Another day in the big apple

Today whilst the Ireland's hit another shopping mall Daisy, Nanny Maureen and I ventured into the city with a suggested itinerary from Daddy, so first stop was Washington Square Park which is beautiful but unfortunately most of it was closed for a refurb but Daisy did get to go in the playground. We then started to walk up Fifth Avenue and called Daddy and Sam to say hi (which made us miss them even more), it then started to spit so we were popping in and out of shops but unfortunately the rain did not let up and it poured and poured for about three hours but we still carried on walking, first to see the Flat Iron building and then on to the Empire Diner for lunch.

Nanny Maureen decided to head back to the hotel as she was so wet whilst Daisy and I went on to the Whole Food Market to get some fruit before heading to Macy's to see the Christmas windows which are based on one of Daisy's favourite films 'Mircle on 34th Street'.

We popped in Macy's and saw the Big Apple that is dropped on New Year's Eve in Times Square. It was then over to the top of 5th Avenue for the Disney store, the windows were done out beautifully but unfortunately they did not have much HSM stuff which was a disappointment but Daisy did get to meet Jasmine which was a total surprise and she was a little in aure of her.

By this time it was gone 6pm and our little lady was getting tired so we stopped off in Times Square for the biggest piece of Pizza before getting the bus back to the hotel.

I am not sure how she is coping at the moment as when we are at home she is in bed at 7am and normally wakes up around 6am, here she is in bed anytime from 8pm to 10pm and then up at 5am!!!!

Daisy drying off after her shower this morning


We arrived at Washington Square via the subway


Having fun in Washington Square Park which was beautiful esp with it being autume and the leaves falling



Outside the family head quarters

The Flat Iron building in the pouring rain and I mean pouring, Daisy was not too pleased with having to pose for this one!

We finally made it to the Empire Diner, where Daisy had a cocktail of OJ!! and sausages in blankets for lunch

Daisy in macy's under the Big Apple that is dropped in Times Square on New Year

Outside Macy's Christmas windows

With Jasmine in the Disney Store on 5th Avenue

Daisy with the biggest slice of pizza ever

Shop till you drop

Today we headed out to Woodbury Designer Mall for some retail therapy, it has over 200 shops so took most of the day looking around and I made quite a few purchases, they were things that I would buy in the UK (that's what I am telling myself anyway) i.e. clothes for Sammy boy and Tim so I got quite a few bargins although shopping in the US is not as cheap as it used to be due to the exhange rate (not the $2 exchange anymore)! After an exchasting day of shopping it was back to the hotel before heading out to the Red Lobster for dinner. Daisy again was great and didn't moan even though she spent the whole day shopping. Mind you she did score a box of lip gloss, etc from Aunty Jo so she was most pleased.

Nanny Maureen in her New York office



Just by Times Square before we boarded the bus for Woodbury Common



My cute little lady

Woodbury Common in the middle of no where and very quite, other than great shopping it had the most beautiful trees

Waiting for the bus back, some of our packages on show

Daisy and her partner in crime, Cala

Show and tell of purchases made that day

Daisy at dinner with her crab claws, about five minutes after this photo was taken she was fast asleep on my lap in the restaurant

Lovely yummy dinner of crab claws

The Parker ladies hit New York

Firstly big hello, kiss and cuddles for Daddy and Sammy boy as Daisy and I are missing you lots and lots and wish that you were here having fun with us.

Today we ventured into New York City, Jay and Kelly went off to do their own thing whilst Daisy, Nanny Maureen, Cala, Jo, Murphy and I explored the city. First stop was Canal Street, China town, etc and a stop off at the Burton flagship store (for Daddy). Then as it poured with rain and I mean poured we headed for the subway to take us to Ground Zero which was very sad to see. After lunch it was a walk to Battery Park to see the Statue of Liberty (or the lady with the toilet brush as Daisy called her - thank you Daddy). Then it was back on the subway uptown to Maddison Square Gardens where the Irelands brought tickets for the boxing and Daisy. Nanny and I got tickets to Radio City's Christmas show. Then... it was on to the Empire State building before finishing off at Time's Square in ToysRUs. Daisy was brillant and never once complained about walking so much.


Daisy and a 'cop'


Rsting our feet down the subway


Looking at Ground Zero


Ground Zero - I don't know what I was expecting but felt very sad finally seeing it having watched what happened so much on tv.

The Statue of Liberty in the distance

Cala

Talking to Daddy on the phone, standing on 34th Street

Me, Daisy and Nanny Maureen at the top of the Empire State building

Daisy and I inside just before you get your tickets


Murphy, Jo, Cala and Daisy in Times Square

Jo, Daisy and Murphy in the Barbie car on the Ferris Wheel in ToysRus

After such a busy day, our little lady was shattered

Wednesday 5th November.......was spent travelling to New York, Daisy and I left home at 2.30am in the morning and meet up with Uncle Murphy, Aunty Jo, Jay, Kelly, Cala and Nanny Maureen before heading off to Heathrow's new terminal 5. Everything went smoothly and Daisy was a very good girl on the flight. We arrived in New York at midday and made our way to our hotel which thankfully is very nice, it is in New Jersey so we over look Manhatten and set in an area with lots of restaurants and shops. The rest of the day was spent shopping in Walmart!! before having dinner and retiring for an early night in prep for our busy day ahead tomorrow.

Daisy waiting to get on the plane


At our hotel having dinner in New York

A great family day out

We had a surprise day out today as Jason got us free tickets to see 'Nemo on ice' at the O2 in London. We set off at 9.30am as the show started at 11am. Daisy loved it and now cannot wait to go ice skating in New York. SAm loved the opening but got a bit bored in the middle so went for a walk with Daddy. The ice skating was fantastic as well as the costumes but it was a little boring in parts. After the show we were going to have lunch at the O2 but it was packed so we headed down the local supermarket to get a picnic and went off to Greenwich Park. We had a lovely time in the park espically the little as they got to run around and spent ages kicking the leaves.

We returned home and Daddy cooked whilst the little people and I cuddled up on the sofa watching back to back 'Come dine with me'. It was the bath, cuddles and bed time.

Daddy and Sam outside the O2


Disney's Nemo on ice


Sammy enjoying the most expensive popcorn ever

Daisy loving the show

They also had a fun fair at O2 and we thought this would be a gentle swing ride but we looked on in horror as it got higher and faster but Daisy seemed to love it!

Daddy and Daisy in front of the Thames Barrier

Greenwich Park

Daisy with the fantastic view of London behind her

Halloween again!!

The day started off with the little people and daddy going over to Nan & Grandad's for breakfast whilst I got on with the housework which I have been slacking with this week. I then ran some errands and came home to find everyone was home and Nanny Maureen had come over to see if she could take Daisy to Westo's (soft play area). So off they went and whilst Daisy had the best time meeting loads of new friends, Nanny started knitting Daisy a scarf. Daddy went to see brighton/Millwall play football with Murphy and Jay and they all got completely soaked as they were sitted in an uncovered stand and it poured with rain. Sam and I hung out at home playing trains, etc.

Aunty Jo and Uncle Murphy were having a halloween party and whilst we were getting our outfits on it is when the fatal egg head happened. Sam was jumping on Daisy's bed and as I have told him countless times not too, he still continued and then headed butted the end of her bed and oh boy did his head swell! So it was a quick dash to get everyone in the car, up to Jo's and when we arrived everyone was like "achhhhhhhhhhhh" so we were off to the hospital but this time with the egg head not the breathing. The nurse was lovely and said this is really a common accident (sometimes 5 or 6 egg head cases a night) and said that he was fine (he was also charging round the hoospital playroom at this point). We then went back to Jo's party, unfortunately we did not have our outfits but the others had made an effort and looked great! Thank you to the Ireland's for looking after Daisy after yet another hospital dash.


Jay, Jo, Julie, Cala and Murphy


Egg on it's way down


Witches Daisy and Tilly