Christmas was wonderful! My parents arrived on the 21st and I hadn't had a single break from writing papers, shopping, decorating and teaching...it was a sprint to the finish. The first full day, we all went downtown, because I had a particular gift I had to get at a coffee shop near NYU. We also walked up to Union Square for shopping and then onto Columbus Circle- that was very tiring and we ordered our favorite take-out: Saigon Grill. On Saturday, we still needed to finish up Christmas gift purchases and went back to Columbus Circle. Then we visited Mom and Dad's favorite diner and the Natural History Museum. It was very interesting, but after African Mammals and Marine Life, we had had it. The following day, I needed to work on Christmas dinner, so
i parenti went all by themselves to Macy's and looked at the windows. That night we went to the Methodist church for a midnight candlelight service. It was beautiful and cozy.
The nice thing about this visit was that we went to see some parts of NYC that I had not been to and was longing to see: the Southstreet Seaport and Wall Street. We have been learning a lot about the history of New York via a Ric Burns documentary- so it was interesting to see Federal Hall and Trinity Church. We also went to the Drowsy Chaperone, which was great- cute story, good dancing/singing. Mom and Dad have seen more Broadway shows than I have and they thought it was one of the best. The last day we had brunch at Sarabeth's, a family tradition and then went to midtown. We walked in the rain with the crowds around the Rockefeller Christmas Tree and into Saks Fifth Ave- we also ended up walking ten blocks to Lord and Taylor. But Mom said that they were the prettiest windows and she found a pair of shoes she had been obsessing about. They left yesterday morning after a huge breakfast at our neighborhood diner. I think they are worn out by us, but we had so much fun. If it had been a bad trip I wouldn't so sad to see them go home.
We also got a much needed new desk and bookshelf. We were hoping that it would come before my parents visit- but it arrived the day after...
Sparks does not like to have his photo taken. He hears the camera go on and then breaks whatever inspiringly adorable pose he was in. This is a sneak attack- he is so cute on the couch. I know it is bad behavior to sit on the furniture, but he is six now and whatever.
Christmas was wonderful! My parents arrived on the 21st and I hadn't had a single break from writing papers, shopping, decorating and teaching...it was a sprint to the finish. The first full day, we all went downtown, because I had a particular gift I had to get at a coffee shop near NYU. We also walked up to Union Square for shopping and then onto Columbus Circle- that was very tiring and we ordered our favorite take-out: Saigon Grill. On Saturday, we still needed to finish up Christmas gift purchases and went back to Columbus Circle. Then we visited Mom and Dad's favorite diner and the Natural History Museum. It was very interesting, but after African Mammals and Marine Life, we had had it. The following day, I needed to work on Christmas dinner, so i parenti went all by themselves to Macy's and looked at the windows. That night we went to the Methodist church for a midnight candlelight service. It was beautiful and cozy.
The nice thing about this visit was that we went to see some parts of NYC that I had not been to and was longing to see: the Southstreet Seaport and Wall Street. We have been learning a lot about the history of New York via a Ric Burns documentary- so it was interesting to see Federal Hall and Trinity Church. We also went to the Drowsy Chaperone, which was great- cute story, good dancing/singing. Mom and Dad have seen more Broadway shows than I have and they thought it was one of the best. The last day we had brunch at Sarabeth's, a family tradition and then went to midtown. We walked in the rain with the crowds around the Rockefeller Christmas Tree and into Saks Fifth Ave- we also ended up walking ten blocks to Lord and Taylor. But Mom said that they were the prettiest windows and she found a pair of shoes she had been obsessing about. They left yesterday morning after a huge breakfast at our neighborhood diner. I think they are worn out by us, but we had so much fun. If it had been a bad trip I wouldn't so sad to see them go home.
Thank goodness our neighbor lent us her table and chairs. I also loved being able to cook for someone other than Mr. and using all our beautiful serving pieces from our wedding china! I made a homemade chicken soup on Christmas eve day, a few breakfasts and we had dessert and coffee almost every evening....
Isn't my dad cute!?!
Mr. got us a gigantic plasma screen TV and I got him lots of socks and underwear.
He also got me a big mama Kitchen-aid stand mixer!!! I have always wanted one, but we don't really have any counterspace for it. We still don't but who cares? It is awesome!
Ignore the fact that Mom's eyes are closed- this is a great photo.
Mr. getting all artistic on us.
Mom and Dad had to take photos of the traveling duck...at the Brooklyn Bridge...
On the Staten Island Ferry..
