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Our 3rd Annual NYC Getaway

Since moving away from NYC, we've traveled back each year with the kids for the Parkinson's Unity Walk that David attends for work. It's usually the end of April. And the weather is usually a bit iffy.

This year Grandma bought tickets to see Cinderella on Broadway with all her granddaughters. So, the trip was scheduled around an afternoon with my in-laws, nieces and sister-in-law. Otherwise, Friday and Sunday were all up to me. And I took some care this year on finding some BIG events for us to do and make this trip memorable. Because, at this point on, these girls are going to start remembering these trips.

Highlights included: Statue of Liberty, morning in Central Park, Top of the Rock, SoHo for cupcakes with Sonja, evening at MOMA, breakfast at Alice's Tea Cup and FAO Schwartz. Plus, while the girls attended the show, I got some solo shopping time.

Looking Out At NJ

Broadway Boogie Woogie!

Contemplating Jackson Pollack


Breakfast at Alice's Tea Cup

Exploring the Park During the Unity Walk

Central Park Carousel

Top of the Rock Group Selfie

Love Love Love These Girls

Twinkle Toes at FAO Schwartz

The Girls Were Invited Into the Cockpit of the Airplane! 
So much fun, as usual! We love NYC.



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