Isabella, a big city girl

Alright, it looks like I'm starting to warm up to living in South Jersey. Isabella and I hopped on the Greyhound bus on Friday and in a little over and hour, were in the heart of New York City, just a couple of blocks from Times Square. Yes, you read this right, Isabella at 3 months of age took her first trip to the Big Apple! My best friend Meghann (we met in the 6th grade) and her boyfriend Bill flew all the way from sunny Beverly Hills, California to check out the happenings in NYC, so we couldn't pass up this opportunity to meet them there.

Isabella did great on the bus rides, sleeping most of the time, but when we got to the city her little body just couldn't take it all in quickly enough. She is a very curious little baby and has to know what's going on around her at all times and needless to say was excited about the big city and overwhelmed at the same time. I must admit that I was a bit overwhelmed by NYC myself so I can't imagine what Isabella must have thought of it all. Looks like this Texas country girl is no match for the fast moving metropolis.

We attempted to make it to Central Park where Meghann and Bill made lunch reservations, but after two attempts, we gave up. Isabella was angry because the cold wind was in her face and I couldn't keep her stroller covered long enough to walk more than a couple of blocks. After she napped in the hotel room, we eventually all made it to Central Park and really enjoyed our time there. Isabella felt more at home in the park than in the bustling city streets. Before heading back home, we stopped in to grab a bite to eat at a local pizzeria and I have never had better pizza in my life, it was absolutely delicious!

Seeing Meg and Bill was so much fun. Even though, it may not have been the easiest trip, especially for little Isabella, it was a fun adventure and definitely worth it.