NYC fun

This past weekend Alexis, Sharon and I went to NYC. This was Alexis' 16th birthday present. We flew up early Friday morning (which was hard for me since I haven't flown in a long time). The plane had tvs on the back of every seat so it made it a little less scary to be on the plane. We landed in NYC early and hopped into our very first taxi cab. I have heard how bad the taxis drive but wasn't really prepared for the experience. We got to our beautiful hotel and checked in, left our bags with the bellman and headed out to explore the city. We walked to Times Square and I have to say that it was amazing. We enjoyed looking at all the different buildings. I love how there's a modern building next to an older building with lots of character. It was soon lunch so we stopped in a little cafe to eat something. Headed out for more exploring. In the afternoon we went back to the hotel to rest up for the broadway show we were going to that night. We got to experience real New York style pizza and I have to say that it was delicious. That night we walked down to the Gershwin Theater to see Wicked. Alexis was beyond excited to see that play. She is a drama kid through and through so a broadway show is right up her alley. Amazing show!!! And when we left the city was all lit up and it's definitely breathtaking.

Saturday, we rode a subway for the first time. Alexis didn't really enjoy the ride so when we got off at Grand Central Station we got a taxi to the museum. She wanted to go to the Museum of Natural History (you know the one from Night of the Museum). Spent a few hours exploring in there and then walked through Central Park to get back to our hotel. We stopped in Central Park and Alexis asked to get her face drawn by one of those street people that draw characters of people. It was a nice relaxing time just sitting watching all the different kinds of people in New York. Made it back to the hotel and rested some more.

Sunday, we made sure we got up and left the hotel in time to get to Serendipity. It's one of those places that you need to be there early and stand in line to eat at. We decided on ice cream for lunch, because that's how we roll when on vaca. I had the best hot fudge sundae ever there. Alexis enjoyed the whole experience there. After we ate she was ready to head home so we headed to the airport. We arrived home and have been smiling ever since.

It was a magical experience to spend a weekend with my beautiful teen and Sharon. I will never forget this trip.