Broadway Birthday

I was spoiled to get to again do my favorite thing for my birthday - NYC!

We saw Chess and while we knew little about it beforehand, we were blown away by the vocal and dance talent and star struck by Lea Michele and Aaron Tveit in person.

We ate the favs - poke bowl, Ellen's (Mamma Mia medley!) - and tried Sei Less (highly recommend).

And while we'd much prefer Chris did not need to travel as much as he does, a 43rd floor suite upgrade over Times Square thanks to hotel status was swanky!

As 45 rolls in, I have more blessings than I can count but time with favorite people doing favorite things is one of the biggest.

Apple Picking

Pirouettes and Stardust

44 took us to NYC for some new adventures beginning with a run in the rain to brunch at Tavern on the Green in Central Park.

 

Then we observed the gazelle in her natural habitat.

We saw a beautiful performance of Balanchine and Wheeldon works including an energetic divertisimo, gorgeous Tchaikovsky pas de deux, and finally the whimsical Carnival of the Animals narrated by John Lithgow! 

Wagamama noodles for dinner!

Then Ellen's Stardust Diner this morning for breakfast and lively entertainment by some talented Broadway hopefuls.

We had a lot of fun trying new things in old New York, New York (yes, a waiter sang that for us)!

Keys Birth Week

Thanks to some work in Key Largo, Chris needed to visit the FL Keys and I needed to tag along. The weather was much better than last time - sunny and 75*. It snowed at home.

While he worked I took a glass bottom boat tour and saw fish and a sting ray.

After the work week was finished, we took a sea plane to Dry Tortugas National Park, one of the nation's most remote. We toured the fort and snorkeled.

From the air we saw shipwrecks, sea turtles, dolphins, and sharks. A super cool experience all around.

Of course we ate well and saw lots of key chickens too.

Amma took great care of the girls and Scout back home.

When we got home, everyone spoiled me with games, Korean food, and cake - some of my favorites.

I'm a lucky birthday girl!