New York part II

What trip to New York isn't complete without a stop at Tiffany's?? That's my little treat to myself. Last time it was a necklace, this time it was a ring. I was so excited for the little blue box.

And I had to have my Magnolia bakery cupcakes. These are so good.

Nancy and Josh wait for the ferry at Battery Park.

The group I was in charge of. Baily, Stephanie, Tasha, Laura and Alisa. They were so fun.

This was one of my favorite activities: Walking across the Brooklyn Bridge. I think the bridge is so cool. I loved it. The kids complained, of course.

Next stop was Radio City Music Hall.--Home of the Rockettes! Ok, this I really enjoyed and I should have taken more pictures. The students asked what was so cool about this place and I said it's where the Rockettes perform. Their response: Who??

We took a tour through the place. Because it's a Historic Landmark, they have to keep everything looking like it did in 1930's. It was so cool. We even got to meet a Rockette. We asked her to do a high-kick, she said she wasn't warmed up. I was like--LAME. Hello.

So I had to try one myself.

and it's harder then you think to get the leg up there!!

Griesmar thought he could do better. I think mine is higher.

Next stop: Chinatown.

Me and Mason: Zoolander-ing it.

We had a good time in Chinatown. I ended up buying sunglasses and perfume and a purse. Goodtimes. We saw another play that night. We saw Adams Family the first night, Billy Elliott, In the Heights and Lend Me a Tenor. I liked them all. They were great. I was not ready to come home, but I was so tired.

After a 45 minute subway ride and an airtrain situation and then a 4 1/2 hour flight, we made it home.

These picture crack me up. They were so tired. I can't wait for the next trip.

New York-Spring Break

This year for Spring Break, I headed to New York with the drama department. We took 60 students to the big city. I was pretty excited. After the red-eye flight we arrived in New York and checked in and then headed to a Dance studio. This picture cracked me up.

Students doing a warm up. Next stop: Top of the Rock. This was a great view of the city.

We were so tired. But we managed to have a good time. Then off to the hotel for mandatory nap time. I was so excited.

Then it was off to our play. We saw Adams Family.

After the play we stopped for some cheesecake at Jr's. It was so good. We had cheescake every night.

I love Times Square. I just can't get enough of the lights and people everywhere.

The next day started with a stroll through Central Park. This place is HUGE. I love seeing the park in the middle of the city.

The whole group. They were such great kids.

More to come...

California part II

We spent some time at the 3rd Street Promanade. Lisa and I needed a restroom so bad and we thought it was kind of funny that we had to pay a quarter to open the door.

This is our favorite cookie place. AKA: the Cookie Nazi. We love it. They have the best ice cream sandwiches.

And what trip to California is complete without the beach? I loved running on the strand every morning. Is there a better way to start your day?

Ahh, I love LA.

While in LA, we ate at Coogies. Our favorite brunch place in Malibu. We actually had a celebrity sighting. We saw Lauren Conrad, from The Hills. It was so exciting.

These are my favorite pic of my sisters:

I had a great time with my family.