Fall in the City

 

It felt like fall in the city for the first time this weekend.  This meant Zoe and I got to pull out our fall wardrobe- Zoe in outfits for the first time ever (and her hand knit hat from Karen!), and for me the first time my fall clothes fit in over a year, so that was exciting for me.  I think that fall is my favorite season in New York (I hesitate only because as much as I love it, the fact that it comes means winter is coming, which is a drawback I can't avoid).

Mom made me take off my dress for this meal!

 Zoe is starting to eat solid food....slowly.  She is not a fan of much except apple sauce and sweet potato so far.  She is a fan of covering her hands and face in whatever we are trying...and then burying her face in the chair so that we are sure to get crusty food there for later.

 Aaron's sister Stephanie and her boyfriend Rishi came to visit this weekend and we had perfect cool weather for walking around the city.  Zoe took them to her garden to see the familiar sights.

 (Aaron got me this dress as a "just because" present-- I wore it into the store he bought it from today and the lady there couldn't believe he picked it out on his own.  Good job, Aaron!)

 Zoe seems to be noticing more and more these days.  She laughs at dogs, pictures of babies, and her face in the mirror.  We are so lucky to have such amazing places to take her on walks and to visit on a regular basis.

 Steph and Rishi went to see the Michigan game at a bar in DUMBO (don't worry, Dad, Zoe didn't wear blue) and we went for a walk in the ever growing Brooklyn Bridge park.  Zoe and I checked out the newly renovated carousel that I'm sure she'll get to enjoy soon. 

 

We then went into Manhattan and went for a walk on the highline...a place I discovered late, but don't worry, if you visit me in the next year it will be where we go together!!  Plus a stop afterwards at Chelsea market for some yummy food or Jacques Torres chocolate chip cookies!!

I have been working hard lately, and lots of confusion comes with the long hours for me, which I will save for discussion for another time.  But in my downtime with my family I try to make up for it, and this weekend I think we did a good job.   Come and visit us and we'll take fun pictures with you, too!

I can totally stand on my own, see!