New York City

When Mark, Kimmie and baby Spencer were visiting, we decided to have an 'adventure' and take everyone to New York City. Jim and I have gone to NYC many times.....alone, and have loved it. We figured the kids were all old enough now, plus we had one adult to every child. Safety first! We packed some snacks, piled into the car and viola! Two hours later our party of seven was exploring New York City.

The day was a great success. The weather was perfect, the kids behaved beautifully and we enjoyed lots of touristy things - Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, China Town, Time Square and Central Park.

"Excitement" during the day: Sarah 'misreading' the map and we ended up traveling through the Bronx. Seeing Jack Sparrow walk down 5th Avenue. Jim having his pocket knife confiscated at the Statue of Liberty (security check!). Jim loosing my nice McClaren stroller. (He likes to say someone stole it from him at gunpoint, but he actually left it leaning against a bench in the subway). James being quite traumatized by the number of people he saw with piercings and "stamps" on their bodies. Emi and Clara periodically plugging their noses and saying "What is that gross smell?" Seeing a bald man walking down the street with a cat sitting on his head.

We all had a fantastic time in New York City!


Waiting at the Subway Station


In line for the ferry to Ellis Island and Statue of Liberty. A nearly two hour wait!


On the ferry boat. The kids loved the boat ride!


There were some serious 'gale winds' on the ferry ride! Just kidding, this is actually Jim showing off his upper body strength....much to the pleasure of those on board the boat!


The kids loved the statue of liberty. They all came home with souvenir Statue of Liberty key chains!


Lady Liberty


Not a great candid shot of me and Mark....but this is us on Ellis Island. A fascinating place. Very interesting!


The fam at Time Square. Jim does not have a happy face in this pic. Probably because he had just lost my stroller....and I was not too pleased with him! :)


Last stop of the day was Central Park. The kids loved running and climbing on the huge rock formations in the park. I have no idea where their energy came from at the end of such a long and adventurous day!