Happy Daddy Day!

This year for Father's Day we went into NYC with the little ladies to celebrate the Best Daddy Ever!! Shamefully, we have been avoiding going into the city with the girls... I don't know why, maybe the breastfeeding, potty training and two nap schedule? We conquered our fear (had no other excuses) and drove to the city for the day. We had a totally fun, non-stressful and gorgeous time celebrating our favorite guy. 

Happy Father's Day! Daddy & his girlies opening gifts and cards. 

First up was the Natural History Museum. The girls had a blast checking out the animals; the Peoples exhibits did tend to scare them, (think masks and bones) so we walked past those rather quickly. Lindsay's favorite animal she told us later was the cheetah... she like the polka dot fur. Madison who has a great love for most animals, was enchanted by the baby rhinos and the otters...  

 Dinosaur Bones!

They are both looking at the camera and smiling normal?! 

 Herd of elephants!

We worked up quite a hunger in the museum, and we walked across the street to have brunch at Isabella's. Mama and Daddy were super excited to discover that a free adult-only beverage came with our entree; we chose Bellini's!! Jarrett had a Filet Benedict: Filet with onion ring and au povire sauce... so decadent and rich; I had the Goat Cheese Omelet with marinaded tomato... delish. 

Daddy's Girl, Lindsay ;) When we told her we were going to New York city, we were surprised that she was excited and remembered it from books we read and shows we've seen.  

 The girls felt very 'fancy' eating in the city, and couldn't wait to finish eating so they could go to Central Park!

We took a leisurely stroll through Central Park, and it was a gorgeous and hot day. I was surprised to see so many folks out sunbathing. I guess when you only have two real months of summer, and limited days without thunder storm clouds, people get out as much as possible. I was feeling quite motherly, and wanted to bust out my sunscreen and say to all the folks (and my 21 year old self)... "Skin Cancer! Wrinkles!! Wear a hat!" Party Pooper..LOL.

The girls heard the tinkling music of the Carousel in the park and couldn't wait to take a spin...

 Throwing pennies in the fountain... make a wish!

 We walked down to FAO Schwarts for fun...

Water painting...there was so many things to try!

Lindsay and Madison had their own "Big" movie moment when they took a spin on the Big Piano!

We looked out the window and what did we see? Madison Avenue. 

 We walked around the corner with Madison Grace to take a picture with her street namesake.

Madison pointing to Madison Ave.

On our way back to our car we stopped for a sweet treat, gelato at Grom. We had a Grom in Malibu, and have not had it since we moved. Yum Yum! Much different view though. We drove the hour drive home and thought, "Let's do this again at Christmas Time!!" We love our Daddy Bear and had so much fun celebrating the wonderful Father, Son, Brother and Husband you are.

Happy Father's Day, Jarrett and Papa! We love you so much!