We took the whole extended family (my in-laws, sister-in-law and
niece) down into New York City this weekend to see the American Girl store
sights. We had an amazing trip to the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, a stroll
across the Brooklyn bridge, Central Park, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, the American
Girl store (my niece drooled when we walked in, I swear it!), and a final stop
into my mom’s building to see the sights from the top floor. We couldn’t have
asked for better weather and better company! It’s a trip we won’t soon forget.
Here are some of the highlights…
Playing in the water in Battery Park
"Pirate Ship!! Mom, look! A pirate Ship!!"
(Bud was extremely excited about this in case his statement wasn't clear)
View of the Statue from inside the main building on Ellis Island
My husband and Babe (and the Statue of Liberty)
Pretty lady
This is Babe's "I'm mad at you and I will stomp my foot" look.
(Clearly I was very worried that she was mad at me. So worried that I held the camera still so I could take a picture even though I was laughing.)
Checking out the sights from the ferry deck.
The statue is so small!
Walking across the Brooklyn Bridge
(Stupid construction blocked our view most of the way. Jerks!)
(It was still an awesome thing to do)
Babe taking her picture with "McKenna" in the American Girl store.
(Dolls = boring)
(Super expensive American girl dolls = boring + major eye roll)
Bud stalking pigeons
(This is how he was walking most of the day. He wanted to catch one so badly!)
"Pirate Ship!! Mom, look! A pirate Ship!!"
(Bud was extremely excited about this in case his statement wasn't clear)
View of the Statue from inside the main building on Ellis Island
My husband and Babe (and the Statue of Liberty)
Pretty lady
This is Babe's "I'm mad at you and I will stomp my foot" look.
(Clearly I was very worried that she was mad at me. So worried that I held the camera still so I could take a picture even though I was laughing.)
Checking out the sights from the ferry deck.
The statue is so small!
Walking across the Brooklyn Bridge
(Stupid construction blocked our view most of the way. Jerks!)
(It was still an awesome thing to do)
Babe taking her picture with "McKenna" in the American Girl store.
(Dolls = boring)
(Super expensive American girl dolls = boring + major eye roll)
Bud stalking pigeons
(This is how he was walking most of the day. He wanted to catch one so badly!)
How about you guys? Do anything fun this weekend?
Lily
Whoa - looks like a lot of fun! I've been to NYC 234832423 times and have never been to Ellis Island. D'oh.
ReplyDeleteWow... I've never been to New York, although I once saw Lady Liberty from a plane that passed through Newark. That almost counts, right?
ReplyDeleteMy weekend included a hike and 102 degrees, so probably not QUITE as fun as yours.
Looks awesome. NYC is soooooooo on my bucket list. Would love to go there sometime. Thanks for the pictures.
ReplyDeleteMy weekend was bleh. Did nothing but stay home. I think I will live vicariously thru you instead. You are so lucky to live close to NYC. I would love, love to visit. Someday....
ReplyDeleteHowever, I have been to an American Doll store in Chicago. Yikers. My daughters LOVED it!!!! Despite having to take out a second mortgage on my house to pay for 2 dolls (we actually got Bitty Babies, they're cheaper), it was a fun experience for them.
these photos are so pretty - glad the weather was so nice for your trip! and I'm pretty sure I would have died to go to the American Girl store when I was Babe's age
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