NYC

(6 years ago at our 10yr reunion)

There are some friends that you can just pick up with after 6 years like it's yesterday. This is one of those friends. She was an exchange student from Norway my senior year and although I remember meeting her I really don't remember what connected us specifically. But we were nearly joined at the hip that year. Since then we've gone on to lead very different lives but the friendship has remained. So when she asked me to meet her in New York for a few days how could I resist?

I was so excited at traveling sans kids I thought I'd try to capture every moment (this did not last) like waiting for the train.

I got there a few hours before her which gave me some alone time in the hotel room. Is it sad that I was giddy to be alone in a hotel room with the remote control all to myself? As you can see we had a nifty view to the left...

and to the right.

The first night we hopped on the subway and headed to Little Italy for dinner.

Yum. Really there are no other words. I am so glad that she loves food as much as me!

Strolled through Time Square on our way back. It was late Tuesday night and there were still a million people out. Crazy.

The next day we walked to and through Central Park. It was so beautiful and the weather was perfect. (For those of you who don't know, she is nearly 6 ft tall which means she is awesome at taking pictures at arms length.)

There were musicians everywhere.

We walked through the park with the intent of arriving at the MET. We picked a few things to see and I was not disappointed.

This is a favorite and I nearly cried. I heart Degas. I also hear Van Gogh.

The rooftop gallery with the park behind.

She had her fancy iPhone for some fun shots.

Because we were exhausted we took a cab back to Time Square at ate at this delicious Asian restaurant. Why didn't I take pictures of the food? I really should have. I don't think we were once disappointed w/ what we ate.

That night we went to see Wicked thanks to little miss generous(she also took care of the hotel). I also heart the theater. Always a treat and the show did not disappoint.

The evening was closed with a drink at the Top of the Strand, including a view of the Empire State Building.

We stayed in the Garment District and I was drooling over these little stores that were overflowing with fabric. I feel like this was quite an educational trip as I kept thinking, "Now that I know this...I can be prepared for next time."

Such a great time and it was just the right amount for this mama of four. Enough to get away and breath by myself, and still want to go home to my precious ones, and my main man. Thank you again Nana for taking a chance and asking me to come! Love you friend!