We decided to make this Thanksgiving one that everyone would remember. Last year it was just two of us and we celebrated with a nice quiet dinner at an inn. We spent the meal dreaming about our family. This year we had a family and were excited to make some wonderful memories.
The first time I mentioned driving to NYC to see the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Marcus looked at me like I had lost my mind. That is a look I am used to receiving. After talking it over for several days we decided to take the plunge.
The first time I mentioned driving to NYC to see the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Marcus looked at me like I had lost my mind. That is a look I am used to receiving. After talking it over for several days we decided to take the plunge.
I called my friend Twice Blessed Mommy who is a travel agent if she knew of any great deals and she was unable to find anything in NYC for less than about $400.00. So, maybe we can just make some memories at home. But she called me a few days later saying she found a deal that we could not pass up. We would have to pay for the hotel up front and if we cancelled we would lose our money. We talked about it and decided to do it.
Of course after making the reservation weather.com only showed rain for Thanksgiving. But we were going to matter what! Turns out it was cold, but dry.
We drove up on Wednesday, with everyone else and spent the evening in Times Square. The girls loved Toys R Us.
The Barbie house in Toys R Us.
Times Square
This is for you Twilight Fans.
M & M World
Hershey
Self portrait.
The morning of the parade. We were up and ready to go by 6:30 am.
We were in our spot by 7:30. I had stocked my bag with lots of Halloween candy to keep them occupied. A wise person told me when you are traveling with kids and they start to complain, you feed them. It works!
Nothing like a lollipop for breakfast!
Beautiful Audrey
The lollipop has kicked in!
8:54 am and 37 degreesThe parade starts at 11...
Beautiful Sojung. I think she is still asleep in this picture. Crazy American customs...
This is what has sealed the deal for parents of the year. This is Miley Cyrus.
Trace Adkins
Everybody leaving after the parade. We were actually pretty close to the street.
We didn't have any plans for lunch after the parade. We walked about 6 blocks with the parade crowd and as luck would have it we passed an Italian restaurant that had just opened their doors for business. We were the third family in the door. The food was amazing.
Someone asked if we missed eating turkey and stuffing. No! It is not everyday when you get the best Italian food for Thanksgiving. We'll have turkey for Christmas.
Audrey and Betty enjoyed their first cab ride in NYC.
Beautiful Sojung. I think she is still asleep in this picture. Crazy American customs...
This is what has sealed the deal for parents of the year. This is Miley Cyrus.
Trace Adkins
Everybody leaving after the parade. We were actually pretty close to the street.
We didn't have any plans for lunch after the parade. We walked about 6 blocks with the parade crowd and as luck would have it we passed an Italian restaurant that had just opened their doors for business. We were the third family in the door. The food was amazing.
Someone asked if we missed eating turkey and stuffing. No! It is not everyday when you get the best Italian food for Thanksgiving. We'll have turkey for Christmas.
Audrey and Betty enjoyed their first cab ride in NYC. Would we do it again? Yes! Anybody want to tag along next time?
3 comments:
Looks like SOOOO much fun! I would LOVE to do this one day - but not while the triplets are so little :) Love the pictures - you got great shots.
What a way to start a family Thanksgiving tradition!! You guys took some awesome pictures! It brought back great memories of another Korean girl, NY city with you & I, Deb!!
Wow...what a GREAT adventure. I feel like I was there with you! Thanks for sharing.
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