Thanksgiving morning as soon as the kids woke up we headed uptown to the Macy's Parade. Luckily we had great weather...cold temperatures but no wind (which for me makes all the difference). We bundled really good just in case and we ended up unzipping our coats and taking off our gloves and hats. We got there at 8:30 (we talked to people at church who went at 5:30). We couldn't see the street very well, but we didn't really need to because we could still see the floats and the balloons. It was pretty crowded...people trying to push through to the front and people getting mad at those people, but it wasn't too bad. We had some really nice people next to us who helped hold up Rachel and Tommy so they could see. The balloons were really something else and it was really fun to see live what I have grown up watching on TV.
Big eyes for those big balloons
Dad of the year right there!! Holding Tommy with Rachel on his shoulders.
Sailor Mickey
Rachel's favorite
Spider Man (for you Dan)
Horton
Seeing Buzz Lightyear come
To infinity and beyond!
After the parade we took a train to Connecticut to have dinner with a family Jake knows from his HR rotational group at Citi. Depite Tommy taking a spill and getting a huge lip and Katelyn cranky and not sleeping for more than 10 minutes we had a great time. It was once again nice to get out of the city and enjoy a relaxed evening with really good food. All the kids got along so well it was almost as if they weren't even there.
On Saturday we took Rachel (for part of her birthday) to the Rockettes Christmas Show. It truly was SPECTACULAR!! Honestly, I don't think I can find the right words to tell you how amazing it was. It's even hard to pick a favorite amongst all the routines. It was also fun for me because it took me back to my days of doing the Nutcracker and Drill Team.
In the beginning you put on 3D glasses as you ride with Santa Claus through New York City to the Music Hall. So fun! Then the Rockettes did a fabulous tap number to the Twelve Days of Christmas. The parade of the wooden soldiers was phenomenal. Here's a couple of pictures I took from the web.
Then the Rockettes get on a sightseeing bus and take you for a tour through New York City. It was neat how the bus would turn with the video behind it to get the real feel of driving through the streets. I loved going through Central Park and how they brought out a mini ice rink and then a fun dance in Times Square.
The multiplying Santa Claus scene was really fun too!
The finale Nativity Scene was remarkable...live camels,
gorgeous costumes and we were so impressed that they were not ashamed to show their Christianity.
It was a great way to start the season and to get us in the right spirit. When we got back home Rachel handed me a note that said, "DER MOM AND DAD THAK YOU FOR TAKENG ME TO THE ROCETES" Worth every penny right there. There's just something about gratitude and appreciation that melts your heart.
Our "front yard" to our apartment
I go in and out of "love affairs" (as they like to call them) with New York City and right now I'm really loving it. It's so fun to see the city get all decorated for the holidays and there's so many fun things to see and do this month. I'm really excited.
Big eyes for those big balloons
Dad of the year right there!! Holding Tommy with Rachel on his shoulders. 
Sailor Mickey
Rachel's favorite
Spider Man (for you Dan)
Horton
Seeing Buzz Lightyear come
To infinity and beyond!
After the parade we took a train to Connecticut to have dinner with a family Jake knows from his HR rotational group at Citi. Depite Tommy taking a spill and getting a huge lip and Katelyn cranky and not sleeping for more than 10 minutes we had a great time. It was once again nice to get out of the city and enjoy a relaxed evening with really good food. All the kids got along so well it was almost as if they weren't even there.
On Saturday we took Rachel (for part of her birthday) to the Rockettes Christmas Show. It truly was SPECTACULAR!! Honestly, I don't think I can find the right words to tell you how amazing it was. It's even hard to pick a favorite amongst all the routines. It was also fun for me because it took me back to my days of doing the Nutcracker and Drill Team.
In the beginning you put on 3D glasses as you ride with Santa Claus through New York City to the Music Hall. So fun! Then the Rockettes did a fabulous tap number to the Twelve Days of Christmas. The parade of the wooden soldiers was phenomenal. Here's a couple of pictures I took from the web.
Then the Rockettes get on a sightseeing bus and take you for a tour through New York City. It was neat how the bus would turn with the video behind it to get the real feel of driving through the streets. I loved going through Central Park and how they brought out a mini ice rink and then a fun dance in Times Square.
The multiplying Santa Claus scene was really fun too!
The finale Nativity Scene was remarkable...live camels, gorgeous costumes and we were so impressed that they were not ashamed to show their Christianity.
It was a great way to start the season and to get us in the right spirit. When we got back home Rachel handed me a note that said, "DER MOM AND DAD THAK YOU FOR TAKENG ME TO THE ROCETES" Worth every penny right there. There's just something about gratitude and appreciation that melts your heart.
Our "front yard" to our apartment
I go in and out of "love affairs" (as they like to call them) with New York City and right now I'm really loving it. It's so fun to see the city get all decorated for the holidays and there's so many fun things to see and do this month. I'm really excited.
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Rachie is so thoughtful! I love the shot of Jake with his kids all over him. I think he's more excited about his crazy fun kids than the parade. :)
I don't think there is anywhere that is more fun at Christmas time then NYC. I got to go with a school trip my junior year in high school and it was AMAZING! I remember skating, the lights, and all the windows dressed up. I have never seen anything like.
Thank you for all the fun pictures. I think you guys are going to have the best holiday season EVER!
I am so glad you had such a great holiday. You never know how those things may go with kids, but it sounds like it was all wonderful.
Rachel's spelling is amazing!
What a fantastic weekend. We have always wanted to do the parade. Maybe one year.
When we lived in Columbus, The Rockettes came there and we were able to watch their Christmas show. It really was amazing. That is so nice Rachel thanked you for it as well. What a sweet girl!
I WANT TO LIVE IN NYC!
I brought Daphne to your blog tonight to show her the pictures of the parade. She was so impressed that she decided that she needed to add going to NYC on her goal list.
. . . You guys are inspiration. :)
What a super Thanksgiving week-end. Wow! You are going to look back on this period(of living in NYC) and be amazed in two ways: that you survived and that it was so sensational!
Rachel is so cute! I can't even believe that. Everything you did looks awesome! We can't wait for February to see you all again.
Oh, I just noticed....is your heading picture out of your picture window???
Oh, I just noticed....is your heading picture out of your picture window???
Oh what fun. I totally wanted to see the Rockette's Christmas Show while it was here. It looks like it was a great show. I'm glad you were able to take Rachel to it. New York looks like the place to be for the holidays! Love you all!
The kids watched the parade and were looking for your kids. Their favorite was hello kitty too!
Bryn & I also watched the taylor swift 1 hr special on TV on thanksgiving too and she is in NYC for part of it. Bryn said she wants to go to New York with taylor swift and rachel. :)
I already commented on this post, but there's no way to comment on the main picture of your blog - so here you go: LOVE YOUR VIEW!!! Seriously. Worth a million - easy.
AWESOME!!! My mom and I went to the Rockettes here in Salt Lake - Loved it! Glad you guys had a good Thanksgiving!
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