last monday, mom and i went to NYC for a few days for some shopping…and eating….and seeing shows….but mostly shopping. it was the first time i had been back since we moved to raleigh, and i LOVED every minute of being there! here are some iphone photos of our trip…
the empire hotel.
our room.
view from our bedroom.
view from our living room.
antipasti at cafe fiorello.
shopping at bendels.
fifth ave.
listening to live opera on the steps of lincoln center.
then listening from our hotel room with the windows open.
walking in central park.
our favorite french pastries.
anything goes with mom and sarah.
cheese plate in the hotel lobby with sarah.
shopping on 5th.
lunch at the mandarin oriental, overlooking the city.
war horse at lincoln center.
as you can see, it was a fabulous trip. i sort of hate that im just a visitor in NYC now, and not a local, but i love the city as much as ever. thanks mom for a great first trip back!
***both of the shows we saw were AMAZING, for two totally different reasons! anything goes is happy and funny, and war horse is emotional and intense, but i loved both of them so much. highly recommend!
from the desk of tara hope... 
Please tell me you ate at least 5 macarons for me! I love them! And can anything be more beautiful? Nope!
Also, what was that guy doing with that huge ballon? Awesome picture.