Christmas in the city

Since Mommy and Daddy can remember, one of the things they love to do is see the Christmas tree in the city.  One year we even went to watch the lighting of the tree.  We have managed to carry on the tradition even with the little ones around.  It's one of our favorite things to do during the Christmas season - even if we have to brave the cold winter weather.  In addition to seeing the tree, we have added a visit to FAO Schwartz and Toys R Us and staying over night at the Sheraton in Times Square which is probably the kids' favorite part.

This year, we went on a day when the weather was bearable and was not painfully cold for the kids.  First, we drove to Chinatown for a delicious lunch and a little bit of food shopping.  After checking into the hotel, our first stop was the LEGO store where the kids go to make their own Lego men and admire their amazing displays.  Since the store was just right next to the Rockefeller tree, we took a glimpse of it during the daytime and got some great shots.  Then off to FAO Schwartz - the biggest toy store with just about every toy you can think of.  Dylan and Logan went around the whole place adding to their Christmas wish list.  They'd ask us to take pictures of the toys they want so we can show them to our Elf Brody.  After walking around the toy store for a couple of hours, they got a little surprise from Lolo and Tia Nor who met up with us at the toy store.  Then we all walked over to the Tree to see it at night - just beautiful!