Lucky for Gabe, we were there for Hanukkah and lit the candles every night. He is totally obsessed with the 'norah' and the candles that go along with it. Our first night there, we got right to business with lighting candles and opening lots of gifts.
Menorah lighting with Audrey...
The next morning was a fun filled day, starting with The Big Apple circus. Gabe loved it and now we know he'll be ready for the real deal, The Ringling Brothers Circus, next year. G stayed mostly on my lap but lap hopped in the second half. When he was sitting on the end, he let the rhythm grab hold of him and totally 'got down with his bad self' by dancing up a storm in the aisle. Everyone in our section was watching him and he almost got pulled into the ring (but I suspect they thought he was too young.) I honestly had cramps from laughing so hard. There were no pictures allowed during the show, but I'll try to get a video of his latest moves.
The ring...
Showing off his swag with Alex...
After the circus we refueled with lunch and then took a nice city walk for some dessert. I insisted that we go to Milk Bar. We had wanted to try Momofoku but it wasn't to be, so we 'settled' for David Chang's bakery instead. We literally ordered everything available on the menu: every pie, cookie, croissant, and malt ball available. Everything was delicious and unique.The menu...
The inside...
The only Korean was snoozing...
Sampling our treats...
After Milk Bar we took a walk on 5th avenue and checked out the fabulous lights (I WISH I had more pics) on the way to FAO Schwartz.
Trump Tower...
Time Warner Center after blue M&M's...
Inside FAO Schwartz...
Saturday we went to a Hanukkah party in NJ. Sunday morning/afternoon we ate like kings and then it was back to the city for more lights! Gabe fell asleep on the way, so Dave, Audrey and I hopped out to see the tree at Rockefeller Center while Alex and G circled.
The tree...
One with Santa...
Next we were all off to Bryant Park for the tree, skating, and shopping there. This was just what you want NY to be: festive with the decorations, ice skating, great Christmas tunes piping through the speakers and wasn't too crowded.
What a fun group...
KS's igloo...
Checking out the lights...
We wrapped up the evening with an awesome (seriously, one of the best I've ever had) Korean BBQ meal in K-town.Can you see G&D?...
The restaurant...
Horsing around with Audrey after dinner...
Monday it was time to head home. We had such a wonderful time hanging with family and showing our boy NYC. We'll be back!
21 comments:
Looks like you had a wonderful time. I love the pictures!
It looks like you packed a ton into your trip. How awesome that Gabe is such a chill traveler.
NY looks so cool decked out for the season.
what a fabulous trip!!!! i don't drink milk, but i'm fascinated by the milk bar!
Wow! Looks super fun! I LOVE the Kate Spade tent! =) Gabe looks like he is enjoying it all!
What FUN!!! Now *I* want to go! Esp. to Milk Bar. So many drool-worthy goodies!
You really caught NYC at the right time. Sounds like (and looks like) you had an absolutely fabulous time there! I love that city in December. So much cheer. Oh the Milk Bar! How I dream of going there some day! Glad Gabe was a good traveler and had so much fun. I need to get photos up of his friend Max lighting the 'norah in Denver :)
PS - I love Gabe in that adorable hat, and PLEASE share video of the aisle dancing at the circus!!!
*sigh* I sure do heart that city! What a fantastic time you had. Now you are giving me the travel bug to go! I also want to see those dancing moves on video, Gabe! And OF COURSE Ringling Brothers is the real deal!
What a way to celebrate the holidays! You know how to do it up right. Also, who knew Kate had more than just bags?
what an awesome trip! you guys really hit the town and got to do and see so much! and yes, as the others have said, i'm now dying to see those dance moves. that must have been hysterical! :)
wow! So nice trip!
Looks very fun1 Envy you so much!
I like milk so much..
Milk Bar...oh..i become curious about it!
Somday i will go to NY!! :)
Younng min and you all looks very happy!
i've been looking forward to this post ever since we talked about it earlier this weeks. it looks and sounds all too wonderful! i'm so glad gabe did so well and you had such an awesome time with family. i love that last photo of dave and gabe - so sweet!
That seriously looks like an amazing trip! Wow! NYC at Christmas looks just beautiful, and yay for Gabe doing so well! And I've decided--I have to go to the Milk Bar. Soon. :)
Oh I love NYC for the holidays. The trip looks amazing!!!
it looks spectacular! wow!! glad you all had a fun-filled (and busy!) trip!
What a fun trip! I loved the pictures of all of the lights. I've never been to NY, but it looks beautiful this time of year!
[feeling very "homesick" right now since NYC was my city for 23 years...]
LOVE this post. LOVE it! From the holiday celebrations, to the 'norah, to the circus, to the lights, to the FOOD... ALL of it. What a great time of year to be in the city.
And SHILLA! I'm even more jealous of that then milk bar! I've tried three times to get there and three times have failed... I must hear more at some point...
I've alwasy wanted to go to NYC at Christmas!! Looks amazing - the lights, the igloo (love KS!) and the FOOD!!! I've only been there in March. Looks like everyone had a blast!
Looks like so much fun. You sure got to do a LOT in a short time. You are all troopers. We almost went to that same Korean BBQ place when I was there. My friends also said it was the best around!
Fab.ulous. You guys did so much during your visit! I'm thinking the O family should visit NYC at Christmas in 2011! I have a year to convince Josh. :-)
Wow! What a great trip. Looks like you hit a LOT of sights. What a good traveler you are. I love that Gabe loves the "norah"...so cute. Holiday are so wonderful through the eyes & heart of a 2-year-old!
Holy cow!! I'm so stinkin' jealous of your trip!! NY looks so fun around the holidays. I'd love to see it that time of year.
I have to see Gabe dancing - it sounds hilarious! I hope there is a video coming soon. I laughed at the "the only Korean was snoozing caption" - wake up Gabe you're in the Milk Bar!
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