I totally didn’t realize that the Fourth of July fell on a Friday… until Thursday. And I totally forgot that most people take the day off of work…. until Thursday. So I had an unexpected, but very much welcomed, long weekend. (And I basically took off Thursday afternoon too. Because, well, I felt like it.)
I was worried about being in the city for the Fourth… last year, I went home to Tampa. But I’m kind of exhausted from traveling. Especially now that I have Teddy, I just hate having to leave him behind and I really don’t like flying with him. I did some serious traveling since the beginning of the year, but it’s been terribly nice to just stay put. Weekends in the city during the summer are sacred, in my opinion. (Plus, everyone else flees to the Hamptons– especially on the Upper East Side– so it’s kind of quieter!)
I made Garrett and Matthew come to the Ed Sheeran concert. It’s part of the Today Show summer concert series. Everywhere we read online, it said you’d be fine if you were in line by 6am. Well, we got there at 5am were SO FAR BEHIND. The line was insane. (And frankly, the concert was hard to enjoy after standing in line for so many hours and being squished into these little gates. But we had a blast hanging out with each other, concert or no concert.)
Obviously, we followed up with breakfast at Penelope’s. One of my favorite spots that always has the longest lines so I tend to avoid it. But we wrapped up the Today Show early enough where we didn’t have to wait. So delicious. Plus, they gave us some festive Fourth of July straws. And then we all took the longest naps ever.
We thought it would be a great idea to try to see the fireworks downtown. Miraculously the rain had disappeared and we made the long trek down. Rookie mistake. That’s where everyone goes to see the fireworks. It was fun to see everything going on, but we much preferred the Upper East Side.
After a quick dinner (#burgersandfries), we caught the sunset on the East River and hung out waiting for the fireworks. Pretty low-key up there, just the way we like it! Matthew caught Garrett and me in action taking sunset pictures hahaha.
Saturday was just filled exploring and shopping (and ice cream, of course). Definitely one of the best walking days around the city, even if it was tremendously hot!
And errands and catching up on Sunday. Just in case you thought Teddy didn’t have a good weekend too… here’s a picture of him during one of his many trips to the park. Pure joy!
Looks like you had a great long weekend! Your pics are amazing, as always 🙂 I agree that sometimes it's just so nice to have no plans on a holiday and relax.
Looks like a great way to spend the weekend! Love the pictures!
I spent the holiday weekend in DC, and it was my first time there. I fell in love with the city…and thought of you, too, when I was in Georgetown! But wow, what a neat city. I was lucky enough to experience some of the local things, since I was staying with a friend who lives there. I never knew that "brunching" was such an important thing until now 🙂
Love this, Teddy looks so cute running around. I could never let Howl off his leash, he's rotten. And your sweater is so cute! I want it. Mana Fashion and Happy Things
Thank goodness we’re getting out of town this weekend. I am incredibly sick of this rain!!! Even if it rains while we’re at the beach, it’ll be better than being cooped up in the house.
Sporty Sister is in Spain… I’m so jealous! We’ve been getting the occasional Facebook message. (Mine today: “I had something to tell you, but I don’t remember hahahah”) My parents and I were planning on going to Sarasota for the fourth sans SS. It would be really weird to vacation as an only child, but oh well. We decided to stay in the Long Boat Key Club, pictured above. My parents have been there and love it.
A couple of weeks ago, my best friend in the whole in entire world (since we were 4) texted me and asked what I was doing for the fourth. I told her and she said that her plans cancelled and she had a plane ticket that she needed to refund. YAY!!! Colie is going to be joining us!!! So here’s the deal. We’re taking two cars down to Sarasota tomorrow afternoon. Colie flies in on Saturday, so I’m going to drive back up and get her and then drive back down!
I’m planning my outfits now (think: coverups and bsuits). I just cannot wait!
I’ll be taking a short hiatus while I’m gone, but when I’m thinking there’s going to be a surprise when I get back…. HINT.
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Glad you had a great weekend! Gorgeous pics, love the scenery!
Xo, Tori @ Victoria Grace
Teddy is just so cute in that last picture! Pure joy is right 🙂
Alyssa | Keep It Simple
That running dog picture makes my heart so happy 🙂
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Glad you enjoyed the 4th! our weekend was filled with laughs, obvs. Also, sunburn.
xx WC
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Love your photos! Glad you had a nice Fourth and the weather cleared just in time for fireworks.
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Vanessa
Great pictures, Teddy always looks like he's smiling in your photos!
-Alex
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that lobster sweater has become one of my all time favorites since I purchased it last summer! it looks darling on you Carly 🙂
Makeshift Munch
Glad you had a nice holiday! That picture of Teddy is adorable!!
Kendal // Life With Kendal
Love your photos! Sounds like you had a fabulous weekend!
Looks like you had a great long weekend! Your pics are amazing, as always 🙂 I agree that sometimes it's just so nice to have no plans on a holiday and relax.
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that sounds like a good weekend, and the picture of teddy is priceless!
xo, cheyenne
Sounds like an easy 4th of July! The best kind.
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Looks like you had a fun weekend!
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Looks like you had tons of fun!! Kind of jealous of your NYC life 🙂 haha
Annie
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It sounds like you had a great fourth of july weekend! Love all your photos!
Lauren,
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Looks like a great way to spend the weekend! Love the pictures!
I spent the holiday weekend in DC, and it was my first time there. I fell in love with the city…and thought of you, too, when I was in Georgetown! But wow, what a neat city. I was lucky enough to experience some of the local things, since I was staying with a friend who lives there. I never knew that "brunching" was such an important thing until now 🙂
DC brunching scene is a BIG deal. Way bigger than even NYC 🙂 haha
Even better you got Thursday afternoon off unexpectedly I am sure!
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I need that lobster sweater- so cute!
Love this, Teddy looks so cute running around. I could never let Howl off his leash, he's rotten.
And your sweater is so cute! I want it.
Mana
Fashion and Happy Things
Oh my gosh, you look like you had such a fun weekend! So jealous!