The City, Chelsea, and The Village - Part 3

Round up number three is ready!  You can catch up on part 1 and part 2 of the NYC Thanksgiving trip in case you missed those.

NYC - Day 4 

Day 4 - Black Friday. For those of you who venture out with the crazies on Black Friday, well I think you're awesome. I don't have the stamina or the patience anymore. Mom and I used to go, but now-a-days I'm over all the craziness. So this year we opted for a more mellow day and left the madness of 5th Avenue and Soho to those much cooler than us.  Instead, we had a girls day and headed to Chelsea and ate, drank way too much coffee, perused around the local boutiques and the Chelsea market until our hearts were content.

We started with bowls of coffee. Literally.

 And then some more coffee and sweets.

 Then took in all the Chelsea Market has to offer.

 Like textiles.

 Including Sea Urchins

 And lobsters.

 And caved and ate a crab leg.

Followed by doughnuts.

 And craft beers.

 And went back to the wonderment of it all.

 And then were sucked in by fresh pastas.

 And swanky restaurants.

 And then made a quick pit stop in Anthropologie - to say we went shopping on Black Friday. I purchased that sweet little green coat. I am in love.

 And popped our holiday poppers only to get free candy canes and the people next to us got $100 gift card and a sweet bottle opener. Fail.

 Then we stumbled on some super weird free, let your senses go crazy with scent room experiences or something. We played along for a little.

 This was the sandalwood / relaxation room.

 But then we got weirded out and moved on. Where we found free LavAzza coffee and delivery service. We participated :)

 Then we met up with the boys in Little Italy. They had spent the day in Chinatown eating duck and getting foot massages.

 

Here was a picture they shared with me ... Sidenote: Bennett actually got a foot massage! HA!

 Then PaPaw and GoGo stepped in to watch Baby B for the night while Hubs, the baby bro and I met up with Chris and Laura (who were in Brooklyn for Thanksgiving) for a parents night out!  We went to this great little place in Greenwich Village, Alta.

 Our waiter, who was ironically from Louisville as well - told us some great spots to check out and we headed that way. To discover one of the coolest underground bars ever: Fat Cat.

And we finished out the night on a high note: NYC pizza. Amen.

The trip is almost over, stay tuned for the last two days!

 

The City, The Parade and The Bow-Tie - Part 2

Alright, round two - here we go. It was actually Day 2 of the trip, but I included the packing day in part 1 post, so in regards to where we are - it was Day 3 in my mind. And that means: THANKSGIVING!

NYC - DAY 3

I'm sure it comes as no surprise ... Bennett was dressed in theme - the entire day. 

 We headed to a NYC diner to get our bellies full so we could stand the cold and enjoy the parade!

 Then we set out to find the best spot - ignore the tears, they're happening because we wouldn't let him throw his gloves down a manhole and instead made him pose for a picture behind the NYPD road blocks - we're such lame parents :)

 It's begun! HIIIII MR. TURKEY!

 The first float - THOMAS!

 He was so excited. He was truthfully squealing.

 Getting a "good" family picture is no easy feat.

 But this picture. Well, this picture will forever be ingrained in my memory and also forever framed in our home. Their genuine happiness. It's all I need for everything to be right in the world. So thankful for these boys.

 Here come the elves! Almost time for SANTA!

 SANTA!!!!

Mom was so excited Santa "kissed" her.

 After the parade we got cleaned up and headed to the Marriott Marquee for turkey dinner - its the only restaurant in NYC with a revolving eating space. And Bennett wore a bow-tie because bow-ties and babies combined are awesome.

 "WIGHT" "BAW" --- Yes Bennett there are lights and balls on the tree :)

After the big meal we hooked up with a precious newbie: Harrison and his Momma, Noelle. We have been friends since 6th grade and it was so awesome to meet her new bundle.

 Bennett was so curious about the "Bay" (baby)

 We headed home in a pedi-cab.  So fitting because we loved them so much in Charleston. We were feeling as fuzzy as the picture.

 And that wraps up Day 3. Stay tuned for the rest of the week!