New York, New York

As one of my incentives at work, I was able to go to New York City for a training and was able to take TJ with me! It was the BEST thing ever!!! I love New York City and I love that TJ was able to finally see what all the huff and puff about. Although, I was a little worried it would be too city for him and he wouldn't live with me in my dream of living there some day- it turned out okay :)

I was born in New York City and have felt a bond to the city. Maybe because my parents spoke so highly of it and loved their time there or because I love the business of it all. I've always thought it would be fun to live there for a bit with just TJ and I and maybe a child or two.

It was an even better trip because for half the time my parents were there! Perks of working for my father ;) I flew out with on Monday and had trainings till Wednesday. TJ flew in on Wednesday night and we left Saturday.

Here are some pictures from the week trip.

I love flying across country and watching the landscape change.

Flying into NYC!

Practically landing on top of the houses!

Empire State Building
The view from our apartment! It was amazing to go to sleep and wake up to this view!

Mom and I went to a Martha Graham Ballet Performance. The theaters in New York City are amazing!

And then to a Broadway show Shuffle Along! SOOOO AMAZING!!! Fantastic dancing and Audra McDonald and her crew!! Loved it so much!!!

Grand Central Station

Welcome to New York Thomas Jay!

My favorite people in one place!

It was fun walking around with my parents in New York City. They lived here when they were first married and had three kids here. We walked by where my mom went to the doctor when she was pregnant with me and old places they lived and even stopped by this restaurant where they would splurge on BBQ chicken.

Central Park...how i love you!

Had to take TJ to all my favorite places in the park

He enjoyed seeing the big Dinosaurs.

And he finally experienced the rave about New York City pizza. That's pretty much we all ate :)

On the way to a Yankees Game. TJ thought this was a crowded train...haha he is going to be in for something when we get the chance to go to Tokyo.

Columbus Circle

Lincoln Square

I spy

We found the temple!

I was dying for a pretzel the entire trip. Finally bought one...wasn't as good as I thought it was going to be...

We met up with dear Mano chan and her hubby. Ate some Shake Shack and, which has the best fries. Then we went to Les Miserables together!

The city that never sleeps!

On our last morning in New York City, we walked down to Ground Zero and the area where my parents used to live. Got some breakfast at the farmers market and walked through the street fair that was happening.