NYC Baby!

Savannah I got to visit New York again this year.  This was our second annual trip to see the Rockettes and wander down 5th avenue and through Time Square.  It was another perfect trip.  How fun it is to spend an entire day in the city with my big girl who never threatens to cry, complain or sour any moment of the day.  Savannah appreciates the trip and understands that she is privileged to have such an experience.  We can't wait to go back next year.

Here is a run down of our day.

First, we went to Rockefeller Center to see the Christmas tree, even though it is always surrounded by scaffolding this time of year.  Savannah remembered that there is a Lego shop right off the ice skating rink so we went in and admired the impressive Lego displays. Below, Savannah is standing in front of a display of Rockefeller Center. 

 

Next, it was time for Radio City Music Hall and the Rockettes!  Radio City Music Hall is so pretty this time of year.  The show was just as good as we remembered and both of us enjoyed the 3D component that they added this year.  We both agreed that the classic cannon skit where the Rockettes fall down in slow motion, is our favorite part of the show.  

After the show, we met up with friends and headed down 5th avenue to FAO Schwartz.  It was Savannah's first time in the store.  She enjoyed the supersized items they had for sale as well as the floor piano.  We got to see the piano show which showcased songs that Alex plays for the girls at home.  It made the show that much more impressive for Savannah.  Before we left, Savannah and her friend gave playing the piano with feet a try.  

Here is the song that Alex plays most for the girls.  The ladies (the one with glasses just had eye surgery) had a rocky start but ended up doing an amazing job.  

Savannah giving the piano a try.

Nerds anyone?

We dined with our friends right off of 5th avenue for a much needed rest and refueling.  The girls enjoyed our window seat and fancy glasses.

We said goodbye to our friends and made our way into Time Square.  The bright lights and enormous billboards are impressive and can only be fully appreciated in person at night.  The sidewalks were packed with people but Savannah didn't mind.  We forged ahead and enjoyed every minute of it.

Thank goodness for a bus ride home where we were able to watch movies and sleep.  Twelve plus hours out of our house is always exhausting but when that time out of the house is spent in NYC at eight years of age, a nap on the ride home is always welcome.

Until next year. . .