As we mentioned in our last post, we took my (Maria's) mom to NYC for her 60th birthday. We packed in alot of activity for only 3 days and 2 nights. We had a 6am flight out of RDU Friday 2/29 and arrived at JFK to soon find our limo driver outside (who was supposed to by at baggage claim w mom's name on a sign....). Though delayed slightly, mom was thrilled to enjoy her first limo ride....
We barely had time to run into the hotel before jumping back in the limo to head "uptown" to the Oscar Blandi salon where mom was to have her hair done. Here is a shot of the bustling salon--Kelly and I had fun people watching and seeing this place surprisingly function despite the mass amount of people and activity. We quickly learned that all we needed were tall boots and a huge handbag in order to fit in : )
BEFORE. With colorist Nicole.....
And AFTER, with stylist Kerin. And a shout out of thanks to my coworker Robert for personally recommending Kerin's work--thanks Robert!
We then went to Sephora to have mini makeovers--I LOVE this place. Then to the famous "Intimacy Bra" as seen on Oprah for a bra fitting- boy was I in shock....I won't say why......tmi. Then back to the hotel to meet the guys for dinner and a quick walk back to the hotel in the SNOW. I should mention that it was freezing cold the whole time we were there. Thank the Lord for Cuddleduds.
The original Cook family- me, mom, dad, bran.
Mom and dad-sweet as ever, arm in arm.
Ry- cool, calm, and collected.
The subway station at ground zero....
Saturday we had a great brunch at a great place called "Flamingo's"- thinking it was going to be not so great at first, we were all pleasantly surprised- it was wonderful food, and a great deal. Then there was a NC State ballgame on that could not be missed so after that we headed to Battery Park to catch the ferry over to the Statue of Liberty which happened to already be closed for the day, so we just went on up to Broadway to catch a show- saw Legally Blonde- it was quirky, witty, and fabulous. I loved it.
Bran and Kelly- trying to stay warm.
Sunday we went to a little French place for brunch- Chez Laurence- another good find. Then to the Statue. Pics from the ferry and then on Liberty Island...
On the ferry....
Ah, lady liberty....beautiful...
After that, we somehow did alot of walking to find this .99 cent pizza place, which was great- we ate on the street and then found ourselves trekking it to the airport for our 9:45pm flight home, arriving back in raleigh, and then driving back to winston....
It was a great trip. Happy Birthday, Mom!
