Since Harper is turning 10, I really want to take her somewhere special. I had mentioned NYC to Josh and he was on board with me taking her. The next week, Chelsie mentioned the same for Avery. So this marked the beginning of our planning. We surprised the girls just after Avery's birthday in July.
After waiting several months, we were finally heading to NYC! WE HAD THE BEST TIME! It was the first time for Chelsie, Avery, & Harper...so I got to play tour guide.
Thursday night we went to the empire state building and had dessert at Magnolia Bakery and walked through Rockefeller center.
Friday, we headed south and hit up the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Alexander Hamilton's grave, 9/11 Memorial, the Brooklyn Bridge, the Museum of Ice Cream & Little Italy for dinner. Harper loved the Ellis Island tour and seeing Hamilton's grave.
Saturday, we took a quick trip to the Museum of Natural History. They loved seeing some favorites from "Night at the Museum". We snuck into Central Park before grabbing a quick bite to eat before our Broadway Show. We took the girls to see Aladdin where Harper matched the theatre! The man who played the Genie was INCREDIBLE! They acknowledged that they were just back after being shut down for 18 months b/c of Covid. The crowd broke out in applause. After the show, we took the girls on a little stroll down 5th avenue and to the plaza hotel. We even saw a couple taking their wedding photos. From there, we went to Serendipity III for dinner. Small world, Chelsie & Avery's neighbors ended up being seated right next to us.
We had such a great view of times square from our room. It was a whirlwind trip, but the girls had a blast. We all did. I cannot wait to go back!
