Sunday, November 29, 2009

New York, New York!

Of course our first place to eat after arriving is our favorite delicatessen, Carnegie Deli.
Rick had a turkey burger and I had the pastrami sandwich. Of course we took a slice of strawberry cheesecake back to our hotel room for dessert.
The next day while Rick was in meetings I went to check out some of the eating places that had been recommended. Le Parker Meridien has the best Burger Joint. It is tucked in the back corner of the lobby and plan on standing in line. It was totally worth it.
This the menu. Notice at the bottom it states you need to be ready to order or else you back to the end of the line. There is very limited seating. I offered to share a table with the gal in line behind me. She was from Australia and I happen to like Aussies. We had quite a good lunch and a great conversation.
I liked this sign that was posted in the resturant as well.
Later that afternoon and quite a long walk around town, I found my way to Serendipity. They are famous for their frozen hot chocolate. Rick and I had walked over there last time we were in town and it was so crowded that we opted not to sample their wares. This time I got there just before the crowd and found a seat for one was a short wait.

Inside Serendipity
My frozen peanut butter hot chocolate...yummmm.
Just down the street on the corner is Dylan's Candy Bar.
You're not suppose to take pictures...oops. This big bunny is just inside the door where this clerk is passing out samples of candy.
The steps are inlaid with candy.

This logo is made with jelly beans and inlaid in the floor. So clever.
Here are some of the old fashioned signs and candies available. Amazing.
That night Rick and I went to Vynl. Quite a fun place to eat and of course the theme of records.
The restrooms were each decorated with a famous artist. Their picture was done in tile. Their doll on display in the wall and their song playing in the background.Cher
Dolly
The next day as we were walking around we came upon the Naked Cowboy playing his guitar.

This trip we decided to try Crumbs Bakery. Fabulous I must say!
We went to see the Lion King. It was so amazing. I was emotionally moved when all of the animals walked down the isle and then ended up on stage. The music was fabulous.The next day we decided to go over to Madison Park to the Shake Shack. On the way we stopped at the City Quilter.We passed by Home Depot. Quite the architectural building. And we passed by the Flat Iron building and we finally arrived at Madison Park and the Shake Shack.and this is the lineRick jumped in line as I went to save us a seat.
Here he is...still in line.
and still in line...
until finally it's his turn to order.
and let me just say...it was worth it! Unbelievably good.
Great burgers, fries and the best shake ever!

Sunday, November 15, 2009

Let the party begin!

Porter & Brittany Jane and Kim
Tyler (being bashful), Alicia, Dad Johnson, Jesse, Haleigh, Keaton, Mom Johnson, and me enjoying sour dough pancakes with buttermilk syrup.
Tyler decides to entertain us...
quite nicely.

The Family Gathering

a few of the family
Jake, Debbie & Haleigh
Keaton & Haleigh
Porter & Me
(can't ever keep my eyes open when the camera flashes)
Rick & his Dad
Tyler & Molly
Mother
Debbie & Steve Marla & Byron
Grandpa & Amanda
Beautiful choice of colors ~ wine & rust

The Wedding ~

Porter awaits his bride
as she steps from the horse drawn carriage and is escorted down the isle by her father.
the vows
the "I do's"
(such a beautiful setting for a gorgeous couple)
first married kiss
introducing Mr. & Mrs. Porter Johnson
Let them eat cake!

The night grows too late for Jane.
Tyler enjoys using the giant goblet.
Jane settles down snuggled to Mom
while Molly & Tyler boogie through the night...
video


That says it all!