summer favorites

We have less than a week left in the city before we head out on our 2+ month adventure. I am excited for our adventure but I am sad to leave the city. I love this place. We have tried to get the most out of the city before we leave. Here are a few of our favorite things....

American Idol Concert in Central Park

I couldn't think of anyone better to go to this concert with than Ashley. She is an American Idol guru. I have spent several Tuesday nights at her apartment watching American Idol for girls night. It was fun to see the AI crew up close. There is nothing fake about their voices.

Pia... aka... Robert's BFF! The story is told that she came into Columbia's hospital to do a benefit concert. Robert passed her in the hallway and she winked at him. Back off girl... he's mine!

Tenement Museum

This has been on my list of things to do for a long time. I was excited that Robert planned it into one of our dates. They take you through old apartments from the late 1800's and talk about the history of NYC.

Summer Stage at Lincoln Center
Live music and lots of dancing!



Shakespeare in the Park
Every summer they put on FREE Shakespeare plays in Central Park. The theater is pretty amazing. It overlooks the pound and castle. It is pretty hard to get tickets but if you are persistent enough it is possible.

Food Truck Festival
On Saturday a group of our friends got together and went to South Sea Port. All the gourmet food carts from around the city invaded the streets. It was delicious!
*** pictures from Maddie's blog and yahoo


Our good friends, the Hansen's, are headed off to Boston.. sniff, sniff.. Jonathon is like Robert's brother.. seriously. They have gone through the ups and downs of medical school together. Ashley and I have conquered the city together! We will miss them dearly!