stella meets new york.

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oh what fun we had!
besides the logistical (small)   hurdles  going super smooth, we were blessed with superb weather and surrounded by great friends.


we flew into JFK, but were able to spot the city on the car ride 
CT. Thanks Janine for picking us up! You are the best.














we stayed at my friend Jessie's house and were able to see the lovely bride getting pampered at the salon (and a few others stella's size) after treating ourselves to a pedicure. the dapper groom in the middle there - i don't think he stopped smiling the entire ceremony. they looked so in love. meg and her bridesmaids waiting for photos on the golf course. her colors were gray and yellow. everything looked perfect.














we stole a pic of the 3 roomies from E. 27ths street! the good ole days. our friend lyndsay and danny watched stella while i was at meg's wedding. they took such good care of the bird and even sent me a pic of her napping which made me feel even better! my besties from nyc snap a pic with the beautiful bride! stunning all night! i had the best time catching up and i'm so happy i was there for the festivities!













...then onward we went to the apple. oh, how i missed the cabs. took a few shots from my old hood on the UWS. ornate buildings, cars zooming, people out - all-the-time! it was the same which made me happy minus a few minor changes. traderjoes opened up a block a way from my old apartment. that would have been prime. we went in about 9pm on sunday night to get some breakfast items for the morning it is was jam-packed and hoppin. only in new york! we walked from 59-89th streets.














the next day we went to a diner a few blocks up. i knew it was kid friendly and reasonably priced. melon and toast for stella and eggs and sausage for me! moma grabbed a coffee and headed to central park to lay around on the grass. might have been her favorite part haha! (maybe the diner... close second - the staff loved her!) we walked until we wore ourselves out and it was time to leave.


  
the little red made herself at home in the apple. it was such a nice treat to share it with her even if i remember it and she doesn't. next time we bring dada....
until then - 

 thanks for the great time!

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Ma Mom said…
Oh next time it could be mamaw momma and stella
What a treat.
Seeing the pics makes me want to soak it in.
6/9/12
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