Garrett’s birthday was four months ago, but we finally got around to doing his present! He loves helicopters so I knew a helicopter ride would be the perfect gift. (I gave him a toy helicopter with the gift certificate from Manhattan Helicopters for the ride on his actual birthday.) Between our two schedules, we couldn’t find a good time to go. Then I think we kind of forgot until I looked at the gift certificate and realized it expired at the end of January!
I’ve never ridden in a helicopter and it was completely different than I expected. I assumed the flight would feel choppy, but it was such a smooth ride! (Oh, and getting in the helicopter totally reminded me of the helicopter scene in Annie.)
I had the worst seat. It was just like the middle seat in a car, squished. The views were still great because the windows were huge, but it was difficult to get good photos since I couldn’t get that close.
Love this photo of Garrett with the Freedom Tower.
It’s so cool to see the city from this height and angle. Totally worth the trip whether or not you’re a tourist! We circled the Statue of Liberty and it was beautiful there with the city in the background.
If you want something fun or different to do, if you’re visiting or live here, you should definitely give the helicopter tour a try!
Have you done something touristy in your city that was super fun?
That is amazing!! Those photos are spectacular. I always love when my friends come and visit me because it gives me an excuse to do the touristy things. My favorite is go to all the museums in Chicago that I normally wouldn't go to.
That picture of you is BEAUTIFUL, Carly! I haven't been very touristy in my hometown (I live close to Cincinnati), but recently me and two of my close friends went ice-skating in the center of downtown and it was really fun! It's such a "typical Cincinnati-native" activity that I normally stay away, but it was fun! Glad you and Garrett had fun!
During my last semester of high school, my friends and I decided to do more photography and exploring. We went to an international school in China and are now mostly in different parts of the States for college, and some of us are in Canada and Scotland. Anyways, during our last few months all together we did a lot of touring of our own city, visiting the hutongs, and a lot of cafe hopping! It was probably one of the most eventful times of my high school experience. I just wish that we didn't wait until the last few months to adventure through our city 🙂 -Audrey | Brunch at Audrey's
looks incredible! i'd love to do that i love doing touristy things in my own city. My favourite would have to be visiting the Eureka tower (in Melbourne) and going in the glass cube xx http://anoddgirl.blogspot.com.au
I love giving the gift of experience! I gave my dad a helicopter lesson for his birthday last year and he loved it! He's always wanted to fly one. I'm loving these pics of NYC! Looks like a blast. xo, chekara | shadesofchekara.com
Not really in the mood to be in photos right now, but I keep telling myself I’ll want to look back on these moments and remember them. (Right?!) when I look at these photos in 10, 20, 30 years…
I hope I remember Jack “rescuing” Rory from a windy tent, not how I stood in front of my closet with tears in my eyes.
I hope I remember watching Jack roll down hills and play hop scotch and scoot down the sidewalk with his besties, not that I caught a glimpse of my reflection and didn’t recognize myself.
I hope I remember sitting outside with my friend happily watching our kids play (while watching the minutes until bedtime tick by), and not that I spent too much time zooming in and examining every new wrinkle on my face.
I hope I remember the pure joy of these early warm days with my little family whom I love so much 🤍
The weather is warming up and I’m feeling slightly more comfortable in my skin every day ☀️ Here’s what I wore last week as a mom of two. I have a two and a half year old toddler and a two month old so I need outfits I feel good in, can chase a little guy around in, AND that I can breastfeed easily while wearing. 🔗 Leave a comment with “OUTFITS” to get links to every outfit I wore!
This room is so very special 🤍 The little cars sprinkled everywhere (watch your step!). A tiny sock, never two, peeled off and tucked somewhere hidden away. Piles of books that grow almost as quickly as the little boy who sleeps here. Outgrown pants and shoes to grow into mingling in the closet. Often messy, and a little cluttered, but a little boy lives here. 🚘☀️🐶📚🧸
(Rory is still in our room, but eventually the boys will share. I can picture their little twin beds already!)
About ten days ago, I noticed that today’s forecast was looking WARM. I told Mike, “We’re walking into town and sitting outside and I’m getting a beer. Put it on your calendar.” It ended up being warmer than forecasted (almost eighty degrees!) and let me tell you, it delivered. Today felt like the beginning of The Season™: dinners al fresco, beers/fries/ice creams, and late bedtimes. Indulging in it all because the kids are only getting older and we’re the grownups (somehow) and we get to make the rules ✌🏻
Dress is @tuckernuck & sweater is @kiltecollection
@pennylinndesigns and I hosted a “learn to needlepoint” class this past weekend and it was everything ✨ Needlepoint has been such a bright spot in my life over the past five years- and it’s gotten me through some difficult times. Because it’s helped me so much, sharing this hobby with others has turned into a mini life mission of mine. To sit in a room (my beautiful office space designed by @clare.sull!) with pro stitchers and needlepoint newbies alike was one of my dreams come true. I loved seeing women chatting, meeting, and bonding over this beautiful craft 🪡 Honestly, the needlepoint world is (sadly) filled with a lot of gatekeeping and competitiveness; this weekend proved that it doesn’t have to- and shouldn’t- be this way! It’s for EVERYONE. Whether you’ve never picked up a canvas in your life or you’re working on heirloom stockings for your family, there’s room for everyone at this table.
📍 Leave a comment saying “needlepoint” and I’ll send you my go-to resources for getting started with needlepoint!
Motherhood is pure JOY to me– nothing makes me happier than being with my boys! I wear my @haverhillcollection personalized jewelry every day as a symbol of my love for them– it’s a constant reminder for me of my greatest purpose. To celebrate my first Mother’s Day with TWO boys, I sent in my Haverhill necklace to add Rory’s birthstone and initial alongside Jack’s! I also got a second bracelet to stack with Jack’s. Love that this personalized jewelry can be altered as our family grows. Haverhill’s jewelry is designed to be lived in (perfect for busy moms!) made from solid 14k gold with high-quality birthstones so I never have to take it off to exercise, shower, or sleep. Use code MOTHERSDAY15 for 15% off!
We got a mama-approved family photo of the four of us 👏🏻 I wasn’t really paying attention to our calendar while in the end of pregnancy/newborn bubble and realized quite late that Jack had some time off from daycare and preschool this week. Mike and I quickly decided to book a last minute trip to Florida to visit my family and enjoy the warm weather ☀️
That is amazing!! Those photos are spectacular. I always love when my friends come and visit me because it gives me an excuse to do the touristy things. My favorite is go to all the museums in Chicago that I normally wouldn't go to.
Annie Belle
That picture of you is BEAUTIFUL, Carly! I haven't been very touristy in my hometown (I live close to Cincinnati), but recently me and two of my close friends went ice-skating in the center of downtown and it was really fun! It's such a "typical Cincinnati-native" activity that I normally stay away, but it was fun! Glad you and Garrett had fun!
Kelly
Ohio Stripes
I did this exact thing for my boyfriend last year! Toy helicopter and all. It was such an amazing way to see the city.
During my last semester of high school, my friends and I decided to do more photography and exploring. We went to an international school in China and are now mostly in different parts of the States for college, and some of us are in Canada and Scotland. Anyways, during our last few months all together we did a lot of touring of our own city, visiting the hutongs, and a lot of cafe hopping! It was probably one of the most eventful times of my high school experience. I just wish that we didn't wait until the last few months to adventure through our city 🙂 -Audrey | Brunch at Audrey's
looks incredible! i'd love to do that
i love doing touristy things in my own city. My favourite would have to be visiting the Eureka tower (in Melbourne) and going in the glass cube
xx
http://anoddgirl.blogspot.com.au
That looks great! I recently went to the wax museum and felt like a complete tourist, but it was wicked fun
Alyssa J Freitas
This is too cool for words! You got some really great photos!
xx
Lauren Elizabeth
Petite in Pearls
That is so cool – what a great present idea!
xx, Mikkaela
Amazing pictures and such a unique gift idea!
-Nicole
http://www.meetmeinmidtown.blogspot.com
Hey!
What coat are you wearing in this post? It looks super warm and I'll be heading back to NYC in a week and a half and need a new coat!
Have you ever written about how you and Garrett met/started dating? I'd love to read about that someday! 🙂
I love giving the gift of experience! I gave my dad a helicopter lesson for his birthday last year and he loved it! He's always wanted to fly one. I'm loving these pics of NYC! Looks like a blast.
xo, chekara | shadesofchekara.com