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New York!

Ok, ok...yes, I know this blog is way overdue, but in my defense I've been SO busy.  My time at home, for the past month, has been only long enough to unpack, do laundry, repack and then be off again.  In fact, after two days of being home, we're leaving, again, tomorrow.  I finished the laundry tonight. We have many more blog updates in the queue; I promise I'll get to them soon. 

For those of you that know us, or at least Brent, you know that New York is a part of our lives.  Brent has been making an annual trip for 5 or 6 years, it's where we got engaged and we just love it!  With the exception of last year, when I was uncomfortably pregnant and didn't want to waddle the streets, we've gone every year.  Typically, we go before Thanksgiving to start off the holiday season.  This year, we went a little later-early December.  It was a nice change; we got to see NYC all decked out for Christmas.  My mom was nice enough to accompany us on the trip and help out with Brynlynn (we debated leaving her behind, but I just wasn't ready for the separation...). 

Get ready for a picture overload! 

First flight and she did awesome! We had several people comment on what a good baby she was. 

"Bye-bye San Antonio!"

First ride on the subway.

Grand Central Station

...we were there for the grand opening of the Apple store.

Bryant Park.


Crossing the Brooklyn Bridge!

First of many naps in the Bjourn.


Washington Square.



We were both pretty excited about it.  ;)



Mom's in there...look closely :)

Top of the Rock...it's hard to get a good picture with the cold wind and sun in your face.


Protesting! ;)

"No soup for you!"

Breakfast time!

Tavern on the Green...once a wonderful restaurant, now a gift shop. :(


Central Park.


(Our) Bow Bridge. :)


Rockefeller tree!


At Macy's "writing" her letter to Santa.






Radio City after the Rockette's Christmas Spectacular.

He's not the real Santa...she knows it.

 I tried to edit the pictures as best I could, but there are a lot.  We had a great time. Brynlynn was such a trooper!  She did great despite being out all day, being stuffed in layers of clothing, napping in a Bjourn and sleeping (and yes, she slept all night) in a strange place/new bed.  Looking forward to next year. :)
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