a year as she grows up and show her the many fun things we enjoyed while we lived there. We started the morning with a walk downtown and then to meet up with Jay and Jessica for their brunch and enjoy more good food. After that, we hit up Chinatown for some "Coach" bags and then up to Times Square to give Charlotte the full crowd & lights experience. And who can bring a baby into NYC without going on the Toys R Us ferris wheel? She seemed to enjoy the ride and looking around all of the floors of the store along the way. A couple more stops in to the Hershey store and the M&M store and we were off to pick up the car and head back to NH.

Nanny & Charlie enjoying the views from the hotel room

Happy city girl

In the My Little Pony car on the ferris wheel (the cute little girls in the car with us took this)

Checking out all of the toys from above

A successful NYC trip ... (if we don't bring up the scratches down the whole driver side of the Pilot upon return by the valet) ... we can't wait to bring Charlotte back again so we can hit up FAO Schwartz and Central Park!