NYC

A couple of weeks ago, Savannah, Ben and I went to see Meredith and Serge in NYC. I was a little concerned about going that far without Hector, and it definitely posed some challenges, but overall we had a ball. Five people cramped in a 600 sq/ft apartment was definitely a little crowded but Mere and Serge were very hospitable and let us have the bedroom. We ate just about every kind of food possible. It was all wonderful! We saw where Meredith worked. We let Ben play in one of the big city parks. He had a blast!

Savannah and I got to go see the Lion King and Mary Poppins on Broadway! It was awesome! Dad knew the guy that manages all facilities for Disney on the East coast, so we got great tickets for free! TO Lion King, we were on the 5th row center. To Mary Poppins, we got to sit in one of those box suite things. It was awesome! Savannah thought she had died and gone to heaven! They were both incredible shows! Aunt Mimi and Uncle Serge spent some quality time with Ben while we were out!

We also got to go back to where Hector grew up in Harlem. The weather almost kept us from getting there, but we were determined. When we finally got to Grant’s tomb, a memorial where Hector always went growing up, Ben was sounds asleep! But not for long! We promised daddy we would get some good pictures, so we woke Ben up. And of course, he woke up happy and was a perfect angel the rest of the afternoon. After Grant’s tomb, we went by his old apartment. Columbia University bought it and totally renovated it. You would never know by looking at his street that it was in Harlem. Now, a couple of streets over, a different story! It was really neat to take Ben to the place that Hector grew up. I can’t wait for Hector to come with us next time. That will be even more special!

Anyway, it was a great week with great memories made. Thanks Mere and Serge for an awesome trip! And thanks Sav for all your help with Ben. And thanks ITunes for having Fresh Beat Band for Ben to watch on the plane ride!