Joe's Law School Graduation

 With all of the craziness going on with moving, I totally forgot to blog about Joe's law school graduation! Law school was the whole reason we moved to New York, and it's been basically our whole life for the past 3 years. I can't believe it's over, but boy am I glad. I am so incredibly proud of Joe for graduating Summa Cum Laude and as Editor-in-Chief of Law Review...and for securing an awesome job before graduation! He is the most hard working person I know, and I am so glad that he was able to achieve all that he set out to do. 

Graduation day was on Tuesday, May 14th (random, I know) and it was such a beautiful day! Joe's parents came from Kansas City to celebrate with us, and it was so wonderful to have them there with us. We were just overflowing with pride for our boy, and were SO happy that day. Joe was quite embarrassed with all of the praise and attention...but he deserved it!

After graduation, we had the most AMAZING dinner at a place called Half Moon in Dobbs Ferry, New York. I have been hearing about this place for the past 3 years, so I decided that graduation warranted a reservation there. It sits right on the Hudson River and had the most stunning views of the city. We sat right at the window overlooking this incredible view. Isn't it gorgeous?? Joe's mom and I both had the most delicious Lobster Mac & Cheese we've ever put in our mouth. If you are in Westchester, hurry up and go there!

Now that graduation is over and we are in Albany, we are in the home stretch! He's busy studying for the Bar (July 30-31) and then he starts his new awesome job in the middle of August! 

Weekend in the City

I had an eye appointment downtown on Friday afternoon (yay for finally getting some glasses with the right prescription since high school!) After that, I high tailed it to Bryant Park to meet up with mis padres! Woo Hoo!! They came for the weekend to see their most favorite daughter.

Hooray for new wannabe hipster glasses (ignore the writing the Dr. had on the lenses...I'll be picking up my pretties this week!)

Christmas in the city is truly magical, and I was so glad I got to spend the weekend with them! Poor little Joe was stuck in White Plains studying for finals, but he was able to meet us in Little Italy at our favorite restaurant Novella for some delicious dinner on Saturday night!

My mom and I continued our hunt for the best cupcake in the city, and we stopped in Crumbs Bakery to do a little taste test on our walk to Macy's. She didn't care for her Vanilla cake/chocolate icing, but my vanilla/vanilla (my go to flavor...boring, I know) was out of this world. Definitely my favorite so far! Do y'all have a favorite NYC cupcake? (Please don't say Magnolia's...gag.)

We also stumbled upon the most amazing holiday shops in Columbus Circle and we only wished we had more time to peruse. They definitely beat the shops in Grand Central, Bryant Park, and Union Square by far! 

I am so lucky to have such wonderful parents that I love to hang out with - we have so much fun together!

Times Square is such a madhouse during December, you can barely walk without getting pushed around. I always complain when having to go back there when people are visiting, but I secretly like it :) 

It was an extremely dreary day, and the Empire State Building was hiding from us behind some clouds 

We had to visit Macy's at Herald Square - it was also a madhouse, but we were determined to see pretty Christmas windows! Thank God we were there because my sweetie pie nurse Mama helped an elderly man who was hurt and confused after falling onto his hip off of the curb. Poor guy!

One of my most favorite places - the New York Public Library. Last time I was here, the marble facade was covered in scaffolding and was being cleaned, so I was glad to see she was looking sparkly and new!

Ohh, the Plaza. Can I please just move in here? Lucky Eloise! We actually just stopped in here for a potty break before a carriage tour of Central Park and the Christmas decor was just breathtaking. Note to self: come here for high tea SOON! 

Chandelier in the lobby of the Plaza...gorgeous, huh?!

Their stay just wasn't long enough, it never is. So excited to see them again this weekend! We are headed down to South Carolina for Christmas/New Years and I am so.stinkin.excited.

The In-Laws visit NY!

Two weekends ago, Joe's wonderful parents paid us a visit! We had been looking forward to their visit for a long time because we hadn't seen them since our trip to Kansas City for Thanksgiving. They really spoiled us with a beautiful hotel room and some absolutely delicious food! We had so much fun exploring the city, and I really enjoyed being everyone's tour guide! I'm finally getting the hang of everything! Here are some pictures from their trip!

Joe's parents in Grand Central. I could stand in here for hours just people watching and staring at the gorgous ceiling.

Beautiful clock in the lobby of our hotel. Joe's parents spoiled us and got as a room at the Waldorf=Astoria for the weekend! What a treat!

The lobby was stunning! I LOVED all of the Art Deco decor!

I want this bathroom in my own house!

My sweet husband and I before heading out to explore!

Our beautiful hotel!

St. Patrick's Church...so breathtaking!

Skating at Rockefeller Center

Joe and I at Rockefeller Center

My sweet in-laws!

Beautiful winter day in Central Park. It was FREEZING, but we had so much fun!

We stopped to look at the Balto statue in Central Park, and overheard this man telling his dog to look at Balto! Weirdo!

Love this picture of us!

Pretty bridge in Central Park

Our sweet pedicab tour guides! Poor things had to peddle us up some big hills!

Apparently that building is in Ghostbusters...I need to go back and watch it again.

The fountain from F.R.I.E.N.D.S.! I've been wanting to see this for forever!

HAD to visit Strawberry Fields...You could say I'm a little Beatles obsessed.

John Lennon <3

The Dakota Building...where John Lennon lived and was killed.

We saw Chicago and it was AMAZING! I had seen the movie and loved it, but it can't even compare to the Broadway version!

We had such a great time, and cannot wait for them to come and visit us again!

Who wants to come to NYC?? We are getting lonely and need some visitors ASAP! :)