More Manhattan

We started our Saturday by getting on the subway to downtown. We went to Century 21 (a major designer discount store)- it has been referred to as a Winners on steroids. We got some sweet deals, and managed to get out of there before the store was completly overrun by crazy shoppers everywhere.

We saw Ground Zero, where the World Trade Centers were. It's hard to imagine and take it all in. That there were these massive buildings that are now missing. I can't imagine all the people locals and tourists going about their day and boom, everything changed.

I felt surrounded all day, by all the buildings just hovering over us. They are seriously never ending in this end of the city. All the buildings are so amazing.

I don't know if you can tell from this, but it was windy and freezing when we got near the water and away from the buildings.

If you can look way out in the water you can see the tiny lady of liberty raising her torch. I think we'll get a closer look another day.

A statue that was in the WTC and stayed intact after the terrorist attacks. It is now in Battery Park with an eternal flame as a symbol of hope.

Ryan and the raging bull

The New York Stock Exchange.

Ryan at Wall and Broad St. looking so stylish.

I sure made Ryan pose a lot today.

Trinity Church

Again feeling claustrophobic with all the buildings.

I had to take a picture of this, can you see angel Moroni on top?

Riding home on the subway

Goodnight

Who Knew??

We went down to lower Manhattan today, with a few ideas of what we wanted to see and do. Little did we know what we would run into on Wall Street. Apparently this is kind of a big deal round here and we got to see it, if only I had a pillow I could have been a part of it. It was hilarious and crazy and I couldn't stop laughing about the whole thing. I had no idea that the third Saturday in March is Worldwide Pillow Fight Day. And they totally celebrate it here in NY. Did you? Go grab your pillows and kids and have at er. Can't rearrange the order of the pics so this is it, all mumble jumbled.

The streets were packed with people, police and feathers flying everywhere. Some of the after math, seriously feathers and fluff EVERYWHERE.

People, people and more people. We were seriously just trying to get down the street, Ryan pushing Sadie in her stroller, when all of the sudden...

someone would blow a whistle or just yell, "pillow fight" and it all unfolded right before our eyes.

This is some of the die hards, I think. They all ran out along the boardwalk and a few jumped up on this cargo thing and were totally owning the crowd. Nothing like a bunch of crazies chanting, "Pillow fight, pillow fight" and the people raising their pillows up in the air.

Of course there was loads of police on hand, to make us feel so safe. Like, how much damage can 5000+ people in pyjamas armed with pillows do? The authorities managed to use some enforcing to an "innocent" girl

It was so funny to see a few people yell out, "pillow fight" and the people and pillows just came running.

Another crazy day in New York.

If you're as into this as I am here is one more from last year.

Sadie's night out

On Friday we decided to take Sadie over to the Children's Museum of Manhattan. I walked the 30 some blocks and Ryan met us there after work. Sadie loved it! There were so many cool things for kids to do. Heck, I just loved watching Sadie play and play. It was well worth the free admission (it was free Friday -first of the month).

If we we're really awesome and over the top parents we would be taking Sadie to see Dora Live at Radio City Hall. I think I'll pass, maybe Ryan will....

I think Dora just sucked in a new fan. I don't think she really knew who she was, but I turned it on today and she was totally into it, and bopping to the music.

I'm not sure why it is called a Museum, it was more of a really awesome, giant play and discover place. The museums I remember going to as a kid were not quite the same. I recall leaving the museum excited to be out of there.

This thing was totally like a giant light bright. Add that to the list for the kids playroom, right?

Sadie loved pushing buttons, making music, dancing to the songs (oh the Dora and Diego songs), climbing up, sliding down, driving, and whatever else she could do. The only bad part was of course leaving. She cruised out of the building, I think she thought we were taking her to a new room. When we tried to pick her up and put her in the stroller it was MELTDOWN. It was then I missed shoving her kicking and screaming into her car seat and shutting the door and dealing with it myself. Instead, Ryan carried her for a bit, so we don't have a million New Yorkers staring and judging the 'bad parents' with the screaming kid out to late on the streets. Obviously she is a kid and she got over it, and is getting used to some of our routines. She really is a trooper.

Overload

Yeah, not just an overload of Sadie pics and stories, here is some of our life in New York City!

Dancing with some of the locals.

As if we have been here a week already, it has flown by. I don't even know where to begin, I will try to compose a somewhat decent post, but the pictures are what really matter. I am going to try to update this fairly often. I don't want to forget what our life was like here and what we really did everyday, so it may seem a bit journalish at times. But, unlike my Dads journal I hope I don't begin with weather updates. he he.
So far we have done a lot of walking, and exploring in our area. Which has included a couple stops in Time Square, the Rockefeller Centre, Central Park, 5th Ave, Broadway and just walking the busy busy streets.

I am just using the computer we have here and it is a bit annoying to load pictures. Hopefully it doesn't take so long next time. Anyways, I can't change the order or adjust them so this is an 'as is' post.

Sadie & I on the steps at Time Square

Chowing down on some NY pizza

The smart Canadian Geese who are still here where it is warmer than back home.

Sadie acting like she owns every path in Central Park.

Again

Turtles at Turtle Bay

Streets of New York.

Time Square at night.

Everywhere you look there is amazing and tall buildings.

The temple and where we go to church.

Sadie out chasing pigeons in our courtyard.

Strawberry Fields in Central Park.

Museum of Natural History

Dinosaurs

Museum of Natural History

Rockefeller Center

Harry Potter Lego people

The piano from BIG. Super cool

Playing some blues in the park.

Leaving one of the gazillion playgrounds at Central Park.

Barbie world at Toys R Us.

Riding the Ferris wheel at Toys R Us.

Taking it all in at times Square. Sadie points at EVERYTHING and everyone. Things that especially attract her attention (aka double takes and loooong stares) dogs, pigeons, birds, lights, big buildings, and some of the weird people here.

So far Sadie isn't much of a talker, and when she does she is pretty quiet. Her scream on the other hand is the exact opposite. Anyway I think on day 2 here she added to her small vocabulary; "WOW" That sums up our life here so far. Things are very different adjusting to this big city living but we are enjoying it.

Checking In...

I debated even putting up a post because I have no pictures yet. But I thought I would drop a quick line to all my blog readers out there. We made it here with no problems. And it is seriously Amazing. Already, I don't even know where to begin. We've only been here 5 days & I feel like its been forever, mostly because we have seen, and done and WALKED so many places. It's crazy here. I can't believe we are right in the mix of things here in New York we are minutes from times square, Broadway, central park and Ryan's work (too bad somebody has to work) We are loving it, and trying to make the most of it. I can't believe how different life is here for us, living in a studio apartment, getting groceries on foot all the time, everyday is a new adventure and I think it will be for the next 3 months. Although some days I try to pretend I'm a local and fit in here it worked people asked ME for directions.
Really hoping I can upload some pictures onto this computer this week, but you really have to be here and see it to know what it is really like. I'm still blown away. I still can't get over the fact that I go out in this city by myself with Sadie or at night by myself., like really ME? Yep, I feel so lucky. I'm jealous of myself.

what to do

Ahh the final countdown we are almost outta here.  New York he we come.

What will I do when I don't have to think about what to pack and what not to pack. -Ryan said pack less you can buy whatever there.  He may regret that in weeks to come.

What will I do when Sadie can only run around 700sq feet or something small like that? feeling sorry for us yet?

What will I do when I get bored of walks in Central park....? Really

What will I do when my family & friends come to visit and expect me to entertain them non stop ... like where will I take them, what will they see?

What will I do when it's Sadie's bedtime but she refuses to sleep in the city that never sleeps?

What will I do when Ryan goes to work at 9:00 and comes home at 5:00?

What will I do when the cleaning lady comes to clean my apartment every week - oh poor me

What if Sadie wants a nanny like all the other kids? 

What if I get sick of shopping?

What if we don't want to leave?

What if I am carrying all my groceries home on foot and Sadie has a meltdown?

What if I become addicted to Broadway shows?

What if toilet paper costs 3x more in New York?

What if I see a rat...

What if I lose 5lbs walking EVERYWHERE?

What if I gain 10lbs stopping at every bakery, hot dog, pizza stand and all the fancy fine dining?

What if Ryan sees enough baseball games to last a lifetime?

What if I buy too many shoes or purses?

What if we wanna go back again and again?

What if someone pinches me and this isn't all a dream?

You don't feel sorry for me... ?  Sounds like I have a pretty rough life eh?  Okay its the adventure and opportunity of my life.  I can't hardly wait to get there and see and do everything there is to do.

We are flying out tomorrow and I'm pretty sure I'll have a hard time really sleeping tonight, it's ok times like this I don't mind giving up my sleep.

luck

Happy St. Patrick's Day.

Lucky us found signs of spring outside today.

Unlucky ladybug was manhandled by Sadie.

Lucky for Sadie in the sunlight I can see many strands of hair on her head. So many I can't count them all.

Many think I will dread days when I have to "style" and actually do Sadie's hair. I am still dreaming of it. In the mean time I do enjoy our cute little baldy.