NYC

My trip to the Big Apple did not disappoint.

There was plenty of sibling bonding to be had just as I suspected.

Lots of walking...

Sightseeing...

And of course my personal favorite, shopping!

I really enjoyed this trip for multiple reasons. Not only was it great spending quality time with my siblings, but this was the first time after past trips to NYC that I was able to participate in "non-touristy" activities. Of course I'm a geeky tourist at heart (my one exception includes no fanny packs) but I enjoyed just walking around neighborhoods I've never seen and attempting to blend in with the locals.

We spent the first day just walking around the city. Throughout neighborhoods, beautiful parks, and famous attractions.

We loved dining at local hang out joints and eating oh so yummy food. (I meant to take pictures of most of my scrumptious meals but my mouth wouldn't allow me to get out my camera fast enough...)

It was good to have a sister with us that has lived in NY for the past year. Carla taught us how to quickly weave in and out of crowds and jab people with our elbow. ;)

On Sunday we were on the go again and had the priviledge of seeing a Broadway show (thanks to our mommy dearest). They said no pictures but I just couldn't help sneaking out the camera during the intermission. :)

After our fabulous show we caught a cab to Redeemer Presbyterian church to hear Tim Keller preach. I loved it! What a gifted preacher and precious church body.


Cameron and I spent Monday morning exploring the Museum of National History due to constant rain outside. We spent well over 2 hours walking through exhibits. This is definitely a must if you go to New York....very kid friendly as well.

My all time favorite exhibit by far was this one in the hall of Indian artifacts. You would think all Indians are dark skin and dressed a certain way, but I spotted one that looked a tad bit different...

Huh. Looks like someone I know but can't put my finger on it (no pun intended)...

After seeing the albino Indian, we met Carla for a quick tour of her school.

I was hoping there would be a huge pastry there to greet me but I witnessed a sparkling clean kitchen instead. Here's the room where all the cooking magic happens...

See all the chocolate creations in the window? We were hoping to see Carla's, however it broke before we were able to get there. They were each assigned to make a creation inspired by their favorite childhood movie. Carla picked The Never Ending Story of course.

I sure hate I missed her version of a chocolate covered Valcore...

One of our most memorable moments of the trip was when we were shopping in Century 21 (now my favorite store in the world by the way) and my brother discovered he had been accepted into UAB's medical school next year. It was great to all be together in that moment. We definitely forced him to buy a cashmere sweater after that... :)
Congrats Cambo!!!


Well, I think that covers it. Whew...this blogging stuff makes me tired.