New York - Day 2 - The Subway

I'm on the subway to Times Square alone. And i'm feeling like this is the bravest thing i've ever done! The people aren't necessarily rude but they are sooo quiet. A packed subway and you can hear a pen drop. I really just want to say, "Gooood mornin, y'all! How's everyone?". I'm seriously tempted to do so but I think they may beat me up and take my money, so I'll refrain. No one looks up. Do they all have self esteem issues? No one looks at anyone else. I found myself bouncing from face to face and when they catch me they look at me as if to say, "What you lookin at?!?" So, I pulled out my iPhone and now I look like the rest of them. And since Im not allowed to speak, maybe I fit in? I seriously doubt it though. I told the concierge my first and last name and she picked up on the accent immediately. Said it reminded her of some nice, Southern jazz. Yikes. She sold me a buss tour. I had planned to tackle this thing all alone but I think a tour could be right up my alley. Maybe someone will talk on the tour. Y'all know me, I'm a talker and I need a little chit chat in my life today!

Ok I can't understand the accent of the subway driver man so it's time to pull out my map, in true tourist fashion and figure out where the heck I am!

Pics to come later today, if I make it back alive that is!

It's Closer Than You Think

Avery got another package in the mail from Lynn and Charles (Charlie's dad and stepmom). When you start getting snowman dresses in the mail, this can only mean one thing: Christmas is closer than you think! While the weather is still 89 degrees on any given day, it's hard to imagine that it's coming. But in two months we'll all be gathered around a Christmas tree celebrating Christmas Eve! Hard to believe, huh!

Thanks for the adorable dress, Lynn! She LOVES it! And the owl outfit is too cute :)

Hellllloooooooooo NEW YORK!

New York - Day 1

I woke up this morning at 5:30. Wide awake. I wanted to turn my brain off and go back to sleep but I just couldn't. After all, this is the day one of my dreams was coming true. I was going to mark something off the "Bucket List" today! We headed to the Monroe Airport and I must say the brand-new terminal was fabulous! We were there pretty early and luckily Charlie knew the guy that checked us in! Our connection flight was going to be different but he pulled some strings and got me in on Charlie's earlier flight. I was pretty happy about that. We flew on a tiny little plane and takeoff was scary, but we met a really nice lady that flies on that plane every 2 weeks so she assured us we would live - lol. She also told us to follow her in Dallas and showed us where to go - what a blessing! That place is SO HUGE I was amazed. Worlds different than ole MLU!

In Dallas, we boarded a jet and the takeoff was much smoother but the landing was very rough. Laguardia seemed much smaller than Dallas and we found our luggage very quickly (but not before Charlie got to use the word 'dadgum'....oh dear!). Within a few minutes in NYC, I heard about 5 different accents and saw men wearing yarmulke's and hijab's (yes i had to google those - ha!). Our cabbie was quite the talker. Bless his heart, he wrote a list of things I should see - Statue of Liberty, the MET, Times Square. He didn't realize I have a full 6 day agenda! HA! He did tell me to steer clear of Coney Island and I was thankful for that advice!

Okay that is enough jabbering for now! I just took a very long, very hot shower and now I'm going to fall asleep in my very big, comfy bed. Just outside the open window are the quiet sounds of the city street and a beautiful New York skyline. I can't believe I'm going to wake up in NEW YORK CITY tomorrow! Good night, y'all!




Our hotel - Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge

Another Dentist Visit

After our first trip to the dentist, I wasn't looking forward to going back. Kool Smiles did not do the trick for this mama. I mentioned this to our dentist and he said that he could see Avery. They were amazing with her. I am so glad we made the switch. She let Avery squirt water in a cup and suck it out with the different tools they use, to show her they weren't scary. They even blew up one of the gloves for her to play with. She had a great time and no cavaties - yay!

Lil Indian

Well, that's just about the cutest lil Indian I've ever seen...wouldn't you say so!?! For more about our day at the Indian Village...head over to Nonna's blog!

Husbands

I often wonder what I would do without my husband. I will not say that this thing called marriage is easy, by any means, although my parents sure made it look easy! But I know that it's worth it. Usually the things that are worth the most in life, require the most attention, work, love and sacrifice. Marriage is no different. I think for the most part, it gets easier as you go. You realize that pushing those buttons just because you're not getting your own way, will be a mistake. You certainly learn to choose your battles. I am so happy God gave me this man to walk through life with. I don't think there is a single day where he doesn't make me giggle. He is a better dad than I could've ever imagined. And he loves me. He loves me so much, that in the middle of a college football game he didn't think twice about changing my tire! I am so glad God made husbands, because I certainly don't know a thing about changing a tire...or mowing grass...or fixing a leaky sink!

Starbucks Love

In my opinion, there are few better ways to start your day than a Salted Caramel Mocha frap and a pumpkin cream cheese muffin. Fall at Starbucks is glorious and after a not so great night of rest, I always decide the day will call for a Starbucks breakfast! It really helps me get out of bed some mornings - lol! Recently, Avery earned all the stickers on her potty chart and I told her we can do whatever she wanted - go buy a new toy, go to Orange Leaf, Chick fil A, Starbucks....she quickly chose Starbucks and I was one happy mama. I mean...what's not to love?

There's big comfy chairs...

And chocolate milk...

And cake pops, oh my!

I see many more Starbucks dates in our future!

Avery Meets Spongebob

A few weeks ago Spongebob was at the Natchez Mall, so after church we headed over to meet him. I'm not sure Avery knew what to think about this creature. She sure didn't know how to hug all of him! 

Front hug...

Side backwards hug...

Front backwards hug...

Now that's the stuff!

Little Artist

Avery loves to paint. Who knew how much fun a cheap paint set and a beautiful morning could bring!?!

It's hard to believe...

...in one week I'll be here! More posts and pics to come, you can be sure of that ;)