New York City, Here I Come!

Really it should be "there I went" but I didn't want to call it that. I spent last weekend on a much needed trip to visit my life long friend Susan. On Saturday she celebrated her 30th birthday and asked me to celebrate with her. Of course I jumped at the chance. Thanks Rob for watching the girls!

We started celebration weekend with lunch after my arrival. We went to a place called the Barking Dog. We chose this place because they used this restaurant for a scene in Sex and the City.

What is a trip to NYC with out a visit to FAO Schwartz. Susan is showing how girls of all ages love to dress up.

We were walking down the street by Susan's apartment when I noticed something weird: a car dealership on the bottom floor of this building. My question is what do you do if you want to take a test drive?

I am showing the Brooklyn skyline from the South Street Seaport.Susan showing the Brooklyn Bridge. The bridge behind it is the Williamsburg Bridge.

As we were about to get on the Subway Susan pointed out that the empty space ahead was the sight of the World Trade Center.We met our good friend from high school for lunch. It has been almost 12 years since the last time we saw each other so it was fun to catchup. After lunch Susan went to spend time with her husband, Dan, and Tyler took over as tour guide. Tour we did. Tyler showed my every sight you could really want to see in NYC in 5 hours. Not bad.

Rob and I are huge 30Rock fans so I took a picture of the building. I think it is funny that is says GE Building. The Christmas Tree was down but there were lots of people ice skating.Tyler and I inside.

Obviously Radio City Music Hall and the people waiting to go in for a show.

This is a lion guarding the entrance to the library. We also wandered around inside but I didn't get any good pictures.

Grand Central Station.


After Tyler dragged me all through the city he handed me over to Susan so we could continue the birthday festivities. Susan wanted to go see Revolutionary Road because she had worked as an extra in a scene. We didn't see her face but she was pretty sure they showed the back of her head. It doesn't matter, she still got paid. Here she is modeling the present I gave her.

Here she is modeling the present I gave her. Another Jill original.

We got home late and had no cake so had to make do with the pizza. Of course I sang a stirring rendition of Happy Birthday.

I have heard all about Susan's apartment so thought I should take some pictures. Here she is showing the master bedroom.
I took this picture of myself in the guest quarters or coach next to the bed. It is a beautiful studio apartment. Cozy and in a great location. By day 3 of my being there I getting a little more used to NY apartment living. I don't think I will be moving there...ever but it was fun to visit.

Of course I brought back presents for the girls. They are the I NY t-shirts. When Elaine saw hers she was so excited to get a present and then asked if it was Valentine's Day now. (Because of the Heart).

This little person 100% girl. She was wearing this tiara before I put on the t-shirt and she made sure the tiara was replaced immediately. I should have gotten her the New York Princess shirt.

Elaine also got a magnet saying the same as the shirts. I gave her the magnet which she loved but then told be she needed to color a picture to hang on the fridge with her new prize. It reminded me of those books. You know the ones that start with things like if you give a moose a muffin or mouse a cookie.

I had a lot of fun and Rob showed his domestic side by not only watching the girls but doing all the laundry and having the whole house clean when I got home.

Thank you Susan! Our family hearts You and Dan!