Thanksgiving Part 2 - NYC

We dropped the Carpenters off in NYC on Monday, let Lily get to school on Monday and part of Tuesday, then made our way back up to NYC on Tuesday to arrive in time for dinner in the big apple.  We started by arriving at the Essex House, which is a really nice Marriott overlooking Central Park.  We were welcomed into two very large adjoining rooms.  Very nice, especially for NYC standards.  Then we headed to the bar where cocktails were a mere $25/each.  I opted for a glass of water.  We were joined by two more Carpenters (Jake & Freya) who are living in Weehawken, NJ.  For dinner we all hit a crazy Asian/Dim Sum restaurant in Tribeca and had a great time.

The following day we made a run for Magnolia Bakery for breakfast, packed up and then headed out for a day on the town.  We hit Times Square, Fifth Avenue (a quick stop into American Girl store for Lily) and then Rockefeller Center.  We lunched on some tasty food at Bouchon and then headed to Radio City Music Hall to watch the Rockette's Christmas Spectacular.  It truly was an amazing time.

 Lily, Macy, Ahren & Freya

  Macy & Lily getting tourist gear

 The M&M store (all 3 floors) were a hit

Kim & Lily in front of the Avenue of Americas

 Radio City Music Hall

Inside Radio City for the Rockette's Christmas Spectacular

 

The window displays at Saks on Fifth Avenue definitely rival the Macy's ones

 Plus Saks has genuine Rockettes

 Rockefeller Plaza

Ferry ride back to Weekhawken, NJ