Thanksgiving in New York

We miss Ray and Jess, bottom line! We never get to spend time with them, and this year we decided that we would make the trip with Gavin to see them on Thanksgiving. We found direct flights, which was a Godsend, and left Thanksgiving morning with us 3, and Nana & Papa. Gav did so great on the flight out there. We passed him between Eric and I, and his Nana and Papa. They were happy to entertain him and Papa even let him have his own seat and go to town on some cups, and magazines! 

When we got to Ray and Jess's apartment, Jess had everything prepared for our big Thanksgiving dinner. Everything was so great! I should've taken more pics, but I suck. Jess's Aunt Ann and Uncle Rich also joined us for dinner. The next day, on Black Friday, we decided we should take Gav into the city to experience it for the first time! 

Snuggle time with Papa

Already tired, but ready for a day in the city

Horse Carriage ride in Central Park

Aunt Jess, Gav, and Nana

FAO Shwarz

One of the many beautifully decorated buildings (Fendi)

Nana with her boys

Saturday we spent the day inside watching football and being lazy. Sunday we got to see some of my favorite New Yorkers, Laura, Charlie, Charlotte, and Kaitlyn. I worked with Laura when we lived here, and she was definitely my closest friend. Since I have left, her and Charlie have had 2 beautiful little girls (who didn't really look at the camera!). I didn't even get a pic with Laura bc we were so busy chasing kids, but we had a great time catching up. They brought Gav a late birthday present, which he loved!

Overall we had a great trip! We are so glad that we made it out to see Ray and Jess, since we can't be there when baby Lincoln is born. And we won't get to go back for awhile now, because we'll have 2 little ones and a very busy schedule. Thanks Uncle Ray and Aunt Jess for being such awesome hosts, and we miss and love you very much!

Peace out New York