Brock and Jill and Greyson - Round Two - Day 2 - Northpark Mall and Taste of Fort Worth

What to do - what to do?  I have a driving schedule for today and am trying to figure out how to fit some fun in.  Mister has to be in Irving for meetings from noon to eight.  Brock is in conference until 4.  Jill and Greyson are ready for anything.  We let Brock and Jill sleep in a bit and get Greyson fed and ready for the day.  He and I leave to pick her up and decide to go be mall walkers for a bit (I have to be back at the house by 11 to take Mister to Irving - this is one of those times when one car is a bit harried and Mister's meetings were TOTALLY unexpected when we planned this visit with Brock and Jill).

Brock and Jill and Greyson - Round Two - Day 1 - Arboretum and Klyde Warren

 Spring has arrived in Dallas and so has my niece, Jill, and her family.  I am off to pick her up this morning for a bit of a walkabout.  Dallas Blooms is in its third week and I still haven't been.  It's time.  With quick hugs and looks to hurry from the hotel staff, we start making our way there.  Oh goodness --- the parking lot is pretty full and we have a bit of a walk, but it will be worth it.  I promise.  First stop is the gift shop as Greyson needs a hat.  Done and away we go.

Into the garden and AHHHHH -

Celebration! Or Not?

 A few months ago, I spotted an upcoming event on Facebook and tagged it.  Here is what it read:

Back in Dallas and FABULOUS Weather, So . . .

 Dallas weather is soooo beautiful today that we cannot stay in the house.  When at the airport in New York yesterday, I was craving a donut and do you think I could find one?  So sad.  By the time I gave up the hunt, Mister wanted one, too.  He was as sad as me.  So . . . first thing this morning, he is off to find donuts and we even visit two places to test taste.  So funny.

Leaving New York City - Travel Home Day

 Well, the past five days have been simply magical!  Seriously.  Just us two time was what the doctor ordered and we had a blast.  The only unhappy part is that we have to go home today.  I know, right?  A subway to the bus station and we're spending our last few minutes on the streets of New York.  We're not even in Manhattan anymore since we caught this bus in Queens.  It's a double size bus and they are always fun so I have a seat right at the middle to giggle as we turn.  The simple things in life can bring absolute joy.  Is this guy filming me?

New York City - Happy Birthday Mister!! - Day 5

 Happy Birthday to my Love!  He has hit another milestone and apparently so has Lady Liberty.  Pretty cool, right?  Well, hers is not quite "on" the milestone, but three years from 150 is pretty cool.

New York City - Day 4

 With Day 4 beginning, this is now the longest trip to New York City that I have been blessed to do.  I'm sooooo excited to still have two full days here --- now to get going.  We are starting the day a bit somber and heading down to the 9/11 Memorial.  One quick subway ride away and - behold - One World Trade Center (formerly called Freedom Tower) standing majestically.  This is the main building of the rebuilt World Trade Center Complex.  As we all know, the original Center was comprised of seven buildings, all of which were destroyed.  The Pullman Performing Arts Center sit below and in front for this picture.