NYC 2012: Day 4

The last day in NYC. The itinerary: Board Meeting, Working lunch, Ground Zero. I headed off to my board meeting very early while everyone was still asleep. But the view from the board room was amazing.

A gorgeous view of Central Park.









While I was working, Baby Bear, Daddy, and Matt went for their own little adventure to the Guggenheim Museum. Apparently, Baby Bear was a little naughty and tried to touch one of the Picassos, a big no-no.

They also made their way into Central Park. At one point daddy went off to the the bathroom and Baby Bear waited with Matthew. She got tired of waiting and told Matthew, "I am going to find my daddy, you wait her, okay." Um no... Matthew didn't think that was okay.

When I was finished with my work, I headed back to the hotel and we got ready to see the 9/11 Memorial. A beautiful and somber memorial.







After a long day, it was time to head back to the hotel to pack and rest up before our early morning departure home to Cali.

NYC 2012: Day 3

Day 3, we decided to head to Brooklyn for lunch at the famous, Peter Luger Steakhouse. We had heard great things about this place, but didn't have the chance to make it out during our last visit. Before I had to go to work, we headed out to lunch.

Getting ready with our cousin, Matt.



Waiting for the subway with daddy.



Getting off in Brooklyn.



We had some yummy steak, probably the best steak I had ever had and I have had a lot of steak in my life. Wow.



We headed back to the hotel, just in time for me to get into work mode for a working dinner and before it began to rain.

NYC 2012: Day 2

Day 2 of our NYC adventure found us making our way to FAO Schwarz. No visit to NYC is complete (especially with a toddler) without a visit to his famous toy store. Baby Bear was very excited to go and as soon as we woke up was ready to go.

As we made our way to what should have been an easy walk to the toy store that was not far from our hotel, we found an obstacle along the way. A parade.



Apparently, 5th Ave. was closed for a Hispanic Day Parade. So we had to weave in and out to get where we needed to go, but we got to see a parade in the process. That was pretty cool.

Daddy found a big hole to stick Baby Bear in.



Which made for a cool family picture.



I later learned the 9 was the building where my board meeting would take place. A board room with a gorgeous view of Central Park.

We finally made it to FAO Schwarz.



Baby Bear was not disappointed.





We had to stop by the big piano from the movie "Big."





Had to check out some legos.



Baby Bear saw a photo of Lady Liberty in our hotel and kept telling us that we saw her, well I guess we did. Maybe on our next visit we will see the real deal.



Made a stop at FAO Schweetz for some schweetz.





I told Baby Bear we could buy one toy at the toy store and that we could add things to her Christmas list. I was prepared to buy something for her. She ran around the store and wanted add EVERYTHING to her Christmas list. She has quite a list, although neither of us really remembers what is on her list and I am not sure she realizes that she will not get everything on her list. But then again we have no idea what is really on her list.

When it came down to picking a toy, she picked out a little wind up toy. So we got out of FAO Scwartz in under $10, wind up toy and candy. I can't complain.

Because it looked cool, we made a stop at the Apple store just in front of FAO Scwartz



Since we were in the area, Daddy promised Baby Bear a Cinderella carriage ride and so we went a little ride through Central Park.





After resting a bit after our eventful afternoon, we headed back out to Rockerfeller Center.

Last time we were in NYC, we took this same photo. Last time Baby Bear was in the carrier and this time she is on daddy's shoulders. My how time has flown.

NYC 2012: Day 1

Okay, I am quite a bit behind on blogging. I guess it has been 3 weeks since I have given an update. I was pretty much gone for the last couple of weeks traveling for work. First I was in New York, then home for a few days, then off to Denver. I got home on Sunday afternoon and still trying to settle back to the regular routine.

I had to go to NYC for a board meeting, we decided to make it a little family getaway and tacked on a few extra days to my trip and brought the family with me for some fun in the city. Some times you have to integrate and balance work and family and this was one way that we were able to do that. It was especially nice since I knew I would be traveling again in less than a week from when I would return. New York is fun city to visit. As we had a year and a half ago, we stayed in midtown Manhattan, which is a great location and happens to be close to all the work events that I had to attend.

It was nice to go to NYC and not have to try and cram a bunch of sightseeing in since we had been there before as a family. Our cousin, Matt, join us on our trip as well. Our first day in NYC, we headed to Soho and Chelsea areas. Just a relaxing day walking around and taking the beautiful day in.

Silly bear...







Walking around, we saw a clown taking a break. Even clowns need to eat.



We didn't bring a stroller or carrier with us this time around to NYC. We figured Baby Bear was big enough to walk. We sometimes forget she has little legs and so she often wanted to be carried. Luckily Daddy would give her a ride every now and then.



Thank goodness for NYC's many taxis.

MIA

I know that I have been MIA for a while. Life has been really busy, but all is well. Work has gotten the best of me lately. So the weekends have been time for catching up with the household, cleaning, and trying to get a little sleep and rest in. Unfortunately, I spend time cleaning on the weekends only to have Baby Bear destroy the house in a matter of minutes. It can be so futile.

On a positive note, we are heading to New York on Friday for some fun and work for me. I have a board meeting to attend on Tuesday and so Daddy and Baby Bear are tagging along for the trip and we are leaving early to spend the weekend in the Big Apple. We are looking forward to the trip and a little time away. I will have to be in work mode toward the end of the trip, but still looking forward to it.

Just a Sunday afternoon. Baby Bear decided to have a little car wash with her car.



My beautiful girl.