A DAY IN THE PARK

While our friends were in town, they had a small "to do" list of things to see while in the city. One of which was Central Park! We haven't really seen very much of the park, sadly. So we were definitely game for seeing more of it. It was the absolute perfect day for exploring the park. The weather was perfect and it wasn't too crowded. The only thing that would have made it better was if someone would have taken a nap in his stroller. But, you can't have it all, right? My favorite part of the day was the bubble man. He had long sticks with ropes attached to them, a bucket and a soapy elixer. It was amazing how big the bubbles got! And we were lucky enough to catch one of the bubbles mid-pop. Seriously, amazing. Elliott loved running around and he really wanted to touch the scummy pond water. Sorry, son. Not happening. And of course, we had to stop by one of our favorite playgrounds on the way out.

It was a full and perfect day.

AROUND HERE

This weekend, Elliott and I met up with a group of friends at a new park nearby. It was such a beautiful day and the park was perfect. There was something for everyone! Even a large grassy area (very rare in the city) where we shot off rocket balloons. I had never heard of them before, but they are awesome. The balloon flies up and around, and not just like the regular balloons fly around a room. I mean, these things fly! Across the large grassy area I was talking about. The kids loved chasing the balloon down and the moms loved the energy the kids used to fetch the balloon. It was a great day, and I guess spring is really here because I got a sunburn! First one of the year and hopefully my last.

We went on a few walks and enjoyed the amazing weather. And we saw The Hunger Games! I don't want to say too much, but wow. We loved it. Like, may pay the astronomical NYC movie theater prices to see it again, loved it. Did you see it? What did you think?

Hope you had a fantastic weekend!

BROOKLYN + SOME BRIDGES

When my mom was in town, we ventured (and yes, it was an adventure) over to Brooklyn. Dumbo to be exact. I really wanted to walk across the Brooklyn Bridge, but we didn't end up having time. We did however have a great time visiting the Brooklyn Bridge from below, and wouldn't you know it, that's where they keep a beautiful carousel! The bridge is amazing and the view of the city is of course, gorgeous. I would love to go at sunset. I'm betting it's a whole new, stunning view.

And the Manhattan Bridge ain't half bad either.

HECKSCHER PLAYGROUND

While out and about the city the other day with my mom, we wanted to hit up a playground in central park. There are so many! But we are so glad we went to Heckscher playground. It's awesome to say the least. It has rad rock formations that are fun to climb, and mazes of playground for the kids (and adults) to explore. The best part by far though were the slides! They were just steep enough and slick enough, we all had a blast!

p.s. Sorry for no weekend-ed post. My phone jumped into a pool with me this weekend and as of now is out of order...so are the pictures on my phone. Fingers crossed it dries out soon!