Whimsical Wednesday's

Today I woke up and decided to venture outside of Harlem. Like a packhorse, I got us out the door with a picnic, diaper bag built for 2, water toys, sand pile toys, sunscreen, towels and had such a great day! A day with wonderfully insightful friends, perfect sunlight and the sweetest kids even a metrocard can't buy!



Oh really, nothing but a smile on his face again! BTW, promise I washed his outfit!

New found friend, Tedrah!

Waking up from an Ergo nap!

We walked to the Hudson and showed Kajsia the Statue of Liberty. She saw her first waterway taxi and loved the bubbles they produced upon arrival at their terminal. Every seagull was given a big wave and a boisterous, "HELLO SEAGULL! WHERE YOU GOING?"

Perfect toddler sized swings...

The Rockefeller Park lived up to the hype on mommypoppins.com. It was dreamy! Sand boxes galore, slides for all sizes, sprinklers, a (sandy) water pool and this cool circular bicycle contraption (see pictures below) all within a stone's throw of the Hudson River. It was well worth the schlepping of the subway stairs!

Where was this when we were kids?

Tedrah, Kajsia, Elliott and Chase on this bicycle built for 10. You know it's been a successful day when they pass out in the stroller before you get to the subway. They snore thru all the high school kids clammoring to get each others attention and the not so smooth hike up the subway stairs.

A huge fan of the 2 train!

I have decided that with this new found time, I need to be more spontaneous with my children and husband. As we were sitting as mom's today talking this young, blonde, well-suited professional walked by and just stared at us while clutching her briefcase. I told one of the women, do you remember what it was like to be her? My friend's witty reply, "Yes, but now you don't HAVE to wear make-up, you GET to wear flip-flops every day and you have FUN!" Even with two kids in tow, I can still go on adventures. I canW do as much, if not more than that young professional. My new resolution... on a whim Wednesday's! It's time to get out and really SEE the city I love and DRINK it all in.

Memorial Day Amusement

All 4 of us
Pier 17 (aka South Street Seaport) where the fun began!


Seeing double
Street art near Gouvenors Street
Kajsia and dad are both officially tired!


The fam at South Street Seaport at the end of the day


Not only a smile, but the belly laugh accompanies it. BTW - the bib is always attached because this man can spit! Gallons...
Checking out the incoming helicopter's... she can spot them anywhere
They really do play well with each other and he lights up when she takes the time to talk to him, "Hi, baby Brannick!"
I'm miss independent and can do it on my own!


Brannick's smile melts my heart like a popsicle on a hot day!
Looking at all the ships in the harbor!

Here was our gorgeous day at South Street Seaport. It was a great way to kick off our summer with ice-cream, water fountains, shrimp and scallops and picturesque views of the Brooklyn Bridge. We had an incredible sun filled day. Kajsia loved running on the pier after the pidgeons and playing with NYC street art. Brannick was tickled to be riding shot-gun in the stroller.

I am grateful to family members (great-grandpa's, great-uncle's, grandpa's, cousin's and Aunt Diane), friends (Shane, Cameron) and strangers who have served our country and those who have given their lives. For my opportunities as a woman, to practice my religion and for my family's many freedoms a day to remember just doesn't seem to be enough!