In The City part 2

So here they are - finally!  The last of my NYC pics.  It seems like my favorites are brownstones and breakfast each morning.  (It was my favorite time of the day for 2 reasons.  1) I was gearing myself up for all we were about to do and 2) the hubby and I rarely ever have a leisurely breakfast together here at home, so it was nice to enjoy that time together.)

I wanted to take pictures upon pictures so I could remember and enjoy everything afterwards, but it turns out that it's better (WAY better) to just enjoy everything in REAL time.  (And I didn't want to be one of THOSE tourists!  You know what I mean?) 

Sometimes I get so caught up in what's next and what needs to be done that I don't get to experience the moment to the fullest.  (Do you ever struggle with that?)  And that's why I love taking trips with just the hubby and me - we don't plan a lot, and we just go out and enjoy the experience.  Perfect vacation in my book! 

(And a really cute travel buddy!)

 

In The City part 1

Here's just a little snippet of our trip to NYC.  (I'm still trying to sort through all the photos.)  Like I mentioned earlier, we had so much fun that I'm already planning trip #2.  The architecture, cafes, atmosphere and just everyday life there are so amazing.  It really is hard to explain.  We walked for what seemed liked a million miles, ate way too much food (but really GOOD food), became best friends with the subway system and came across as love birds in the city.

It was almost too good to be true!  (And I say "almost" because the weather did not do us any favors.  It straight up rained all day long on our first day, and then was so humid the rest of them time.  Ugh - it was supposed to be Fall!!!  Why didn't the weather get the memo?)

I will be posting more photos soon, so check back!

Pumpkin Pie Bars

We are back from NYC and enjoyed every last second of it.  (Even the rain and humidity - eh!)  I found myself looking up apartments in The West Village when we got home this past weekend - yes, that's how much I loved it.  I'll post some pics soon so stay tuned.

What this post is really about are these marvelous pumpkin pie bars - woot woot!  (Thank you pinterest.  I WILL be making these.)  I am a sucker for any kind of dessert that combines a crumble topping and fruit.  And just to make it that much better, it was complete Fall here in Dallas this past weekend!  (Who doesn't want to eat a warm dessert when there's a chill in the air outside?  I know I sure do, but I can pretty much find any excuse to eat dessert.) 

To sum this post up, I rambled about NYC, dessert, and Fall.  Three of my favorite things!  Sorry about being a little scatter brained; I'm trying to get back in my "normal" groove.

recipe via here

NYC

We are off to NYC!  Yes we are, and I can't believe it's already here.  I have wanted to move to NYC since I was 13 and am just now taking my very first trip - woo who!

I'm excited to go see the city I have dreamed about for so long - the shopping, the eating, the atmosphere, but I am most excited to go wander around this majestic city with my honey.  I love the fact that we can go to a city (any city) with no plans, no expectations and just hang out.  (That's probably going to be my favorite part of the whole trip!)

I'll be back with pictures and lots of inspiration, I'm sure.

"I'm so excited, and I just can't hide it!"  (Just a little Saved by the Bell reference I like to sing when I'm way too excited about something.  You know the tune, right?)

NYC print via here

New York State of Mind

Take me away!

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