Christmas in New York

Christmas is my favorite time of the year.. I know it’s cliche, but I absolutely love the month of December. Cheesy Christmas movies and music, baking cookies (Which I haven’t actually gotten to just yet) decorating the tree with millions of lights

And wrapping my mutts up in lights

 

(Tuna wasn’t as willing as Hydro and Sammy were 2 years ago)

This year is quite a bit different. The holidays bring up a lot of emotions and memories. I found myself so confused. On the one hand, I wanted to boycott the holiday completely. But on the other hand, it’s time to start making some new memories and traditions as my life moves forward-.

So, this year.. G and I headed to New York to see the tree lighting at Rockefeller Center! 

The plan was to leave early so we could drive to New Haven, park the car and take the commuter rail into the city. BUT, I’m kind of a slacker sometimes and it took a little longer for me to wake up and get ready. Plus we had to make a Starbucks coffee stop

 The train ride was a couple hours long, but it went by pretty quickly. We arrived at 11:20- Grand Central Station is beautiful- I only wish the pictures I have of the ceiling did it any justice. 

 Straight from the station we started walking… It was such a warm and sunny day! 

The first tree of the trip- which I personally think is the prettiest… it actually has ornaments! 

 We walked through Times Square and up and down Fifth Avenue, stumbling onto some fun stuff. Like the ball thats dropped on New Years Eve! This thing is HUGE… I made sure to rub my hands all over that thing for good luck- I could use it… Just saying

 We wrote wishes down on confetti- which will be part of the confetti on New Years, too!

 Finally we made our way to the Rockefeller Center tree.. but first, Radio City.

 FINALLY the tree! Up close and personal.. Unlit, but still awesome!

 Then it was time for a little lunch.. We really wanted pizza, and after half an hour looking for a pizza parlor, we found a pizza truck- we are such locals..

 I went with the special slice of the day.. Broccoli Rabe

 SOOOO good! 

 Then it was time for more sight seeing..

 So amazing inside

 The tree lighting was scheduled for 7-9, but around 4 they started shutting down the streets and people were already waiting.. There was no way we were going to stand in one spot for 5 hours.. so we settled for seeing it unlit.. (We do have plans to see it after Christmas though!)

 We walked over to Jekyll and Hyde for dinner.. This place was fun! There were a ton of random things on the walls and in every corner..

All the servers were playing a part.. like a play.. and the food was pretty good too.  

 After dinner we met up with with G’s cousin Anna and his friend to grab a drink… and a shot-

 Off of a ski..  We were true New Yorkers as we hung out at a roof-top bar and watched the tree lighting on Tv. 

 While walking back to Grand Central, we ran into this little guy

 Coolest pup ever..  I’m pretty sure he was the richest dog in New York!

 We hopped on the train and I then proceeded to fall asleep on the ride home.. 

I think we have a great new tradition ;)