meeting the little people in the big city

We had the most wonderful day with---Courtney, Bella, Carter and Jonah.
First we went to see their dad's apartment.

Then we went to see where he works.

Of course, we had to have pizza for lunch at a great
New York pizzeria.
Papa played "rock, paper, scissors, shoot" outside with the kids
while we were waiting for a table inside
amongst all the professionals who may have been wondering
what on earth these kids were doing on Wall Street?On to the subway for a ride from downtown to midtown.So that we could capture
Tricia, the librarian
with one of her favorite library sayings:

But above all things
truth
beareth away
the victory

We didn't want to miss this picture of the kids on one of the giants lions either.


We were off next to the American Girl store
where Courtney negotiated a deal with her dad to purchase this suitcase
for her adventures this summer at Princess Camp.
We can't wait to see her at
Birdhouse Castle!
Bella entertained more than just me
dragging a similar suitcase throughout the store...
all the while saying
"Dada! Dada!"
A quick stop at Rockefeller Center
where the cherry trees were just beginning to bloom.

Next up...FAO Schwartz!



We were had some great piano entertainment.

Bella didn't quite make it to the last stop.

The Stage Deli

Where Courtney
pondered the possibilities of picnicking on a plate of pickles.

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How do you take four little people to the city?
You have four big people go with them.
We walked their little legs off
and they were as good as gold.
It was a perfect day,
or so it seemed as Doug and I were walking home
alone together after dinner.

But then I saw the
Tristan and America
store.
And we went in.
And my husband bought me an adorable dress!And then it really and truly was a perfect day
in the big city!