New York City (Times Square, Central Park, China Town)

I was really excited for Reese to see Times Square because I knew she would be in total awe of all the lights.  The moment we got off the subway Reese could do nothing but stare with her mouth open.  She was so entranced that she kept stopping and staring at all of the lights.  David finally put her on his shoulders and she was able to look around all that she wanted.

The poor thing was so tired she couldn't even muster up a smile!

I knew that I wanted to take Reese into Toys R Us because they have this awesome Ferris Wheel.  I'm not sure who was more excited, David or Reese, when we got the Scooby Doo car. 




There was this huge Wonka candy section but I wasn't able to go in because the store was closing *sniff sniff*
We then headed to the M&Ms World store because I knew Reese would love that place as well.  It was PACKED!  It was around 11 PM and I just love how NYC is still hopping!

After we left the M&Ms store we went across the street to the Hershey store where Reese got a pillow with "her" name on it.  Both girls were pretty tired so we headed back to the train back to Ryan's apartment to call it a night.

The next morning we rode the Staton Island ferry so David and Reese could get a better look at the Statue of Liberty.  David kept saying he didn't expect the statue to be so small.  We definitely need to take a trip to Liberty Island so David can see her up close.  After we got back we headed to the subway to go to Dylan's Candy Bar....my FAVORITE place in NYC!!!  Unfortunately it was jam packed and you could barely walk around. :(  We still had fun picking out candy and just looking around. 

This was the only picture that I got of Reese in front of Dylan's.  I can't remember what exactly she was doing...I think being a robot.

After we finished at Dylan's mom wanted to see the gardens in Central Park.  I of course took the opportunity to take some pictures of my girls.  Sorry for the overload!

Fierce!

 I absolutely adore this picture! :-)

Our next stop was China Town as mom wanted to stop at a bakery called Baby Cakes, I wanted to buy some pashminas and David wanted to buy a fake Rolex.  *sigh*  Yes David wanted to fulfill his wish of being the ultimate tourist in NYC.  On the way to Baby Cakes we passed Zarin Fabrics, for those that watch Housewives you know that Jill is owner of this store.  Ryan actually wanted her picture taken in front of the store.

Look at Reese, heehee!

David got to fulfill his wish of getting "Folex".  He was so excited about his purchase and how he had to be sneaky, etc, etc.  It wasn't until later that he realized that 2 of the knobs don't even work, ha!  We had to leave the next morning (with a car service, no subway/bus/walking for me!) and it was sad to leave Ryan.  I look forward to making many more memories on our visits to her!

I will end with a video of my sweet baby girl crying in her sleep. The video is dark but if you listen closely you can hear her.  I wonder what she was dreaming about!

New York City (Central Park & Battery Park)

After we explored the zoo (what little there was) we decided to walk around Central Park.  I have visited the park a few times and it's such a beautiful place to walk around and relax.



Our first stop was ICE CREAM!
A rare picture of me and my girl
Reese picked this exact spot out for her picture...she insisted!
The Mall
We had to make a stop at the carousel.  I just noticed David's head peeping around Reese.
I think all of the rocks around the park was Reese's favorite thing.  She could have played on them for hours.

Ryan's apartment is a few blocks from Battery Park so we walked there to take a look at the Statue of Liberty.  We didn't actually go to Liberty Island but we did ride on the Stanton Island Ferry to get a closer look of the statue.  I've been before but David hasn't.  I'd like to go back and take Reese up close.  I think she would be amazed by how big it is.




A few rare pictures of me and Reese together

We then headed back to Ryan's apartment and headed to Times Square to see it at night!

New York City!!! (Central Park Zoo)

We had lots of fun in NYC and so I have lots to share!!!  It really does stink that Ryan moved so far away, but I guess one positive is that it will be fun to visit her.

Every other time I have gone to NYC I stayed in my company's corporate apartment so I always caught a cab and went straight there.  Well, Ryan SWORE to me that it was super easy to catch the bus from the airport, grab the train, and then walk a few blocks to her apartment.  I was really unsure of this and agaisnt my better judgement I did what she said.  MISTAKE!!!!!!!!!!!!  Imagine three adults, a five year old, a five month old, a bunch of suitcases, bags, and a stroller.  Oh and in case you were wondering NYC doesn't really have elevators down to the subway.  It had to be one of the worst experiences of my life.  Needless to say we took a car service for the trip back to the airport!

This is where I will begin the fun...



It was really cute to see how excited Reese and Ryan were when they saw each other
Reese thought the subway was pretty cool


She wanted to take her picture by all the tile work of animals


We spent an hour or so at the Central Park Zoo.  It was really small and not that great.
The actual Children's Petting Zoo was actually more fun.  Reese is posing on an acorn for me since I love squirrels.
A big egg!

I thought this duck with a blue bill was so neat!




I love this picture of the two of them.  It was sooooo funny seeing David getting in and out of this thing!
Here is a video so you can experience the humor as well!






After Reese played in the children's zoo we headed off to explore more of Central Park

Take a bite!

Just a random picture...

How yummy are those cheeks!!!

Baby Bird

Just a random video of my cutie little girl.  She flaps her arms like she's going to take off!

"Excuse Me"

OK, I admit that in the Hall household we are pretty liberal when it comes to the bodily functions.  We do however still teach Reese proper manners and when/where it is OK to pass gas, etc.  We have been working on "excuse me" when she does do it.  Well, I am telling you all of this so I can tell you a funny story (if you're not already dying of laughter).  Reese was in the bathtub playing by herself and I was in Rowie's room putting on her PJs.  I hear Reese say "Excuse me".  So I go in there and I ask her "Reese why did you say excuse me?"  She informs me that she "pooted".  I then remind her that it's OK to poot in the bathroom and no one is around.  She says to me "But mommy I'm in here!  I have to say excuse me to myself!!!"  All I could do was say "OK" and walk out and laugh!

The Zoo

We headed to the zoo for our annual trip with the Wards.  Brady and Reese were so cute together.  They held hands and would have these little conversations about what they saw.


My little diva getting ready for the zoo!










I tried to take a picture with Rowie but all she cared about was removing her sunglasses, she did not like them!

Mum Mum!!!

We tried out letting Rowan self feed.  I thought it was going to be too early but once again my girl can master anything involving food!  She may not look like me but she is definitely showing some of my personality traits! :)

Just because....

I haven't picked up the camera often enough with Rowan so David got home early one night and I snapped a few pictures. 


I don't think she was ready for the camera, LOL
Now I'm ready :)


Sisters!!!!

I am really noticing in these pictures just how chubby Rowie is!  She has some massive cheeks!

1st Solids

I guess it really was a given that Rowie was going to love solid food, LOL.  The doctor didn't want us to introduce cereal because she doesn't really need the carbs.  So, she had sweet potatoes and LOVED it!  Reese had some issues getting used to solids but not Rowie!  I did the best I could with pictures but it's hard to feed and take pictures at the same time :).



All she cared about was watching her big sister




Here is a video of the feeding I took with my phone.  It's my first time uploading a video so I really hope it works!  Please ignore my annoying voice!
Any guesses on how the feeding ended????

My little chunker!

There is no denying that Rowie is a little chunker.  This was confirmed at her 4 month appointment.  Rowie weighed 16 lbs 4 oz (95th percentile), height 24 1/4 in (50th percentile), and her head was in the 25th percentile.  I'm not quite sure where she got that little head from because David and I have big ole noggins!  She has gotten taller as she was in the 25th percentile at her 2 month appointment.  I'm sure you noticed that I said she was in the 95th percentile for weight!  Rowan gets one formula bottle a day and the doctor wants us to dilute the bottle or give her straight water if she will take it.  She also said that we are to skip the cereal and go straight to veggies as she doesn't need the carbs.  We aren't trying to have her lose weight but just slow down the rate in which she does gain it.  We shall see how she does at her next appointment.  I do love her "little" rolls though.  :-)  I can't believe she's four months old and that it's time to start solids; where has the time gone???