We crammed so many wonderful experiences into our final days in NY. Here are some of the fun events that don’t warrant their own post.

My brother came to visit. I was working so he spent most of the time with Jacob (and therefore, I have no idea exactly what they did.) I think Jacob’s favorite event was the Met’s game. Mostly I just got to meet up with them for meals. My favorites were Caracas Arepas bar and dessert from the Dessert Truck (and Jacob got a crepe from the Tripie crepe truck.) We also went with Ian to the Union Square greenmarket and walked through a street fair where we all bought knock-off sunglasses. We we took him to Sylvia’s but I didn’t take pictures that night.

Jacob and I spent a lazy afternoon/evening at the Hudson River Park.

We visited the East Village a few times, eating delicious food at Crif Dogs and Pomme Frites.

- We saw Blithe Spirit, starring Rupert Everett, Angela Lansbury, and Christine Ebersole. It was wonderfully funny. On the way to the theater we walked through a huge crowd of people in Schubert Alley at an event for the ASPCA. We didn’t realize why there were so many people there until I saw Mary Tyler Moore and Bernadette Peters on the stage! (Pardon the blurry picture.)

- At Dad’s suggestion, we waited an hour for brunch at Clinton Street Bakery. He saw the Bobby Flay Throw down and thought it looked fun! I have to say, those blueberry pancakes were worth the wait!

- Enjoyed an afternoon with Heather and the kids. We ate lunch at Mars 2012. The food wasn’t very good but the kids had a fun time. Well, except Dallin who didn’t appreciate the aliens walking around! Then we went to the Heckschler Playground in Central Park to play in the water. Loved seeing them in the city again before we left.

Does it seem like we just ate through the month of July? It sounds that way but it’s not *entirely* true!

Other things we did but don’t have pictures to prove it:

- Went to the Bastille Day festival

- Had lunch with Jacob’s friend Angela in Bryant Park (and with little Madeleine. You’ll see more of her on the blog soon.)

- Visited the very fancy Gotham Bar and Grill. They were having a special in July with a menu at the “80s prices” from when they first opened up. The food was amazing. We decided to visit again after Jacob gets a real job (post residency) and order off the normal menu, just to feel like we have come full circle!

- Dinner at Rickshaw Dumpling with Rubi & Stanton

- Got a haircut. Kept the length but just added layers. (Thanks Rubi!)

- Met up in Union Square with Jacob’s school friends. So sad to say goodbye!

- Saw In the Heights with Jenn, Madeleine’s mom. I adore her (and Madeleine, but again, that’s a whole other post.) We tried for the lottery (3rd time I’ve tried!) but didn’t get it so we opted for standing room only tickets. It was absolutely worth it. The show is incredible and it was just the perfect last evening in NYC. I shed plenty of tears that night.

A couple more posts coming about NYC and the move. We’re leaving for the family reunion in Wisconsin tomorrow so if they don’t get up until early next week, that’s why!

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