New York Vacation Cont...

Well we have had another 2 very busy and fun days. Yesterday August 7th we woke up late, and then went uptown to Serendipity. We ate lunch and of course had their famous Frozen Hot Chocolate. It was delicious and fun. I felt like I was in the movie. (This is Kristina blogging). Then we walked to Central Park. It was beautiful. We rode through the park in a horse carriage. Can vacation get any better? Then we walked around the park and took pictures especially on the bridge that has been in several movies like You've Got Mail. Then we walked / shopped up 5th Ave seeing things like the Trump Towers and St. Catherine's Cathedral. In the evening we went to dinner as it was Matt's 30th Birthday this day and went to John's Pizzeria in Times Square which all the New Yorkers say is the best pizza in New York, and we weren't disappointed. After that we walked to Rockefeller Center. It was beautiful. Then back to the hotel. Today, August 10th we woke up early and started our day by visiting Doughnut Plant as seen on Food Network. It was amazing. Then we walked for ever through the city. After that we went to Empire State Building. It was a beautiful day and we could see for miles. We then went to lunch at Blue Smoke for a wonderful bbq lunch. Next, we went shopping in SoHo and while there got a coffee drink at Dean and Deluca which puts Starbucks to shame. After a short rest at the hotel we went to a yummy Mexican restaraunt downtown called Rosa Mexicano and then walked around Union Square. we then walked 24 blocks back to our hotel to take a break from the subway and see some more of the city. It's been a long day, really tired, looking forward to tomorrow and my 6th wedding Anniversary to Matt. Stay tuned...

New York Vacation

Where to start...we have done so much already in our short time here. We started our trip leaving LAX on a red eye flight Monday/Tuesday. Flew into Newark, New Jersey. Then in an interesting van ride to our hotel. Checked in and grabbed some pizza at Gissepi's across from our hotel. Then a nap since we hadn't slept in over 24 hours. Woke up and off to Queens to see a Mets game at the new Citi field. The stadium was beautiful. It was a fun night and our first experience on the New York Subway. (I could go on forever about that experience). Wednesday we woke up and went to breakfast at Ellen's Stardust Diner. It was so cool. The servers sing Broadway songs throughout the meal. Then we headed over to the Bronx and visited some stores on the street and then went to the Yankee Tour at the new Yankee Stadium. Another great experience. No one was allowed on the field but the security guys thought Owen was so adorable that only he got to go out there. He swung his little bat and ball and it was priceless. Then it was off to Little Italy for lunch and gelato. The food was amazing. Next we went to Times Square for most of the night and had dinner at the Greatland Brewery. Once again, good food. Then off to watch the Angel game on tv and back to the hotel for the night. Thursday morning we were up bright and early, grabbed a bagel, then got on the wrong Subway to the Statue of Liberty. Got off and found the right subway and headed Downtown to Battery Park to catch the ferry to Statue of Liberty. It was amazing, nothing like experiencing it first hand. We spent time there and took lots of pictures. Then we took the Ferry to Ellis Island which was interesting (not as fun though LOL). Took the ferry back to Battery Park, grabbed some hot dogs from a cart and sat in front of a skyscraper and ate. Then back on the subway and back to our hotel for a nap. Stay tuned for more on our trip.....having a great family vacation!